The science section of the New York Times (October 28th, 2008)  posted an article that captured my fancy.   "Love, sex and the Changing Landscape of Infidelity." It appears that cheating is on the rise (is there a second pun here?)

 What was of particular interest to me was the following:

 "University of Washington Researchers have found that the lifetime rate of infidelity for men over 60 increased to 28 percent in 2006, up from 20 percent in 1991. For women over 60, the increase is more striking: to 15 percent, up from 5 percent in 1991."

What accounted for this, the researchers surmised, was that with all the erectile dysfunction drugs, the estrogen and testosterone supplements, the lotions and potions for vaginal health and lastly, knee and hip replacements were all contributing factors that have changed the dynamic of sexual activity.

As for why there is an increase of infidelity, rather than reports of a more robust sex life with one's partner, didn't seem to be the point of this particular article.

So for those looking for a little action on the side, it appears that  the place to go for ogling, flirting, posturing and winking, is not some darkened bar somewhere but CVS, Duane Reade or RiteAid.