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Our Better Half

Sexologist Dr. Jane Fleishman and sex therapist Dr. Rosara Torrisi break down the beauty of human sexuality in the latter half of life -- also known as the better half.

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Episode 61: Buzz with Hallie Lieberman

Our Better Half ·

2018/05/06

Our guest this week is Dr. Hallie Lieberman, the author of a new book about the history of the vibrator and other sex toys, Buzz: A Stimulating History of the Sex Toy. You can find out more about the book at Hallie’s website. When ordering your copy of the book, please support your local independent bookstore. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

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28:37

Episode 60: Teaching Older Adults about Sex with Dr....

Our Better Half ·

2018/04/29

This week we talked to Gayle Appel Doll, the author of Sexuality and Long Term Care: Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Older Adults and the director of the Center of Aging at Kansas State University. To check out the book and find out where you can buy it go here. In this episode Gayle speaks about the importance of nursing home staff recognizing older adults’ sexuality. Here are links and references to the other resources that were mentioned in today’s episode: Jane's contribution

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23:14

Episode 59: Bill Stayton on Religion and Sex

Our Better Half ·

2018/04/23

Dr. Bill Stayton, renowned sexuality educator, marriage and family therapist, and pastor of human sexuality is our guest on this week’s show. You might be surprised to learn the role of religion in his teaching (not what you’d expect). Some of the resources Bill discussed with us: Our Whole Lives curriculum World Association for Sexual Health Declaration of Sexual Rights If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Send us new

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17:16

Episode 58: What is sex?

Our Better Half ·

2018/04/15

What is sex? (for older adults) Results just in – older adults have a wide and varied palette when it comes to describing what gets them going sexually. Listen to the results of our survey on older adults’ sexual expression. You might be surprised to hear some of their responses! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Send us new ideas for surveys. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

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32:50

Episode 57: Interview with Lynn Comella

Our Better Half ·

2018/04/08

Lynn Comella is our guest on this week’s episode and we are grateful to have her with us. Lynn is the author of Vibrator Nation: How Feminist Sex Toy Stores Changed the Business of Pleasure, published by Duke University Press. Check out Lynn’s website for more information and how to order the book. Buy it from your local feminist sex toy store (and give them your support) or from your local, independent bookstore. So check out the show. And subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners

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16:37

Episode 56: Pelvic Health and Sex

Our Better Half ·

2018/04/01

On today’s show we are thrilled to have Dr. Patricia Young with us. Patricia is a Physical Therapist, founder and owner of Restore Physical Therapy and Wellness, specializing in pelvic floor health. She received her Ph.D. in Physical Therapy at Temple University and is knowledgeable and delightful to talk with. She’s got great resources on her website on pelvic health. And she was recently quoted in my column on sex and aging for our local newspaper. So check out the show. We love our listeners and

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23:21

Episode 55: Sexual Communication

Our Better Half ·

2018/03/26

How do we communicate sexually? Is it verbal? Non-verbal? A combination of each? On today’s show, Jane and Ashley discuss what the research says about sexual communication and the results of our first listeners’ survey. As always, they’ve got tips for you. Give a listen, and enjoy! Research we discussed on today’s show: Fleishman, J. M. (2016). Coming of age at the time of Stonewall: Internalized homophobia, sexual communication, resilience, relationship satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction in

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22:31

Episode 54: Interview with Joan Price

Our Better Half ·

2018/03/19

This week we talked to Joan Price, the author of The Ultimate Guide to Sex After 50, Naked at Our Age and Better Than I Ever Expected. In this episode Joan speaks about her inspiration for her books, the changes in the field of sexuality and aging, sex toys and tips for both older adults and younger folks in regards to sex and aging. For more information on Joan Price and to check out her books go to http://www.joanprice.com/. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback

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18:52

Episode 53: Body Image

Our Better Half ·

2018/03/11

What do we mean when we talk about body image? What are the researchers saying about it? How does body image affect us as we age? And what are the implications on our sexuality? Join us as Jane and Ashley discuss the latest research and give some tips. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Research we discussed on today’s show: Koch, P. B., Kernoff, P. M., Thurau, D., & Carey, M. (2005). “Feeling

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22:44

Episode 52: Interview with Joan Ditzion

Our Better Half ·

2018/03/06

This week we talked to Joan Ditzion, one of the authors of Our Bodies, Ourselves. In this episode Joan speaks about the history and inspiration of the legendary book and how it has evolved throughout the years. And she has tips for women on different aspects of aging. For more information on Our Bodies, Ourselves or to check out their great web resources, visit https://www.ourbodiesourselves.org So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this

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25:45

Episode 51: Interview with Dr. Mitch Tepper, Sex and...

