Sex Advice for Seniors Podcast

I’m a big believer that we can receive good advice from anyone, regardless of their age. Emma Shandy Anway is a West Coast-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialises in relational and sex therapy. Although in her mid thirties, she has extensive experience working with couples aged 50+ and, during this episode, we discussed her work specifically with those aged 70+. Having chatted...

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As soon as I saw Dr. Nikki Monti’s photo, an older woman with her streak of blue in her dark hair, I thought, we’re going to get along. A psychotherapist, who also calls herself a ‘thought healer,’ Nikki has appeared on a variety of high profile TV shows such as Keeping up with the Kardashians and recently published a memoir, ‘The Divine Traumedy of Nicki Joy: A True Grime Tale.’ This is a woman w...

How retirement, changing identity and life transitions can contribute to depression later in life. Why depression and antidepressants can both have a major impact on sexual desire and erectile function. How couples can talk about changes in intimacy without blame or shame. Why erectile dysfunction isn't always about attraction—and what partners often misunderstand. How menopause, changing hormones...

Why women's pain is often taken more seriously than their pleasure—and how that affects healthcare throughout life. How outdated beliefs about older women's sexuality can prevent them from receiving the treatment they need. Why menopause can be the beginning of a richer, more confident sex life rather than the end of one. What Suzannah learned while researching women's sexual health, objectificati...

Can Monogamy Evolve Into Open Relationships? What I Discussed With Dr. Tammy Nelson… Why monogamy isn't simply "open" or "closed"—and how every couple creates their own relationship agreement. How relationships naturally evolve over time, and why regular conversations can prevent resentment from building. Why talking about fantasies doesn't necessarily mean you want to act on them. How changing li...

Does Intimacy and Sex Evolve in Your 80s? What I Discussed With Dr. Susan Campbell… Why dating after 70 isn't about following old relationship rules—and how creating your own relationship can be incredibly liberating. How one couple found lasting love in their seventies and discovered that intimacy continued to evolve well into their eighties. Why great sex later in life often has less to do with...

Is It Possible to Reclaim Pleasure Despite the Beliefs You’ve Been Taught? What I Discussed With Lauren Elise Rogers… How the beliefs we absorbed about sex in childhood can quietly shape our relationships for decades without us even realising it. Why "weeding your sexual garden" can help you identify outdated ideas about intimacy, pleasure and relationships that no longer serve you. How moving thr...

What I Discussed With Angela Burk… - Why so many women spend decades putting everyone else's needs before their own—and what happens when they finally stop. - How divorce became the unexpected catalyst for Angela's journey of sexual self-discovery and self-pleasure. - Why understanding your own body is the first step towards having better sex with a partner. - How shame, silence and lack of sex ed...

In this episode of Sex Advice for Seniors , I sat down with Marie Morice, whom I have met in real life! She’s a clinical sexologist and advocate for sexual health, and we spoke about the importance of sexual justice and its intersection with ageing, pleasure, and health. With World Sexual Health Day as a backdrop, we explore the theme of sexual justice—ensuring everyone, regardless of age, gender,...

Why asking for what you want in bed feels so difficult—and why it's a skill anyone can learn. How shame, conditioning and purity culture continue to shape our sex lives well into adulthood. Why a lack of desire in long-term relationships is often about much more than hormones. How simple tools like a "Yes, No, Maybe" list can help couples have honest conversations about intimacy. Why rejection doe...

Why growing older doesn't mean giving up on intimacy—and what actually changes as our bodies age. How common medications, including statins, antidepressants and blood pressure tablets, can quietly affect libido and sexual function. Why emotional intimacy and communication become even more important when physical changes affect sex. How simple adaptations, from lubricants to positioning aids, can h...

What I Discussed With Michelle Jermy… - Why low libido is rarely "just hormones" and why relationships, stress and emotional wellbeing matter just as much. - How healthcare professionals can ask better questions about women's sexual health instead of focusing only on symptoms. - Why so many women continue having unwanted or uncomfortable sex to avoid conflict or disappointing their partner. - How...

