Intimacy, Sexuality, and Relationships for a Lifetime with Dr Cynthia Graham PhD

Lifelong stigmas and myths abound about human sexual expression have been as we age. Cultural differences notwithstanding, older males and females are more likely to rate communication as the highest form of arousal in their relationships. Why then does the media portray sexuality and intimacy after mid-life as a less than pleasurable experience?

*This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners.

To discover how we can improve intimacy, sexuality, and relationships for a lifetime, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the renowned clinical psychologist, and senior scientist at the Kinsey Institute, Dr. Cynthia Graham.

Cynthia shares fascinating data from decades of the Kinsey Institute’s research about the differences, and more often than not, the similarities between male and female sexual arousal, expression, and satisfaction. This special episode aims to enlighten you about maintaining relationships that last a lifetime.

This episode is part of The Good Citizen’s Election Season Survival Guide to Restoring Common Sense and Sanity in a Crazy World—produced in collaboration with renowned, fair-minded subject matter experts who provide strategies that enhance critical thinking, increase civic engagement, and foster healthy pleasure to boost personal well-being and relationship satisfaction.

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Original Air Date Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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Dr. Cynthia Graham, PhD is a renowned clinical psychologist, a senior scientist at the Kinsey Institute, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Sex Research. With her extensive experience and numerous accolades, including the Masters & Johnson Award from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Dr. Graham is a leading figure in the field of human sexuality research and relationships for a lifetime.

Cynthia is a Fellow of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexology and is a past President of the International Academy for Sex Research. In 2023, she received the Masters & Johnson Award from the Society for Sex Therapy and Research.

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