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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Linda Geddes

‘When people can talk about sex, they flourish’: the rise of sexual wellness

Illustration by Paul Tansley/Observer Design.
Illustration by Paul Tansley/Observer Design. Illustration: Guardian Design

Tina was 52 when her long-term relationship ended. She had experienced low libido throughout her perimenopause years, and her relationship had become “pretty much sexless by the end”, so reigniting her sex life felt like a daunting prospect.

But rather than closing the book on her sexuality, Tina turned to a sexual wellness app called Dipsea, and began listening to erotic stories, as well as learning about different self-pleasure and communication techniques.

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