Sex After 50: Why Desire Fades and How to Get It Back
October 19, 2026
Thinking about dating again, but worried about sex?
Laurie Gerber and Suzanne Noble get candid about desire after 50.
Here's what we walk you through:
🌊 Why "the ship has sailed" is a lie.
💊 What actually helps when sex starts to hurt.
💦 The self-pleasure habit that brings desire back.
🧠 Being intentional beats waiting for spontaneity.
🩺 The conversation with your doctor you need to have.
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Suzanne’s links
- Suzanne’s Sex Advice for Seniors website
- Suzanne’s memoir, The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker
- Suzanne’s second book, Sex Toys & Supplements for Thriving in Later Life
- Free downloads: Yes/No/Maybe checklist; 10 Most Overlooked Secrets to Better Sex
- Suzanne on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn
- Experts Suzanne mentioned: Dr. Lauren Streicher; Dr. Kelly Casperson; Dr. Rena Malik