Sexuality Through the Lifecycle

Most of us develop our ideas about sexuality in our late teens and early 20s—when our bodies are relatively strong, flexible, and mostly pain-free. But our bodies change as we go through our 30s, 40, 50s, and beyond, so we need a model of sexuality, desire, and attractiveness that doesn’t depend on those youthful bodies. Unless we understand and accept our body’s changes, and adapt our sexual expectations and activities to them, we’re inviting sexual frustration and even dysfunction.

The most common question about sex is What is normal? Dr. Klein’s Sexual Intelligence model emphasizes what people really want from sex (which is rarely endless, heroic orgasms), and challenges people to use their everyday skills to make sex more enjoyable. This perspective leads directly to innovative, effective interventions with individuals and couples.

This beginner/intermediate level course consists of two video recordings, with audio versions and transcripts available. It addresses what people can expect regarding desire, erectile function, lubrication, orgasm, preferences, and other aspects of sexuality as they age. We’ll discuss hormones, erection drugs, and the effects of various medications on sexuality. We’ll discuss everyone’s desire to be attractive—while living in a culture that glamorizes youth and (often cosmetically-enhanced) bodily perfection. Included in the course are 3 slides as supplemental materials, but they are not part of the course.