50 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By 50

April 3, 2013 Subscribe · Forward 50 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By 50 No doubt many people believe that wisdom comes with age. Indeed recent research shows that people believe those in their 50s and 60s to be pretty darn capable. (Unfortunately, other research shows that wisdom starts to decline at around age 75.) But is it really true? What do you know now that you didn't know 20 years ago? The Huffington Post previously published an article on the "30 Things Every Woman Should Have And Should Know" by 30. We decided to take that a step further and ask our readers what every woman should know how to do by 50. Our Facebook fans offered a variety of opinions. Kim Shaw Bussey said women should know how to "date men under 40." Melanie Springer responded "pay bills (on time)." And Brian Friesen said women should know how to "have an orgasm. If you've never figured it out before, now is the time." After much discussion, those of us at Huff/Post50 compiled our own list of 50 things we believe every woman should know how to do by the age of 50.  Continue reading... The Moment Nia Vardalos Became A Mother 'To Be Bad At Sex Is Inexcusable' 10 Fantastic Gifts For A Woman's 50th Birthday 10 Most Relaxing Places To Retire In The U.S. (PHOTOS) Eating This Could Add More Than Two Years To Your Life Daily Pill Approved For Painful Sex During Menopause 50 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By 50 Eating This Could Add More Than Two Years To Your Life 50 Things Every Woman Should Know How To Do By 50 Why This Woman Says 'There Is No Age' At 90 Friends With Benefits Over 50: A Do Or A Don't? R. CLIFTON SPARGO The Illuminator: Helen Benedict and the Journalistic Investigation That Inspired The Invisible War We're never going to get rid of all sexual assault in the military any more than we can get rid of it in civilian life. As long as it's out here, it's going to be in there. But the military is a controlled environment and your behavior is watched and dictated. Continue reading... MARY ROCKEFELLER MORGAN The Inconsolable Loss: Facing the Death of a Twin Grieving and healing from any twin loss must begin with a search for an individual identity in order for the twinless one to feel safe enough to acknowledge and integrate the experience of the death of their twin and the severance of the twin bond. Continue reading... SUSAN KRAUSS WHITBOURNE How to Be a 50-Plus Brain 'SuperAger' Not everyone can be a "Super Ager", but by trying, you'll make your chances that much more likely for becoming a successful brain ager. Continue reading... DEE DEE MENDEZ Under Pressure: 5 Smart Steps to Mellow Out Your physical space is a metaphor for your life. All aspects of your life are represented spatially: career, wealth, health, relationships, children, family, helpful people, personal development and reputation. Your home and your work space are either supporting or conflicting with your goals. Continue reading... ALISA VITTI Lean In to Your Hormones Our own biology has its own code, rules and regulations. From our lives to work and home and everywhere in between, our bodies lead us to making choices. The challenge before us now is to learn how to work with what our bodies have to say. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here.