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Our Better Half began in 2015 when a 50-something vanilla married lady starts asking questions about modern sex for classic bodies and wonders why everyone keeps laughing. Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh, writer and blogger, talked with experts on sex and sexuality and interviews people around the world on the topic of sex over 50. With segments like "Explain That To a Grandma" we cross generational lines and we get folks talking about healthy sex beyond the childbearing years and into the arthri ...
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Our guest this time is Kathy Labriola, a nurse, counselor, and hypnotherapist in Berkeley, California. She has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for the past 30 years. Kathy is the author of four books on consensual non-monogamy including her latest, Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She is extra c…
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Our guest this time is the wonderful Dr. Israel Martinez, a certified sex therapist and coach with a group practice that specializes in therapy with the LGBTQ+, ethically non-monogamous, and kink/BDSM communities. He is the author of the book Helping Gay Men Find Love: Tips for Guys on Dating and Beginning a Healthy Relationship, has been published…
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Tushabe Wa Tushabe, an Assistant Professor at Widener University in The Center for Human Sexuality Studies, graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, in Indiana, earned a Master's in women's studies from Texas Women's University, and received a Ph.D. in Decolonial African Epistemologie from Binghamton University. Tushabe's research interests f…
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Cindy Gallop is a woman taking the world by storm, disrupting venture capital and erotic imagery available online. Cindy is an advertising consultant, the founder and former chair of the US branch of the advertising firm Bartle Bogle Hegarty, and, most important for our conversation today, she is the founder of If We Ran The World and MakeLoveNotPo…
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Dr. Igor Grabovac graduated in Medicine from the School of Medicine, University of Zagreb in Croatia. During his student days, he developed an interest in improving health in vulnerable communities and conducted research on discrimination of LGBT patients and doctors in the Croatian health care system. He has worked for the International Gay, Lesbi…
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Our guest today is Tyler Buchiero. Tyler is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist. He earned his master’s degree from the Greater Rochester Collaborative program and currently also works for the University of Rochester in their older adult service. He has a particular interest in working with individuals struggling wi…
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We are delighted to welcome Dr. Gretchen Frey back to the podcast. We first interviewed Gretchen right after she retired from her specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practiced Gynecology from 2010 until 2021. She is now completely retired from clinical practice focusing primarily on sexuality education. ​Sabitha and Jane taught a pre-confer…
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Our guest this time is Dr. Pebble Kranz from the Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness. She is a Family Medicine doctor with a background in theater who now specializes in sexual medicine. Mentored by a beloved sex therapist, the late Gina Ogden, she has been trained in sexual medicine through the European Society of Sexual Medicine and became a Fel…
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Our guest this time is Rev. Jennifer Brower, Certified Life Coach, semi-retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and Fellow in Thanatology. We talk with her about death, dying, and bereavement and their links to sexuality. She works with people who are navigating significant life transitions. Some are joyful, like marriage, and others, like mournin…
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Erica Berger-Hausthor is a native New Yorker who practices Elder Law in New York and Florida. She assists clients with planning, preparation, and execution of estate planning documents, drafting petitions and motions for probate and estate administration, and long-term care asset protection planning. Erica is committed to supporting people with the…
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Our guest this time is Carrie Baker, the Baumann professor of American Studies and Chair of the Program for the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. Dr. Baker is a lawyer and has a Ph.D. in women’s studies from Emory University. She teaches courses and writes on gender, law, and public policy; feminist social movements; reproductive justice;…
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Dr. Adrienne N. Williams is a Colorado native living in Atlanta, GA by way of Philadelphia, PA. She is a licensed clinical social worker and an AASECT-certified clinical sex therapist and in private practice, her goal is to dismantle stigma and shame about mental health and sex in our society. Using an intersystems approach, she provides individual…
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Our guest this time is Tiff Cagle, MD, CSC. Dr. Cagle is a board-certified family medicine physician, sex educator, sex counselor, and certified coach from Durham, North Carolina. She is the founder of Sensate Health, a virtual clinic providing medical consultations for sexual concerns at sensatehealthnc.com. She received her medical degree from UN…
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Our guest today is Dr. Abel Knochel! Dr. Knochel (they/them pronouns) is an Associate Professor in the University of Minnesota Duluth Social Work Department. Abel teaches undergraduate and graduate students about socially just, anti-oppressive practice with groups, organizations and communities. They research aging among transgender and nonbinary p…
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Hey listeners! It’s Jane here with great news. We got picked up for Season 9! Can you believe it? And starting in just 2 weeks, we’ve got a line-up of guests who will educate you, entertain you, and inform you on everything you’ll need to know about sex in the second half of life. We’ve also got a new sponsor this year, Hot Octopuss, and you’ll be …
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Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy! We’re delighted to welcome back the wonderful Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, a Unitarian Universalist Minister of Relig…
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Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy! Our guest this time is Dr. Mark Levand, a sexuality educator and researcher who has spent many deep and reflective years …
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Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy! Dr. Bill Stayton is a psychologist, sexologist, and theologian. After serving as a pastor, hospital chaplain, and seminar…
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Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy! Join Rosara, Sabitha, and Jane for a wonderful discussion about sex therapy in the Jewish Orthodox community with Talli R…
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This is it, listeners, our last episode for the season. We have been having a blast this year bringing you fascinating, captivating, and inspiring conversations with some of the best thinkers in the field of sexuality and aging. And now it’s time for us to take a well-needed break for the summer. But don’t worry, we’ve still got some great shows we…
