What is sexual wellness and why is it important?

How can I overcome common changes that come with sex and aging?

If you have questions about improving sexual wellness and discovering what sex means to you now, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Cheryl Jones talks with sexuality educator Dr. Jane Fleishman about sexual wellness as we age.

She addresses how to overcome common challenges people face as we age and the importance of having self-compassion and a sense of humor.

You'll be introduced to fresh ways of thinking about sexual wellness and discover how we can all learn to become more comfortable in our bodies.

Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

·     What sexual wellness is and how you can develop it

·     Why defining what sex means to you now is so helpful

·     How to take a baby step towards improving sexual wellness

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(2:00) What a sexuality educator is and what we can learn from one

(07:40) Sexual wellness is an important component of overall health and well-being

(09:18) Taking care of sexual organs and being free from disorders

(11:20) Sexual pleasure for the individual and for the other person

(12:12) Sexual justice and advocacy for sexuality freedom

(13:20) Taking an integrative approach to sexuality and sexual wellness

(15:20) STI rates for older adults are skyrocketing in certain locations

(16:09) Sex is good for your health, both body and brain

(16:13) Dealing with sex and dementia

(17:17) Overcoming shame, embarrassed, and self-consciousness

(18:15) Sexuality of older people and sexual ageism

(19:16) Try this phrase: I'm feeling older and beautiful

(21:58) A strategy for undressing in front of someone else

(22:10) Defining what sex means to you in this chapter

(23:00) Beyond intercourse to outer course

(24:20) Sex for older adults is multidimensional

(25:44) Being prepared and knowing where your body is at

(26:33) Sexual fantasies and how they can be useful

(28:21) Adjusting sexual practices based on body limitations

(30:04) You know your body better than anyone

(30:35) Getting in touch with Dr. Jane Fleishman

There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

Partners:

Produced by Creative Audio Music

Music courtesy of APM Music

Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar

Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions

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