Episode 508: When Your Sexuality Changes Later In Life
About this episode
This episode explores the psychology of coming out later in life and the complexities of understanding one's sexuality at an older age.
Most people think sexuality is something we figure out early in life. But for many people, major realizations about their sexuality don’t happen until much later, sometimes after decades in heterosexual relationships or marriages. Today, we’re exploring the psychology of coming out later in life and what happens when you discover aspects of your sexuality you never fully understood before. My guest is Jess Levith, a licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT certified sex therapist. She’s fully trained in both attachment-focused EMDR therapy and trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy, works with LGBTQ+ and kinky folks, consensual non-monogamy, women’s sexual health, and out-of-control sexual behavior. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: Why might someone not fully understand their sexuality until later in adulthood? Is coming out later in life always about repression, or can something else be happening? What is sexual emergence, and how does it differ from coming out? How can people approach conversations about changing sexuality with long-term partners in honest, compassionate ways? You can follow Jess on Instagram to stay updated…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Guest: Jess Levith
Topics covered
- sexuality
- coming out
- psychology
- LGBTQ+ issues
- relationships
- sexual health
Keywords
- sexuality changes
- coming out later
- LGBTQ+
- relationships
- sexual emergence
- therapy
- sexual health
Sponsors
Sexual Health Alliance
More episodes of Sex and Psychology Podcast
- Episode 509: Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior In Women
- Episode 507: Is Non-Monogamy Right For You?
- Episode 506: Trauma-Informed Non-Monogamy
- Episode 505: How To Move Beyond Small Talk
- Episode 504: Why We Avoid Connection (Even When We Crave It)
- Episode 503: Why Sexual Communication Feels So Hard
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