#12: Sexuality in Aging with Dr. Darlene Moyer and Dr. Travis Glenn

Just because people are aging doesn't mean they stop wanting or needing intimacy. In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked topic of sexuality in older adults. Many healthcare providers hesitate to discuss sexual health with aging patients, often assuming they are no longer interested in sex. However, intimacy remains a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Our guests, Dr. Darlene Moyer and Dr. Travis Glenn, help us explore how to better support older patients in maintaining a fulfilling sex life.   Show notes with summary and more detail: https://verigeripodcast.com/show-notes/f/sexuality-in-aging   Episode timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Sexuality in Older Adults 01:01 Meet the Experts: Dr. Moyer and Dr. Glenn 02:40 Medieval Theme and Fun Facts 03:28 Defining Sex and Taking Sexual Histories 08:47 Addressing Sexual Health in Older Adults 09:45 Case One: Erectile dysfunction 15:18 Types of toys 18:37 Case Two: Pain during sex 21:30 Types of lubricants 24:11 Advice 25:36 Episode Recap and Closing Remarks     Dr. Darlene Moyer's Bio: Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Darlene Moyer completed medical school at the George Washington University School of Medicine followed by a Family Medicine Residency and Geriatric Fellowship at HonorHealth in Scottsdale, Arizona. Having worked in GME for over 14 years, she is currently an Associate Director at the HonorHealth Family Medicine Residency where she oversees Geriatric training. She practices in the inpatient, outpatient, and long term care settings, and even does home visits with her resident physicians. She is passionate about seeing each patient as an individual who deserves care unique to who they are. Outside of medicine her life is filled with being a mom to her two daughters, hiking, painting, and spending time with her husband, family, and dogs.     Dr. Travis Glenn's Bio: Dr. Travis Glenn and his husband Dr. Bradley Glenn are the physician founders of Glenn Family Medicine on the island of Maui, HI. His training started at the Georgia Institute of Technology followed by medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. He then moved to Arizona to complete residency at HonorHealth in Scottsdale. He previously worked as a hospitalist at Banner University's Phoenix campus, followed by a hybrid inpatient/ outpatient model in Hawaii before focusing on outpatient care and working with medical students from the University of Hawaii. When not in clinic he can usually be found exploring national parks or falling off his paddle board at the beach.     Guest Host Bio: Megan Teramoto, BS, MS, is a first year medical student at the Pritzker School of Medicine. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees after studying Biochemistry at the University of Arizona. Outside of school, Megan enjoys volunteering and hiking.      Gurus:  Darlene Moyer, MD, Travis Glenn, MD Guest Host: Megan Teramoto, BS, MS Hosts: Patty Lee, MD, Sam Ing, MD Graphic Designer: Jai Daniels, BA Primary editor: Sam Ing, MD Peer reviewer: Sindhura Vallabhaneni, MD