Senator Goedele Liekens discusses body image and ageing in Story interview
Belgian senator and sexologist Goedele Liekens, serving in office since 2024, opened up about body image, ageing, and her personal life in an interview published by the magazine Story. Stepping away from her parliamentary work on gender equality and victim support, the 63-year-old media personality discussed her desire for larger and firmer buttocks, her views on television appearances, and navigating single life past sixty.
Liekens currently sits on the parliamentary committee addressing equal opportunities for women and men, dealing with significant legislative files such as care centers for victims of sexual violence and the protection of minors online. However, the latest profile in Story temporarily shifted away from these weighty political dossiers to focus instead on her personal reflections regarding appearance, skin, and her physical form.
Reflecting on Body Image and Ageing in the Public Eye
When asked what she would change about her appearance, Liekens pointed directly to her physique. “My buttocks, if I really have to choose,” she stated to Story. “I would like them a bit bigger and firmer. Funny, because back in the day that was precisely something you felt ashamed of. Now young women want more buttocks.” Despite these personal wishes, she expressed contentment with her height at 1.75 meters, describing it as nicely tall without being overly large.
Liekens noted a distinct difference between her private self and her televised persona. She admitted to feeling more satisfied with her reflection in a home mirror than with how she appears on screen. “On screen I always look like I just stepped out of a little box, while I prefer to be natural,” she explained, adding that her morning routine at home simply involves twisting her hair into a bun and securing it with a pin.
Acknowledging her transition from her years as Miss Belgium to her current public profile, Liekens embraced her standing as a public figure over sixty. “I don’t appear on TV now because I’m the prettiest,” she observed. “I am the sixty-plusser. But how I look remains important.”
Personal Life and Relationships at 63
Beyond physical appearance, the sexologist addressed intimacy and dating later in life. She indicated that romance at age 63 does not require constant intensity. “It doesn’t always have to be a culinary masterpiece,” Liekens remarked. “If you are both satisfied with fries and sausage once a week, that is fine too.”
Currently single, Liekens confirmed she avoids modern dating platforms entirely, stating she does not use Tinder. “A man who suits me knows how to find me,” she noted, adding that she feels no immediate desire to marry again, though she remains open to future possibilities. She attributed her cautious approach to past experiences, describing herself as her own greatest critic shaped by a difficult past.
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