Sex in midlife. It can get complicated, and many questions and concerns can arise. Well, if you want answers, these two episodes—a special roundup of some of the best conversations I’d had with experts working in the fields of sexual intimacy and health—have got you covered. These pros, who have appeared on some of the 90-plus past episodes of the More Beautiful Podcast, are making it their mission to help you strengthen your midlife relationships, get more joy and passion in your life, and tap into your sensuality well into old age. If that sounds good to you (and I know it does), you are going to love this special two-part compilation.

Among the topics we address:

• How to rekindle a long-term relationship or, if you’re single, get back in the dating pool if you desire
• How to inject more joy and pleasure into your life (both in and out of bed, and both with and without a partner)
• How to overcome menopause-related pain during sex
• How to feel sexy even when your body is changing during perimenopause and menopause
• How to live a passionate, sensual life well into old age

Part 1 includes conversations with:

• Intimacy coach Dr. Sonia Wright, who addresses the difference between a spontaneous and responsive libido and explains why more midlife women have the latter, outlines the various reasons you might experience pain during perimenopause and menopause, and redefines the concepts of desire and pleasure to help you live a passionate life
• Long-term relationship expert Dianna Bryant, who gives you tips on how to keep the passion alive in a more mature union, and takes you through some of the different ways you can stoke that fire again
• Dating consultant Giovanna Capozza, who talks about the insecurities that can come into play for women who are dating in midlife and helps you go after the romance you really need

Part 2, which includes conversations with more amazing experts in the fields of sexual health and intimacy, is also streaming now, so be sure to listen to it next!

Full show notes, including guest bios, available at Morebeautifulproject.com.