Our Better Half ·

2018/02/26

This week we cover a few topics that affect us as we age. We have the great pleasure to have Dr. Mitchell Tepper, a sexologist who focuses on sex and disabilities on our show this week. Mitch discusses his research and an extraordinary documentary he and Dr. Mark Schoen are creating called, “Love After War.” It’s an in-depth look into the lives of active duty service members and veterans who have returned home with physical and/or psychological health challenges that are creating difficulties in

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28:28

Episode 50: Interview with Dr. Patti Britton

Our Better Half ·

2018/02/19

Show Notes #50 Interview with Patti Britton On this show, we have an interview with the fabulous Dr. Patti Britton talking about her work, her loss, and how her work moves her through her grief. Find out more about Sexology University and Sex Coach U here at Dr. Patti Britton’s website. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “Landmine” by Bankrupt

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Episode 49: Passionate Pursuits, Celebrating Black...

Our Better Half ·

2018/02/12

As this is the start of Black History month, we wanted to raise up the work of Black women who’ve expanded our knowledge of sexuality and why Black Lives Matter. So stay with us. We talk about talented and courageous Black women: Audre Lorde, Angela Bowen, Mandy Carter, and Imani Woody. And we explain why Black Lives Matter to us as two white women. Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “Sultry Space Showers” by B.Leo. All music available through Creative Commons Attribution,

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28:59

Episode 48: Interview with Dr. Dennis Dailey

Our Better Half ·

2018/01/29

With the new publication of the landmark model for sexuality, Circles of Sexuality, Ashley interviews her mentor and creator of the model, Dr. Dennis Dailey. Dennis is humorous, humble, and an honor to have with us. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “The Long Goodbye” by John Pazdan. All music available through Creative Commons Attribution,

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18:34

Episode 47: Prairie Voles, #MeToo, and Consent

Our Better Half ·

2018/01/22

You don’t want to miss this episode. It all starts with Jane’s rant about sexual harassment with tips on what to do and where to turn for help. We also talk about prairie voles who are not only adorable but they mate for life. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “Reverie” by _ghost. Segment music (Let’s Talk Policy) courtesy of bensound.com

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21:05

Episode 46: An Ode to John DeLamater and S’Naps

Our Better Half ·

2018/01/15

Dr. John DeLamater died on December 13, 2017. A leader, a teacher, a mentor, and a researcher of older adults’ sexuality, Jane and Ashley recount his significant research to continue his legacy. Jane rants about disasters awaiting the latest DC tax “reform” and wants us all getting involved locally. Ashley’s into S’Naps and self-care. Great show so check it out! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Opening music by

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18:57

Episode 45: My Bells Are Just Not Jingling

Our Better Half ·

2017/12/24

Just in time for the holidays. If you’re feeling kind of down, grieving a loss, or sensing a bit of skin hunger, this episode may give you some reprieve. We discuss research on sexual bereavement, when you’re mourning the loss of sexual intimacy. We offer tips on dealing with loss of a sexual partner. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Here are some good online sex toy retailers (1, 2, 3) – but you should also check out

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21:07

Episode 44: Let's Get Physical

Our Better Half ·

2017/12/18

In this episode, we look at the connections between physical health and sexual well-being. From sexual satisfaction for midlife women (age 45-60) and erectile dysfunction for men, to pelvic thrusts for all, we cover a lot of ground. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “Bill Conti – Gonna Fly Now (Instrumental Hip Hop Remix by Sidom).” Segment

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17:07

Episode 43: Bringing Back the '80s

Our Better Half ·

2017/12/11

This week, we highlight the work of Dr. Dennis Dailey and the Circles of Sexuality, first published in 1981 in a text on aging, recently updated in a book about addictions, and coming soon to a journal on life planning. And it feels like we’re back in the 80s with attacks on Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security at the national level -- start getting active locally. We offer more tips on great sex and the value of good mental health professionals -- search no further for a good sex therapist or

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Episode 42: Interview with Dr. Beverly Whipple,...

Our Better Half ·

2017/10/12

In this show, we turn the mic over to Dr. Beverly Whipple, an award-winning, internationally-known sexual health researcher. She’s one of our favorite sex researchers and she was very generous about her time so we devoted this entire episode to her and her work. Dr. Whipple is professor emerita at Rutgers University, a sex researcher, co-author of The G Spot and Other Recent Discoveries about Human Sexuality, and a leader in our field. She spoke about her research on female ejaculation, orgasms,

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