It's February, the month of nasty weather and surly temperaments from struggling through ice, snow, cold, and gray.

Wait! There's a warm glow coming from one date in February: Valentine's Day, a day of hearts and flowers, love and romance.

Why not give your Valentine a special gift this year? Sex for Grownups could be just the thing to renew your love life or make you feel just a bit sexier, with or without a partner. If your first reaction is "Bah, humbug" or "Ugh. Those days are long behind me," this book may change your attitude.

"The brain remains the sexiest part of the body," the author states.

Your sex life—even if it's nonexistent at this point—may benefit from a change of attitude, starting with whether you believe sex can be a positive factor in a person's later years.

Research has proven once and for all that an active sex life for people over 50 can promote health, happiness, and even longevity. But Lynn is no Pollyanna.

"The truth is, we do age," she writes. Therein lies the challenge: to find "ways to navigate the many physical and emotional changes of aging so that we can continue (or begin!) to enjoy sex and sensuality to the fullest."

With a frank and engaging advice-column style, Lynn devotes the major part of her 294-page book to discussing (and tastefully displaying) the wide range of ways to enhance and enliven our sex lives. It starts with leaving behind comparisons (and accompanying expectations) of what sex was like at 20, 30, or 40. But she's clear that "the myth that only young is sexy is a lie. Sex and sensuality last a lifetime and at 52, 62, or even 92, you're still hot!"

The book also deals with age-ridden conditions such as chronic illness or "natural" factors such as response times slowing down. She discusses "What to Do If You're No Longer an Acrobat" and returns often to this bottom line:

"Sex is a gift of life that we can enjoy for all of our years. ... Sex is our deepest selves remembering the primal force of life itself. Don't let declining hormones, relationship troubles, social expectations, or physical challenges permanently block you from that joy. Sex is your birthright, and as long as you are still here, it belongs to you."

Happy Valentine's Day!

Author's note: Visit www.fiftyandfurthermore.com for ongoing tips on health, sexuality, intimacy, and reflections on positive aging. You may also submit questions (anonymously, if you like) and sign up for Lynn's newsletter.