What I Discussed With Sabrina Baldini… - Why ADHD can influence desire, attention and intimacy in ways that many people—and even healthcare professionals—rarely discuss. - How the ADHD brain's need for novelty can shape long-term relationships without necessarily requiring new partners. - Why role play, power dynamics and creativity can help some neurodivergent people stay sexually engaged. - How...

What I Discussed With Luna Matatas… - What pegging actually is—and why more couples are becoming curious about exploring it together. - Why communication and trust matter far more than confidence or experience when trying anal play for the first time. - How to prepare safely for pegging, including training, lubrication and avoiding common beginner mistakes. - Why many heterosexual men are discover...

What I Discussed With Dr Shirin Lakhani… - Why millions of women are still being told that painful sex is simply part of ageing—and why that's simply not true. - How a lack of menopause and sexual health training leaves many healthcare professionals unable to recognise or treat common intimate health conditions. - Why understanding your own vulva and knowing what's normal for your body could lead...

What I Discussed With Marianne Power… - What actually happens at a tantra retreat—and why it's probably very different from what most people imagine. - Why fear, embarrassment and curiosity often go hand in hand when stepping into workshops about intimacy and sexuality. - How growing up with shame around sex can quietly shape relationships well into adulthood. - Why learning to say both "yes" and...

What I Discussed With Juliette LaMontagne… - Why losing sexual intimacy in a long-term relationship doesn’t have to mean the relationship is over. - How the Wheel of Consent helped one couple reconnect after years of distance, resentment and recovery. - Why talking about sex isn’t always enough—and how touch can communicate what words cannot. - How learning to ask for what you truly want can trans...

On this episode of Sex Advice for Seniors , I had the pleasure of chatting with Susan Morgan Taylor, a somatic sex therapist from beautiful North Carolina. Susan works with couples to help them reconnect with their bodies and each other, using somatic methods to explore desire and intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered how to reignite the spark or expand your idea of pleasure, this episode will inspire...

On this episode of Sex Advice for Seniors , I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a jealousy expert who’s spent twelve years unraveling the messy, powerful, and often uncomfortable emotion of jealousy, especially in relationships. If you want to know everything there is to know about jealousy, Joli is your woman! We dove into why jealousy can feel so unbearable, how it’s hardwired...

Have you ever thought about packing it all in - giving up your home and hitting the road with no long terms plans in sight? Recently I’ve met a few people, in their 40s and above, who have done this, adopting the nomad lifestyle. One is my friend, whom I met when he came to live with me for three months, which has become an annual occurrence, Kevin Sessums . A woman whom I met via a Lovehoney camp...

This week’s conversation is with Lucy Rowett, a sexologist who works with women who struggle with shame around their sexuality, especially those who come from a religious background that did not recognise a woman’s right to experience sexual pleasure. Together we unravel the intricate layers of shame surrounding sexuality, especially for women and vulva owners. Discover how faith backgrounds shape...

Join me, Suzanne Noble, as I chat with the brilliant Dr. Pete Tsambarlis, an associate professor of urology at Northwestern University, who knows more about prostates than most of us know about our morning coffee! Dr. Tsambarlis was introduced to me by a patient of his, fellow Substacker Bob Mizek-Menopause for men , so I knew we were going to have a fascinating conversation around importance of u...

It’s always fun to talk to a fellow podcaster, especially someone like Karen Bigman, the host of the podcast Taboo to Truth: Life and Sex After 50 . Karen is a certified sexuality educator and menopause sex and relationship coach, and she’s on a mission to help women over 50 embrace their sexuality and pleasure without shame. Karen shared her incredible journey of self-discovery, which began after...

Galen is one of the few guests I’ve met in real life when he came, briefly, to London and I caught up with him in at a pub in Islington for a drink and a chat. As one of my older guests, in his seventies, I enjoy hearing his unique perspective about sexuality, informed by his decades of experience working with clients especially around kink and sexual shame. As an aside, he cites himself on his we...