Aging Sexual Expression: Applying a Radically-Informed Sex Positive Framework
$50.00
Presented by Angela M. Schubert, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
This program was recorded on August 19th, 2022
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
Aging is a reality. Dare we say – an opportunity. Because life is perceptually and sequentially experienced, one can surmise that only during the older stages of life is it possible to truly appreciate our body’s story, our innermost desires, and our sexual capabilities. True to all reality across the lifespan, we either can choose to be aware of our bodies’ needs or not. Sensual sexual experiencing requires intention and attention. Age offers the opportunity to embrace the changes and seasoned awareness of sensual experiences beyond that of traditional sexual activity. As a result, we are able to manifest a sexual script that is authentically us. If we mindfully seek to explore and expand our sexual script we will create one that is intentionally unique and free of most of the internalized sexual negativity consumed growing up. A sexual script is informed by our own biology, our experiences, our culture, and all the messages we have ever received about sex and sexuality. And like our own life, our sexual script is not static, and therefore, we are all capable of changing the way we view our sexual selves, our bodies, and our perspective on the human sexual experience. Again, it requires intention, and attention.
From the time we are born to the day we pass, sexuality is in a constant state of change. Older sexuality is no different. In fact, sexual desire fluctuates across the lifespan for a myriad of reasons, and yet, remains to be an important aspect of life to the last breath. There are many contributing factors that reinforce and challenge human sexual behavior including how we respond to our aging body and our own sexual script. However, it is when we expand our horizon of sexual experiences beyond penetrative sexual activities that we start to understand the true potential for human connection and intimacy. Unfortunately, there remains barriers that prevent older adults and society from respecting and honoring older adult sexual expression. Although sexual problems increase in frequency as a result of physiological aging, the presence of sexual behaviors, as well as interest in sex and sexual expression and desire remain active among older adults (Lindau et al., 2007; Schubert & Pope, 2020; Schubert & Pope, 2022).
This presentation will address the barriers and myths surrounding older adult sexuality and explore a sex positive approach to counter each barrier. This presentation will further expand on how adults change and adapt to their bodies and sexual functioning, and how vitality and resiliency support sexual needs and expression. Lastly, the audience will receive information on how to incorporate a sex positive framework that is guided by radical respect and approached from an intersectional lens.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs.
Description
Presented by Angela M. Schubert, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
This program was recorded on August 19th, 2022
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
Aging is a reality. Dare we say – an opportunity. Because life is perceptually and sequentially experienced, one can surmise that only during the older stages of life is it possible to truly appreciate our body’s story, our innermost desires, and our sexual capabilities. True to all reality across the lifespan, we either can choose to be aware of our bodies’ needs or not. Sensual sexual experiencing requires intention and attention. Age offers the opportunity to embrace the changes and seasoned awareness of sensual experiences beyond that of traditional sexual activity. As a result, we are able to manifest a sexual script that is authentically us. If we mindfully seek to explore and expand our sexual script we will create one that is intentionally unique and free of most of the internalized sexual negativity consumed growing up. A sexual script is informed by our own biology, our experiences, our culture, and all the messages we have ever received about sex and sexuality. And like our own life, our sexual script is not static, and therefore, we are all capable of changing the way we view our sexual selves, our bodies, and our perspective on the human sexual experience. Again, it requires intention, and attention.
From the time we are born to the day we pass, sexuality is in a constant state of change. Older sexuality is no different. In fact, sexual desire fluctuates across the lifespan for a myriad of reasons, and yet, remains to be an important aspect of life to the last breath. There are many contributing factors that reinforce and challenge human sexual behavior including how we respond to our aging body and our own sexual script. However, it is when we expand our horizon of sexual experiences beyond penetrative sexual activities that we start to understand the true potential for human connection and intimacy. Unfortunately, there remains barriers that prevent older adults and society from respecting and honoring older adult sexual expression. Although sexual problems increase in frequency as a result of physiological aging, the presence of sexual behaviors, as well as interest in sex and sexual expression and desire remain active among older adults (Lindau et al., 2007; Schubert & Pope, 2020; Schubert & Pope, 2022).
This presentation will address the barriers and myths surrounding older adult sexuality and explore a sex positive approach to counter each barrier. This presentation will further expand on how adults change and adapt to their bodies and sexual functioning, and how vitality and resiliency support sexual needs and expression. Lastly, the audience will receive information on how to incorporate a sex positive framework that is guided by radical respect and approached from an intersectional lens.
Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page
This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 2.0 CEs for Psychologists, 2.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, or 2.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSW, and LMFTs.
