Understanding intimate relationships in our senior yearsHost

Host Michael Millward is joined by Dr. Larry Waldman, an 80‑year‑old licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and author of Silver Sex: Insights into Senior Sexualityto explore a subject that is often whispered about, frequently misunderstood, but rarely discussed openly: intimate relationships and sexuality in our senior years.

Drawing on more than 45 years of clinical practice, Dr. Waldman offers a candid, compassionate, and deeply informed look at how sexuality evolves as we age — and why it remains an important part of wellbeing.

What this episode covers

• Why senior sexuality is still treated as taboo,
• How ageism shapes our expectations of intimacy later in life.
• The psychological barriers many older adults face.
• Adapting to the biological realities of aging, from erectile dysfunction to vaginal dryness,
• Practical ways to stay connected, including the thoughtful use of aids or adjustments.
• How medication, lifestyle, and fitness influence sexual wellbeing,
• Why staying active matters.
• The liberating shift that comes from understanding sexuality as a lifelong, evolving part of human connection.

Dr. Waldman emphasises that intimacy in later life is not only possible — it can be deeply fulfilling. The key is recognising that sexuality changes, but does not disappear, and that couples can continue to enjoy closeness by adapting with honesty, creativity, and care.

A thoughtful, warm, and refreshingly frank discussion that challenges outdated assumptions, encourages open conversation, and offers reassurance to anyone navigating intimacy as they age.

This is an episode worth listening to, liking, downloading, and sharing.

Find out more about Dr Waldman and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk.

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