<description>&lt;p&gt;A listener in his eighties wants to know if there’s an expiration date on his sex life, and how to reconnect in the bedroom with his wife. Luckily, Emily is writing a new book about sex in long-term relationships. She delves deep into what the research reveals about couples who sustain a strong sexual connection over many years. Plus, she shares practical, science-backed sex advice on aging and navigating your changing body.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you have a question for Emily, call the Come As You Are hotline at (646) 397-8557‬ or send a voice memo to emily@pushkin.fm. Tell us your pronouns and pseudonym (pick a name, any name!) Your question might be answered on the show.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Books mentioned by Emily: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/magnificent-sex-lessons-from-extraordinary-lovers-a-dana-menard/14324686?ean=9780367181376"&gt;“Magnificent Sex” by Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;“&lt;a href="https://blackgirlsguidetosurvivingmenopause.com"&gt;Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause” by Omisade Burney-Scott&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;“&lt;a href="https://heathercorinna.com/project/what-fresh-hell-is-this-perimenopause-menopause-other-indignities-and-you-a-guide/"&gt;What Fresh Hell Is This?”&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;by&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;Heather Corinna&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://askdoctornan.com/book/"&gt;“Why Good Sex Matters” by Nan Wise&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/couple-sexuality-after-60-intimate-pleasurable-and-satisfying-emily-mccarthy/16384748"&gt;”Couples Sexuality After 60” by Barry and Emily M&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Come As You Are

Pushkin Industries

The Science of Great Sex in Long-Term Relationships

DEC 28, 202236 MIN
Come As You Are

The Science of Great Sex in Long-Term Relationships

DEC 28, 202236 MIN

Description

A listener in his eighties wants to know if there’s an expiration date on his sex life, and how to reconnect in the bedroom with his wife. Luckily, Emily is writing a new book about sex in long-term relationships. She delves deep into what the research reveals about couples who sustain a strong sexual connection over many years. Plus, she shares practical, science-backed sex advice on aging and navigating your changing body.   If you have a question for Emily, call the Come As You Are hotline at (646) 397-8557‬ or send a voice memo to [email protected]. Tell us your pronouns and pseudonym (pick a name, any name!) Your question might be answered on the show. Books mentioned by Emily:  “Magnificent Sex” by Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz  “Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause” by Omisade Burney-Scott “What Fresh Hell Is This?” by Heather Corinna “Why Good Sex Matters” by Nan Wise ”Couples Sexuality After 60” by Barry and Emily MSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.