{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F494eaca7-0cdb-41c5-af03-a7bee0f27e8a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Dating, Desire & Real Talk: What Sex Therapy Teaches Us About Modern Intimacy with Keri Green, LMFT","description":"On this episode of Pleasure Principles with host Avik Chakraborty, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist Keri Green unpacks dating in your 40s, the paradox of hookup apps, and how presence\u2014not perfection\u2014drives connection. We dig into consent-first communication, de-shaming desire, creating safety in the body, and why long-term relationships thrive when partners evolve honestly. Practical, direct, and grounded, this conversation moves beyond buzzwords to simple tools you can use tonight. Optimized for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn discovery: sex therapy, intimacy, dating after 40, relationship communication, mindful sexuality, consent, desire mismatch, ethical non-monogamy context, therapy for couples, body-based awareness.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0About the guest\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0:\nKeri Green, LMFT is a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist with 20+ years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples communicate needs, navigate desire differences, and build pleasure-positive, consent-led intimacy.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0Key takeaways:\u00a0\n\n\nDating later in life offers clarity and complexity: clearer self-knowledge, tighter schedules, and the need for intentional effort.\n\n\nApps expand options but can fragment focus; honesty in profiles and staying present with one match at a time improves outcomes.\n\n\nReal intimacy starts with consent, comfort, and communication\u2014before technique or timing.\n\n\nPresence is a skill: the same mindfulness that supports yoga or meditation supports more connected sex.\n\n\nDe-shaming desire matters; explore preferences without judgment when they\u2019re consensual and legal.\n\n\nLong-term relationships need updated tools: regular check-ins, shared definitions of intimacy, and acceptance that growth can change compatibility.\n\n\nOver-analysis drains spark; choose which issues merit energy and which can be let go.\n\n\nReconnecting to your body can start in the shower: slow down, notice sensation, smell, and breath\u2014no sexual outcome required.\n\n\nTherapists are human; personal experience can deepen empathy but doesn\u2019t replace doing the work as partners.\n\n\nIf a relationship ends after honest work, it can still be a healthy outcome\u2014prioritize safety, authenticity, and mutual respect.\n\n\n\u00a0\nHow to connect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0\nWebsite:\u00a0kerigreenlmft.com\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6fc409da-a195-4067-90c1-a92f7c84c453/untitled-design-4-b62zz.jpg"}