This is actually a book for everyone, male or female, gay or straight, or any gender, but mostly for older men and women in their 60's to 80's & older. And it was just what I needed. Much of the info is common sense and not new but then again there was LOTS that I didn't already know. I feel more confident & wise after reading this. Things have changed so much since I was last alone. Well written and I like her point of view on using this "suddenly single time" to change YOUR point of view on dating & sex & how to go about it, (if that's what you want). I caught myself saying 'NO" thinking like I was 20 again; then I remembered "hey, this is JUST an experiment!" I'm trying to break a lifetime of a certain way of thinking that no longer serves my needs. It takes guts to put yourself out there and meet people (men); but I just tried it and WOW, what a successful and great first experience I had! Books like this are making a huge difference in my thinking, actions and in my life, which can only be a good thing.