Love, Sex & Dating Later in Life – Real Talk with UK Relationship Expert Kate Taylor

Valentine’s Day can stir up a whole mix of emotions.For some, it’s a celebration of love. For others, it can highlight pressure, loneliness, or unanswered questions about relationships and desire later in life.In this episode of Liberté – Free to Be, I’m joined by one of the UK’s leading relationship experts, Kate Taylor, to talk honestly about dating over 40 and 50, love, sex, menopause, divorce, and modern relationships.Kate and I first worked together in 2022 while I was hosting radio for Our Time, the online dating platform for over-50s. A nationwide study carried out by Our Time revealed something powerful:53% of people over 50 say they feel sexier and more confident than ever before, and a quarter said their relationship and sex life improved after turning 50.You can imagine how much Kate and I had to unpack that day.Kate is a respected voice in the dating and relationship space. Her work has appeared in The Sun, Reader’s Digest, GQ and The Daily Mail, and you may even have heard Alexa sharing Kate’s dating tips. She’s the author of five books and is widely recognised as Our Time’s dating expert.In our conversation, Kate explores:Why divorce rates are rising among people in their 40sHow online dating can open the door to new beginningsHow menopause can affect confidence, intimacy and desire — and what actually helpsHow to navigate dating apps safely and authenticallyWhy sex and connection still matter deeply in long-term relationshipsHow to rekindle intimacy when things feel stuckWe also share something personal — both Kate and I found love online on Match.com in our forties — proving that meaningful connection is possible at any stage of life.Whether you’re single, dating, newly divorced, navigating menopause, or wanting to reconnect in a long-term relationship, this episode offers reassurance, expert advice and real hope.(0:00:02) – Dating, Love & Relationships Later in LifeValentine’s Day, online dating, and real experiences of finding love over 40 and 50.(0:09:28) – Dating, Menopause & First-Date ConfidenceManaging expectations, staying safe online, and planning relaxed, comfortable first dates.(0:16:44) – Hormones, Desire & IntimacyUnderstanding hormonal changes, medical support, and maintaining connection through menopause.(0:25:50) – Confidence & Success in Online DatingDispelling myths about attractiveness, creating strong profiles, and reframing dating apps positively.(0:30:14) – Liberté – Free to BeSelf-love, new beginnings, community connection, and how to stay involved with the podcast.Kate’s website is packed with insightful blogs covering every aspect oflove, dating and relationships:https://lovekatetaylor.com/Thank you for listening to the Liberté– Free to Be podcast.I hope this episode has left you feeling informed, reassured and inspired.If it has, I’d love you to join the free Liberté Lifestyle Hub on Facebook,a growing community of over 300 women making new connections and supporting one another.Come and say hello on Instagram: @libertefreetobe @rachelperu1If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, review and share — your support truly means the world to me.Keep being fabulous Rachel xDating Over 50, Dating After 40, Online Dating Later in Life,Menopause and Relationships, Love After Divorce,Sex and Desire After 40, Confidence in Dating,UK Relationship Expert, Online Dating Advice,Intimacy Later in Life, Hormone Replacement Therapy,Self-Love, Liberté – Free to Be Podcast,Women’s Confidence, Dating Apps Over 50,Relationships Later in Life