Have you checked yours lately?

Has it ever occurred to you that if you were having sex in the ‘60s, you’re probably in your sixties?

The question is, are you still having sex in your sixties?

Making love has no bar code attached to it, nor does its shelf life expire just because there are a greater number of candles on your birthday cake.

You can still hit a golf ball, you can still hit a yellow tennis ball, so why not hit on your spouse?

Why do many couples place their libido into storage as they progress into AARPdom? It doesn’t have to be that way!

Think back to those days of rum, romance and rock ‘n’ roll. Our waistlines notwithstanding, what has changed since then? Nada! Do you now consider petting as an act reserved for stray dogs? That’s what led you to the naughty nuptials in the first place.

If I’m not mistaken, Fords still have backseats, there are numerous secluded beaches and a sofa can be used for lots of things other than watching TV. If you think about this, you may hear, “Where’s the remote?” less frequently. Why bicker over the clicker when passion is in fashion?

If you wish to play for a while, you must foreplay for a while. Many feel “the quicker the better” (there are drugs for this problem). Some feel that foreplay is to sex as a long line is to an amusement park ride. Spending the whole night cuddling with someone you’ve just had sex with can be the best part of the experience.

Making love with your spouse is not an option - rather, it’s a glorious commitment. It’s an intimate time of communication and your heartfelt expression of passion. It towers over argument, rises above squabbling, rejuvenates the libido and makes boredom run for cover. So run under the covers tonight, tomorrow, a week from Tuesday.

Making love isn't what you think of doing after five tequila slammers; it's what you think of doing to enhance your relationship and have a damn good time too. With it's glorious sun, pristine beaches, friendly ambiance and sunsets that radiate with romance, Mazatlan is a mecca for making love. It’s a great place for re-inventing those invaluable techniques that stimulate intimacy and encourage equal partnerships and happy relationships and marriages.

As couples grow older, many seem to downplay the significance of sexual intimacy. Unfortunately, there’s nothing further from the truth. Sexual activity is a great conduit for communication, especially in a well-seasoned relationship. Think back to your more active years and reconstruct that excitement, sensuality, emotion, feeling and closeness. Those were wonderful moments of romance, sexuality and pleasure.

As our days grow longer we realize there’s more to life than sitting in a golf cart waiting to hit your next triple bogey. Maybe the time has come to set that “putter” aside and reach for your driver, like you did in the ‘60s. Now go out there and love the one you’re with!

Terrance K. Phillips is a speaker, syndicated columnist and author of “The Divorce Disease - Options for a Cure”, “Heart Attack-ed - Healing a Broken Heart” and “Lunch, Laughter and Love.” Comments, info: www.focalpointbooks.com.