Pillow Talks

E225: The Truth About Sex and Aging: Menopause, Erectile Dysfunction, and Libido

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Sep 11, 2025
Aging doesn’t have to dull your sex life! This lively discussion tackles how libido shifts with age, debunks myths about sexual desire, and offers tips for maintaining intimacy through the years. Listeners learn about navigating menopause, managing changes in body image, and creative ways to keep the spark alive. Humorous stories and listener messages reveal that many find sex more fulfilling with age. Plus, expert advice helps couples embrace their evolving bodies and desires. It’s all about celebrating sexuality at any stage!
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INSIGHT

No Age Limit On Sex

  • There is no age that's 'too old' for sex; many people remain sexually active into later life.
  • Vanessa Marin: "There isn't something I feel like we're so afraid of aging... you can still have a perfectly happy, active sex life for your entire life."
INSIGHT

Frequency Patterns Persist With Age

  • Sexual frequency shows only a slight decline with age and clusters into common buckets across ages.
  • Xander Marin: "People ages 50 plus are just as likely as people aged 18 to 29 to be having sex four plus times a week."
ADVICE

Check Sleep, Stress, Health First

  • Address libido changes by checking sleep, stress, and overall health before assuming hormones are to blame.
  • If those are managed and libido remains low, consult a doctor about hormones or further testing.
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