Having sex in a car is usually a last resort, born from the trappings of youth. For Susan Silas, it was a midlife necessity. While working as a production accountant on a sitcom, Susan met a teamster. Despite having little in common — he was former military; she had been an antiwar protester — they hit it off. But, without a private place to go to, they found themselves having sex in the back seat of the teamster’s car. It wouldn’t be the last time. Today, Susan shares how car sex turned into something deeper.
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Anna Martin: From 'The New York Times, ' I'm Anna Martin.
This is 'Modern Love.'
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Anna Martin: Susan Silas wrote a modern love essay in the early days of the column
about a man she met when she was in her late 40s and he was in his late 50s.
But some of the things they do in this story make them sound like teenagers.
Susan Silas, welcome to 'Modern Love.'
Susan Silas: Well, thank you for inviting me to come here.
Anna Martin: So your essay stands out
because even though we're 'Modern Love,' and sex is a big part of love,
you'd be shocked by how few sexy essays we have.
We just don't have a lot.
Susan Silas: I felt like when it was published,
it was just at the edge of what 'The Times' could sort of deal with.
It was a little steamy for back then.
Anna Martin: Totally.
Do you remember like, when you sent this in to Daniel Jones,
the founder and editor of 'Modern Love'?
Like, did he get back to you like,