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71-year-old Helen shares how listening to a sex podcast improved her relationship with partner Ian

Helen, 71, explains how she and her partner Ian strengthened their intimacy after discussing their differences on the Sex With Emily podcast five years ago.

This is how we do it: ‘At our age we get to wake up and say: What are we doing today? Let’s make love’
File photo This is how we do it: ‘At our age we get to wake up and say: What are we doing today? Let’s make love’ Photo: The Guardian

Meeting and choosing a partner

Ian was dating Helen's best friend Susan when they first met fifteen years ago. After Susan moved on to someone else, Helen asked for Ian's contact details and began dating him. She chose him over her friend because she felt he was cute and compatible.

Different needs causing tension

Ian expresses his love through physical touch while Helen prefers quality time. This difference in their love languages created tension because Ian wanted sex more often than she did initially. They had not discussed these conflicting needs until they started listening to a podcast together.

Podcast changed their dynamic

The couple put on the Sex With Emily podcast during a road trip five years ago to pass the time. They paused the show to discuss what they heard and now have an open dialogue about sex. This conversation made Helen more curious, adventurous, and relaxed, leading to stronger orgasms and planned intimacy twice a week.

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