2. Colm Tóibín's in his 70s

What is it like being a man in your 70s? In Episode 2 of Michael Rosen’s series about manhood and masculinity, celebrated author and poet Colm Tóibín shares how he feels less and less sexual energy as he ages, especially after surviving testicular cancer. But he’s far from depressed about it. In fact, he’s busy putting that energy to other uses.

In this episode, Colm speaks to the visceral realities of aging, but also the new opportunities for physical and creative self-discovery.

Presenter: Michael Rosen

Producer: Rich Power

Executive Producer: Dave Anderson

Sound Mixer: Dan King

Editor: Kirsten Lass

Production Manager: Emily Duffy

Commissioning Editor: Dan Clarke

A Loftus Media Production for BBC Radio 4