Aging Untold: When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear
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(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we address how aging and illness can impact intimacy, sharing practical ways for couples to talk openly and safely navigate sex after a diagnosis. Then, we discuss clinical trials, why older adults are frequently underrepresented and what questions to ask before participating in a study. Plus, we meet a 91-year-old world record holder in track and field proving that staying active has no age limit. When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear Health can affect intimacy as we age and the Aging Untold experts are addressing questions many couples are afraid to ask out loud: When is it safe to resume sex? What if it isn’t? And what should you ask your doctor? Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said the first step is figuring out what’s behind the change. Competence and consent are the first things to consider, she said. For physical issues, like erectile dysfunction, a doctor can often help. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-ce