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Midlife Sexuality: You’re Not Broken
This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s often misunderstood and rarely talked about openly: midlife sexuality. I’m thrilled to welcome a special guest, a midlife sex expert, to help us untangle the complexities of desire, intimacy, and connection during this pivotal stage of life.
Jennifer Gunsaullus, Ph.D. is a Sociologist, Relationship and Communication Coach, Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Author, and International Speaker. An influential leader in her space, Dr. Jenn’s inspirational work centers around fostering connection, effective conversation, and deeper understanding, to resolve some of the biggest issues for individuals, relationships, and society overall.
A celebrated author, Dr. Jenn penned From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women, a self-help guide designed to help women overcome shame and miseducation and reclaim their passion, pleasure, and connection. Passionate about equality, education, and empowerment, Dr. Jenn is also an active philanthropist in her community.
Midlife Sexuality and our Conditioning
We explore how societal expectations shape our views on sexuality, from the conflicting messages of “be desirable but don’t desire” to reconciling body image with self-acceptance. You’ll learn about the fascinating science behind spontaneous and responsive desire, and the roles that “brakes” and “accelerators” play in arousal and intimacy.
Our guest also shares relatable, science-backed strategies to reignite connection in the bedroom—whether you’re navigating a busy life, hormonal shifts, or emotional hurdles. We tackle listener questions like:
- “How do I figure out what I want in bed?”
- “What do we do if we haven’t had sex in weeks, months, or even years?”
- “How can I share my sexual needs with my partner without causing hurt feelings?”
You’re Not Broken!
Dr. Jenn and Susie discuss why your sexuality isn’t “broken” (even if it feels that way sometimes) and offer practical tips like “simmering” to create space for desire. Plus, you’ll hear thoughtful advice for rekindling intimacy when sex has been absent for weeks, months, or even years.
This conversation is filled with humor, actionable advice, and compassion to help you feel more confident and connected in your relationship with yourself and your partner.
If you’ve ever felt confused, stuck, or even ashamed when it comes to sex, this episode is for you. Tune in, and let’s rewrite the narrative around midlife sexuality together.
MORE ON DR. JENN
- Website
- YouTube
- From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women
