Kate Thornton Candidly Admits Sex is Low on Her Priority List

Kate Thornton, now 53, says she has shifted her focus toward wellbeing and family. She has embraced Pilates and cold water swimming to manage menopausal changes and restore balance.

New fitness habits

Thornton has turned to Pilates for strength and flexibility. She also joined friends for chilly swims three to four times per week.

She credits group dips with improving her mood. Friends such as Jenny Powell and Tamzin Outhwaite helped inspire the change.

Mental health and menopause

The presenter candidly admits the menopause altered her priorities. She says intimacy and sex are lower on her agenda than they once were.

Her main goal became regaining emotional stability. Physical routines were adopted to feel healthier, not for vanity.

Broadcasting, podcasting and career shifts

Thornton reduced her role on Loose Women after her son was born. She later retrained as a therapist following a career setback.

She hosts the weekly White Wine Question Time podcast. Guests have included Amanda Holden and Princess Eugenie.

Parenting and personal life

Her son Ben is 17. She separated from his father, DJ Darren Emerson, in 2011.

Thornton describes mixed emotions as her child grows older. She misses the sidelines of parenting and finds those changes poignant.

Balancing work and family

She has spoken about the pressures of parenting alone. Thornton stresses the need for honest conversations about juggling responsibilities.

Stepping back professionally allowed her to focus on family. She was offered her current show the day her son finished his GCSEs.

This report draws on Thornton’s interview with Bella magazine and coverage by Filmogaz.com. It reflects her recent remarks about life after the menopause and her routine changes.