Sexual Health for Seniors with Dr Sue Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:18:00 -0400 https://sexualhealthforseniors.buzzsprout.com en-au © 2026 Sexual Health for Seniors with Dr Sue yes f00860be-0831-50eb-a079-df4c2b1455a8 Dr Sue Gledhill episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) seniors, sexual health, sexuality, loneliness, widowed, late life, relationships, dementia, older age, Dr Sue Gledhill https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rrzf594yaihb08roi0gq71fvi2t0?.jpg Sexual Health for Seniors with Dr Sue Dr Sue Gledhill Fran Cahill Sexual Health for Seniors - Stephen's Story Sexual Health for Seniors - Stephen's Story 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11546116 Sat, 22 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1050 full false Sexual Health for Seniors - Perry's Story Sexual Health for Seniors - Perry's Story 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 world alone to some degree. Perry was trying to forge a new life but perhaps the grief, loneliness and fear were directing him towards some unwise decisions. 

]]> 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 world alone to some degree. Perry was trying to forge a new life but perhaps the grief, loneliness and fear were directing him towards some unwise decisions. 

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11460120 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +1000 1216 full false Sexual Health for Seniors James's Story (Part 1) Sexual Health for Seniors James's Story (Part 1) Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11413214 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +1000 614 full false Sexual Health for Seniors Victoria's Story (Part 1) Sexual Health for Seniors Victoria's Story (Part 1) 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 but the approaches to her had been made by married men. Victoria admitted that she still had sexual urges, but that she would not be interested in becoming too involved with a married man. Instead, she had accepted the life she had chosen to life and in that sense; Victoria had reached a state of satisfaction 

]]> 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 but the approaches to her had been made by married men. Victoria admitted that she still had sexual urges, but that she would not be interested in becoming too involved with a married man. Instead, she had accepted the life she had chosen to life and in that sense; Victoria had reached a state of satisfaction 

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11376307 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +1000 1141 full false Sexual Health for Seniors Philip's Story (Part 1) Sexual Health for Seniors Philip's Story (Part 1) 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. Yet, as we all know loneliness can be experienced within a relationship. 

]]> 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. Yet, as we all know loneliness can be experienced within a relationship. 

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11376257 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +1000 689 full false Sexual Health for Seniors - Grant's Story Sexual Health for Seniors - Grant's Story Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11330393 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +1000 936 full false Sexual Health for Seniors Hilary's Story (Part 2) Sexual Health for Seniors Hilary's Story (Part 2) Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11330377 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +1000 1171 full false Sexual Health for Seniors Hilary's Story (Part 1) Sexual Health for Seniors Hilary's Story (Part 1) Theme's from this episode include resilience, fortitude and search for a better sexual life.  

]]> Theme's from this episode include resilience, fortitude and search for a better sexual life.  

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11254270 Sun, 04 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +1000 921 full false Sexual Health for Seniors - Angela's Story Sexual Health for Seniors - Angela's Story Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11210459 Sat, 27 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +1000 852 full false Harry's Story Harry's Story Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11167683 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +1000 949 full false Elspeth's Story Elspeth's Story Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11101894 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +1000 764 full false David's story David's story 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

]]> 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

]]> Dr Sue Gledhill Buzzsprout-11089373 Sat, 06 Aug 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1177 full false Emma's Story of sexual desire Pt2 Emma's Story of sexual desire Pt2 Part 2 of Emma's story on sexual desire as experienced by Emma in older age. Narrated by Fran and Dr Sue 

]]> Part 2 of Emma's story on sexual desire as experienced by Emma in older age. Narrated by Fran and Dr Sue 

]]> Susan Buzzsprout-10932933 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1000 728 1 3 full false Emma's Story of sexual desire Pt1 Emma's Story of sexual desire Pt1 Part 1 of Emma's story of sexual desire as experienced by an older person. Narrated by Fran with Dr Sue

]]> Part 1 of Emma's story of sexual desire as experienced by an older person. Narrated by Fran with Dr Sue

]]> Susan Buzzsprout-10932924 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1000 752 1 2 full false Intro to Sexual Health for Seniors with Dr Sue Intro to Sexual Health for Seniors 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Susan Buzzsprout-10911875 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +1000 386 1 1 full false