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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 38 MIN

Don't Tell the Kids...Sex is better in your 40's

from Don't Tell the Kids · host Melanie Hunter & Siobhan Lee

Somehow, your 40s got terrible PR.All anyone seems to talk about is perimenopause, hot flashes, hormones going wild, and moms complaining about their kids. Like the minute you hit 40, life just becomes one long hormonal spiral and a countdown to bedtime.But… is that actually true?In this episode, we’re talking about why life in your 40s can actually be better than life in your 20s in some really important ways. Yes, your hormones are shifting and life is definitely fuller and more complicated. But there’s also something that comes with this decade that most people don’t talk about: more confidence, clearer boundaries, deeper friendships, and a much stronger sense of who you actually are.We get into everything — nights out in your 20s versus nights now, dating then and now, motherhood, career pressure, mental health, relationships, and the surprising ways life can feel more grounded and fulfilling in your 40s.It’s funny, honest, a little nostalgic, and a reminder that maybe this season of life deserves a better reputation.Because your 20s might have had fewer responsibilities… but your 40s often come with something better: perspective, self-awareness, and a lot less pretending.Thanks for listening and remember, Don't tell the kids. 

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Somehow, your 40s got terrible PR. All anyone seems to talk about is perimenopause, hot flashes, hormones going wild, and moms complaining about their kids. Like the minute you hit 40, life just becomes one long hormonal spiral and a countdown to bedtime. But… is that actually true? In this episode, we’re talking about why life in your 40s can actually be better than life in your 20s in some really important ways. Yes, your hormones are shifting and life is definitely fuller and more complica...

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