Topics — Sex As We Age
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Brain & Body

Hormones, menopause, andropause, orgasm changes, chronic illness, medications, and what aging actually does to your physiology — and your sex life.

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Desire & Drive

Libido, responsive vs. spontaneous desire, the Dual Control Model, low libido after menopause, mismatched desire in long-term relationships, and rekindling.

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Relationships

Partner communication, sexual stagnation, dating after divorce or widowhood, consent in long-term relationships, and when to see a couples therapist.

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Identity & Self

Body image, sexual self-worth, LGBTQ+ aging, identity shifts in midlife, and what it means to feel like a sexual person when your body has changed.

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Sexual Health

STIs in adults over 50, herpes and HPV disclosure, contraception after menopause, and age-based screening recommendations.

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Sexual Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, FSIAD, anorgasmia, and post-surgical recovery — what is normal, what is clinical, and what helps.

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Sexual Pain

Dyspareunia, vaginismus, vulvodynia, vaginal atrophy and dryness. Pain with sex is common, underreported, and treatable.

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Pleasure & Practice

Redefining sex after physical change, solo sexuality, adaptive positioning, and sex aids — the practical side of a satisfying sex life at any age.

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Practical Guides

Lubricants, HRT, telemedicine, and supplements — evidence-reviewed guides on products and treatments, written without the marketing language.

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Courses & Programs

Structured online workshops for individuals, couples, and healthcare providers who want to go deeper than an article. CE content also available.

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A note on this content: All articles and guides on this site are written for educational purposes by a registered psychologist with clinical expertise in sexual health and are not a substitute for individualized medical or psychological advice. For sexual pain specifically, visit managingsexualpain.com.

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