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—not perfection—drives 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.
About the guest :
Keri 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.
Key takeaways:
Dating later in life offers clarity and complexity: clearer self-knowledge, tighter schedules, and the need for intentional effort.
Apps expand options but can fragment focus; honesty in profiles and staying present with one match at a time improves outcomes.
Real intimacy starts with consent, comfort, and communication—before technique or timing.
Presence is a skill: the same mindfulness that supports yoga or meditation supports more connected sex.
De-shaming desire matters; explore preferences without judgment when they’re consensual and legal.
Long-term relationships need updated tools: regular check-ins, shared definitions of intimacy, and acceptance that growth can change compatibility.
Over-analysis drains spark; choose which issues merit energy and which can be let go.
Reconnecting to your body can start in the shower: slow down, notice sensation, smell, and breath—no sexual outcome required.
Therapists are human; personal experience can deepen empathy but doesn’t replace doing the work as partners.
If a relationship ends after honest work, it can still be a healthy outcome—prioritize safety, authenticity, and mutual respect.
How to connect with the guest
Website: kerigreenlmft.com
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