Why Older Couples Stop Wanting Sex — And How To Fix It

About this episode

Rena Malik, MD discusses the evolving landscape of sexual health in older couples with Dr. Anna Maria Giraldi, focusing on challenges and solutions for maintaining fulfilling sexual relationships.

In this episode, Rena Malik, MD sits down with Dr. Anna Maria Giraldi to explore the evolving landscape of sexual health across the lifespan. They discuss age-related biological and psychological changes, the role of communication and intimacy in relationships, cultural perceptions of sexuality, and evidence-based approaches to sexual rehabilitation. Listeners will learn about the challenges and solutions for maintaining fulfilling sexual relationships at any age, as well as the latest research shaping the field of sexual medicine. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:15 Aging and Sexual Desire 00:07:23 Sexual Health Guidelines 00:12:52 Treating Couples Together 00:19:17 Culture, Shame, and Porn 00:26:00 How Aging Changes Sex 00:35:43 Sexual Rehabilitation Research 00:45:00 SSRIs, Depression, and Desire 00:52:20 Hormones and Cancer Research 01:08:57 Final Lessons and Reflections Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER…

People in this episode

Host: Rena Malik, MD

Guest: Dr. Anna Maria Giraldi

Topics covered

• sexual health
• aging
• intimacy
• communication
• rehabilitation
• cultural perceptions

Keywords

• sexual desire
• age-related changes
• couples therapy
• sexual rehabilitation
• SSRIs
• hormones
• cultural perceptions

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