my take on the situation is that we still live in a culture that believes woman's primary value is appearance and sexuality (in addition we're a capitalist culture and the beauty industry is very profitable). Which is why the focus as you age in on LOOKING younger, not feeling younger, not remaining active, not remaining healthy, not the sexual experience and confidence you have, not your wisdom gained or experience learned or how much you can accomplish as you age. Just how you look. So of course, wouldn't we all want to look like we're 20 and untouched by any life or man or kids when we're 60? because otherwise, what good are you? [sarcasm]

I once read an interview where Jane Fonda, once known for her acting ability or her interest in feminist issues, said she considered her greatest accomplishment as a 50-something woman was that she still fit in the same dress size as when she was 20. Kittens cried that day.

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