Sexual Health for Seniors with Dr Sue
A series on sexual health for seniors based on interviews with older people. Hosted by Dr Sue Gledhill with guest co-hosts Fran Cahill & Bernie O'Bryan. The series is produced by John Sayles. Technical advisor - Jayd Alberts. Sexual health for seniors is a podcast series based on authentic interviews conducted by Dr Sue Gledhill for her PhD research which explored the experience of sexual desire in older age.Topics discussed with co-hosts in the podcast series include sexual desire in the context of:· Being alone· Sexuality and dementia· Being an older homosexual male in a heterosexual relationship · Being widowed· The experience of late life relationships· Engaging in multiple sexual relationships in older age· The online dating environment· Prioritising health.The research was conducted through the Queensland University of Technology under supervision of Professors Jennifer Abbey, Dr Robert Schweitzer & Dr Anthony Welch.
Episodes
Stephen was a fit and healthy older man. He was sexually functional and had a healthy desire. The problem for Stephen was that his wife had lost her libido leaving Stephen feeling rejected and unwanted. Stephen’s needs were simple really – just a little hug now and then was all he desired, and he was ready to receive. Listen to Stephen's story to find out how Stephen managed his sexual desire.
Perry's story is about grief, loneliness, fear and exploring new sexual experiences. In response to grief and loneliness, Perry was engaging in potentially risky sexual behaviour to counter those emotions. Perry had been extremely fortunate in having a loving long-term same sex partner and living among family and friends who were supportive of their partnership. But since his partner's passing, Perry was out there in the...
Victoria’s experience of sexual desire involved living a solitary life with memories of an unhappy marriage and a shared sexual partnership in later life. The partnership had been sexually satisfying until her partner’s deteriorating health had shifted the sexual relationship into one of companionship with occasional intimacies. After her partner’s death, Victoria had been presented with a few opportunities for sexual engagement bu...
Philip’s narrative highlights the complex interrelationship between loneliness and the need for sexual activity. It is about choices to be sexually active or not and about having autonomy over those choices.
Philip's story describes self-discipline and respect, self-respect, respect for marriage and respect for the significant woman in Philip’s life. It is also a narrative about risk avoidance – avoiding the risk of loneliness...
Theme's from this episode include resilience, fortitude and search for a better sexual life.
David's story is a narrative of sexual desire in the context of a diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer.
Hosted by Dr Sue Gledhill with co-host, Bernie O'Bryan
Part 2 of Emma's story on sexual desire as experienced by Emma in older age. Narrated by Fran and Dr Sue
Part 1 of Emma's story of sexual desire as experienced by an older person. Narrated by Fran with Dr Sue
Introduction to a new podcast series with the expert Dr Sue and invited guests. Discussing sexual health in the senior space and the broad implications it has on continued health in older age.
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