"In these times, I want to challenge myself with all sorts of things while I still can," says Aoi Yoshise, 42. She lives with her husband, a company employee, and their daughter, who just started working. Now that her child-rearing responsibilities have eased, Aoi has more free time. Recently, she's made going to the gym a daily routine and is confident in her physical fitness. "Actually, I'm also confident in my libido; I think it's stronger than other women's... I don't really have anything to compare it to, but to be honest, I'm quite horny..."