Ashley Macleod: How Sexual Intimacy Can Evolve with Age & Adapt to Physical Changes | Reloscope #78

Intimacy doesn’t retire—it evolves. This week on Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella consults psychology researcher Ashley Macleod on the various ways in which sexual intimacy evolves with age, contrary to popular belief. With a robust background in health research and service improvement, Ashley Macleod has a passion for promoting social understanding through data-driven insights. Through her background in psychology, as well as her fervor for making knowledge accessible for all and recognizing the value in everyone’s unique experiences, Ashley Macleod has fortified her reputation as a strong advocate for others. Her research has involved health equity, sexuality throughout the lifespan, residential aged care, and more. In this episode, Ashley Macleod reveals that, as most individuals age, they grow more familiar with their sexual likes and dislikes, rendering more fulfilling connections on both an emotional and sexual level. To add, she sheds light on the various tools and solutions available for those with limited physical capabilities, be it mobility restrictions, skin fragility or pregnancy. Together, Marie and Ashley Macleod uncover a range of habits that offer support in maintaining sexual intimacy with age. So, whether you’re approaching your silver years or simply curious about the practicalities of your future romantic ventures, tune in for valuable perspectives and expert advice on embracing sexuality at every stage of life! Visit Ashley Macleod’s work on the following platforms: ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4694-1768 The OASIS: https://www.facebook.com/TheOASISprojects/ Connect with Ashley Macleod via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashmacleodphd/ Produced by the Relationship Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://re.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Relationship Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@relationshipsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationship.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship.science.labs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReScienceLabs LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/relationship-science-labs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshipsciencelabs You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reloscope-the-relationships-science-insights-podcast/id1648297613   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4By5jqMt6V0Co77Dsa1CgM    Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8ac0e92-9ca2-4e05-80e0-9b86f36da79f   iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/102784435   Podbean: https://relationshipsscienceinsights.podbean.com/     PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3401809    Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/reloscope-the-relationships-sc-4911255/episodes/recent