DR. MED. SHEILA DE LIZ

In conversation with Bettina Rust - "Light my Fire. For the sex of your life" Book premiere

A manifesto for more pleasure, self-determination and really good sex. Even - or especially - in the second half of life

Sheila de Liz is convinced that sex is anything but the most beautiful thing in the world - it is medicine for body, mind and soul. Sex remains important, especially in old age, so that we feel good and healthy. But what do you do when your libido starts to wane? Many women over 50 suffer from this and often have no idea what the reason could be, especially if they otherwise feel lively. If they raise the issue with their doctor, they are often met with a mild smile or are told: "At your age, that's normal." But nobody should accept this!

The popular gynecologist Sheila de Liz explains with wit, openness and clear words how lust really works, why it sometimes disappears and how to get it back again. Spoiler: Contrary to popular belief, good sex doesn't just happen in the mind - the secret also lies in a small, often underestimated hormone called testosterone.

"Light my Fire. For the sex of my life" will be published by Rowohlt Polaris Verlag on May 15, 2026, 304 pages. Illustrations by: Dani Becker.