How Sexual Health Impacts Longevity, Vitality, and Relationships

In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, I sit down with Susan Bratton for an open and enlightening conversation about sexual health, a topic often neglected in broader discussions about well-being and longevity.

We redefine what it means to have a “healthy sex life,” moving beyond intercourse to focus on pleasure, connection, communication, and exploration. Together, we cover how sexual wellness supports physical and emotional health, how fitness and performance are linked, and why practicing intimacy is essential as we age.

The episode explores everything from the science of orgasm and the role of the brain in pleasure, to regenerative therapies, sexual biohacking, and practical tools that help improve intimacy and satisfaction. Whether you’re in your 30s or 70s, this episode is packed with insights to help you enhance your relationship with your partner, and yourself.

Key Takeaways

- Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being and longevity.

- Great sex involves more than intercourse—pleasure and connection matter.

- Understanding your body (and your partner’s) leads to better experiences.

- Fitness and sexual performance go hand in hand.

- Stress, pain, and emotional safety all impact sexual desire.

- Multiple orgasms are possible for all genders with the right knowledge.

- Intimacy grows through practice, communication, and experimentation.

- Toys, tools, and natural lubricants can be valuable additions to your sex life.

- Regenerative therapies and biohacking can help maintain or restore sexual function with age.

- Nitric oxide supplements support blood flow and performance.

- The foundation of desire is built on trust, safety, and novelty.


Notable Quotes

"Is there any way to improve sexual performance?"

"Pleasure is a physical embodiment of health."

"All women can have orgasms from intercourse."

"Sexual skills can be learned and improved."

"The brain is your biggest sex organ."

"Toys are sex tools for playful exploration."

"Desire is a simple equation: trust and safety."

"You can do these hacks to extend your health span."

"The penis is a very malleable tissue mass."

"Best sex of my life at 63."

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Sexual Health
03:14 – Redefining a Healthy Sex Life
06:02 – The Power of Pleasure and Connection
09:03 – How Sexual Health Supports Longevity
12:05 – Fitness and Sexual Performance
15:02 – Stress, Intimacy, and Desire
18:01 – Exploring Orgasmic Potential
21:04 – Developing Sexual Skills
24:02 – Techniques and Intimacy Tools
27:04 – The Brain’s Role in Sexual Pleasure
35:52 – Unlocking Multiple Orgasms
43:01 – Navigating Pain and Enhancing Pleasure
57:10 – Regenerative Therapies & Sexual Biohacking
01:02:32 – Tools to Support Sexual Function

Keywords
sexual health, intimacy, pleasure, longevity, orgasm, sexual performance, sexual wellness, relationships, sexual techniques, sexual education, regenerative therapies, sexual biohacking, pain management, sexual positions, erectile dysfunction, intimacy tools