Sex-pectations: Getting It On At Any Age with Dr. Regina Koepp

Original Air Date Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

*This conversation includes mature content that may not be suitable for all audiences.

It is a common misconception that older adults are no longer interested in or capable of having sex. But sexual activity is a primary drive that offers connection and intimacy to those of any age. Sex can offer older adults comfort and enhance well-being, so why isn’t everyone talking about it?

To discover how to shift our sex-pectations and enjoy this important aspect of the human experience, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, Dr. Regina Koepp.

Regina shares research and statistics about how mental and physical conditions can impact sexual function, why we should be talking more about our sex-pectations, and ways to increase sexual satisfaction as we age.

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Meet Our Guest:

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Dr. Regina Koepp is a board-certified clinical psychologist, clinical
geropsychologist, and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging. She is the creator of the only Dementia and Sexual Health Certification Course in the country and is currently the lead medical psychologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Dr. Regina Koepp — Getting it on at Any Age:

  • Regina dispels some myths about the interest and frequency of sex for older adults. {2:23}
  • Regina explains the U-curve of well-being and the stressors that cause libido to decrease. {5:17}
  • The vast benefits of having sex as we age. {8:08}
  • What are the impacts of health concerns, chronic illness, and medications on sexual functioning, and Regina’s guidance on how to shift sex-pectations? {18:59}
  • What tools and appliances can help sexual functioning for those coping with disabilities? {27:55}
  • The impact of dementia on sex drive and ability. {30:43}

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“A survey of 1000 people between 65-80 years old found that close to 51% of men and close to 31% of women were sexually active.” @drreginakoepp on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “The U-curve of wellbeing basically looks at rates of wellbeing across our life span. And, this stage of life between 40 and 55 is the lowest on the chart of wellbeing.” @drreginakoepp on @HHTalkRadio Share on X
“Older adults who engage in more frequent sexual activity had scored better on cognitive tests than people who engaged in less sexual intercourse.” @drreginakoepp on @HHTalkRadio Share on X “STDs specifically gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia each of those STDs have doubled among people 65 and older in the last 10 years.” @drreginakoepp on @HHTalkRadio Share on X

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