Embracing Mature Sexuality: Passionately Thriving in Our Wisdom Years with Justin Garcia, PhD

30/07/2025 32 min
Embracing Mature Sexuality: Passionately Thriving in Our Wisdom Years with Justin Garcia, PhD

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Note: This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature audiences.In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Justin Garcia, a leading researcher in human sexuality, to explore the rich landscape of mature sexuality and how we can maintain vibrant sexual health throughout the aging process. Far from being a topic shrouded in silence or decline, sexuality and aging represent an opportunity for deeper intimacy, self-discovery, and passionate connection that draws on decades of life experience. Dr. Garcia will guide us through the science of healthy aging as it relates to sexual wellness, debunking myths while offering practical insights for those ready to embrace this often-overlooked dimension of thriving in our later years. Whether you're navigating changes in your own sexual journey or supporting a partner through theirs, this conversation promises to reframe how we think about desire, pleasure, and intimacy in our wisdom years. Justin shares statistical insights from the Kinsey Institute concerning the impact of COVID on sexual behaviors, highlights pivotal discoveries from the 'Sex After 60' collaborative study by the Kinsey Institute and Cosmopolitan magazine, discusses emerging trends in sexual health, and explores the relationship between sexuality and happy aging.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Constant Contact—Offers easy-to-use email and digital marketing tools to grow your business.Visit ConstantContact.comand get a 30-day FREE trial. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

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