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Hey listeners! This is our last new episode of the season before we take a break for the summer and we are delighted to end our season with a fantastic guest. Dr. Patti Britton! Dr. Britton is a nationally board-certified Clinical Sexologist and is known as the “Mother of Sex Coaching.” She’s the author of hundreds of articles, book chapters, forew…
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We’re delighted to welcome back the wonderful Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, a Unitarian Universalist Minister of Religious Education who received his EdD from the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. He serves on the General Assembly Advisory Council of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Rev. Dr. Carrow-Boyd is a s…
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Sex therapist, Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, has dedicated her career to helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirits. With nearly 25 years of experience as a clinical director of one of the largest sexual health centers in the US, she bridges the gap between the medical and psychological aspects of women's sexual health. Dr. Marcus holds a P…
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Our guest this week, Dr. Donna Oriowo LICSW, CST, is an award-winning DEI advocate, international speaker, and certified sex and relationship therapist in the Washington D.C. metro area. Dr. Donna is the owner of the private practice, AnnodRight, which specializes in working with Black women on issues related to colorism and texturism and its impac…
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Our guest this week is Dr. Neil Cannon. Dr. Cannon is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Supervisor, as well as a WPATH Certified Gender Therapist. Neil is a co-founder and the Clinical Director of The Cannon Institute. Neil is a master therapist and clinical thought leader in the field of sex therapy and supervision. Neil is one of the very few p…
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In this second part of our special 2-part series, our co-hosts, Jayleen, Sabitha, Rosara, and Jane are again sitting around a virtual kitchen table with mugs of tea, great baked goods, and lots of honest reflections. We talk with each other about the impact this podcast has had on our work and how it has impacted the field of human sexuality. We st…
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Our guest this time is Dr. Mark Levand, a sexuality educator and researcher who has spent many deep and reflective years in the church. He’s passionate about training future sexuality educators through his deep interests in sexuality, religion, and diversity. Take a listen. It’s a terrific episode and we had a great time talking all things religion…
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In this first part of a 2-part series, our co-hosts, Jayleen, Sabitha, Rosara, and Jane are sitting around a virtual kitchen table with mugs of tea, great baked goods, and lots of honest reflections. We talk honestly to each other about our own journeys with aging as sexual beings. How we feel about growing older, our gender identities, going throu…
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Dr. Bill Stayton is a psychologist, sexologist, and theologian. After serving as a pastor, hospital chaplain, and seminary faculty member, he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Widener University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. He received a Gold Medal Award from the World Association for Sexual Health for promoting dialogue with…
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Our guest this time, Support Pup Cooper (aka Dr. Justin Sitron), is a professor, sexologist, sexuality educator, and advocate for diversity and inclusion. He’s also a coach who helps his clients get the most joy out of their sex lives and relationships. As a culturally responsive and kink-affirming sexuality educator, his social media and education…
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Dr. John Taylor is an Assistant Professor, Author, Christian Therapist, Media Personality, and Sexuality Educator in Philadelphia. His book: Pocket Guide For Young Men Without Fathers; Important Life Lessons was published January 2018. Dr. Taylor is also the host of the Spotify Podcast: My Mortality Matters: The Voices and Lives of Black Men. Dr. T…
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Erica Fletcher is a certified manual physical therapist in private practice outside Philadelphia at Fletcher Physical Therapy in Narberth, Pennsylvania. Erica specializes in the treatment of pelvic, spinal and cranial dysfunction. She is a pelvic floor therapist and treats people of all genders with sexual pain syndromes. She receives referrals fro…
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Our guest this time is Joanne Cropper. Joanne has worked in the field of intellectual disabilities for the last 30+ years. Originally from England, she came to NYC 29 years ago. After working at a summer camp, she was offered a job in NYC and decided to stay. She is the Director of Staff Development at a non-profit organization that provides suppor…
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Our guest this time is Dr. Brian DeVries, a passionate researcher who truly enjoys putting his research into practice. For instance, here’s the website he and his colleagues created to help promote thinking and talking about Advance Care Planning (ACP) among LGBTQ older adults. On the home page of this site is a link to their large Canadian study: …
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Our guest this week is Nathalie Huitema who just received her Ph.D. this year in human sexuality from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a master’s degree in psychogerontology from Radboud University in the Netherlands and postgraduate degrees in sexology and psychology. Nathalie worked as a government-licensed psychologist in nu…
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This week's guest, Dr. Hani Miletski, is a sex and relationship therapist in private practice in Bethesda, Maryland, with over 28 years of clinical experience. As an AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor, she has trained and supervised therapists and professionals around the world and has presented nationally and internationally. She is als…
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Our guest this week is Aubri Lancaster. Aubri is a sex educator of 17 years sharing adult products and educating on the mechanics of arousal. As a Greyromantic Asexual, Aubri has lived experience and a connection to the Asexual and Aromantic communities that provides a unique perspective on the issues facing the changing landscape of sexuality and …
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Our guest is Dr. Maggie Syme from the Marcus Institute for Aging Research, a part of Hebrew Senior Life, working with thousands of older adults each day in a clinical and research capacity. She is a research psychologist by training with a specialty in aging. Her research has focused on the biopsychosocial aspects of sexual health and aging and the…
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John Ballew is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Atlanta. He has taught for The Body Electric School for more than 20 years. Professionally and personally he’s most interested these days in what it means to have a good and meaningful life, particularly in midlife and beyond. Join our conversation as John Ballew delights Jane,…
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Join Rosara, Sabitha, and Jane for a wonderful discussion about sex therapy in the Jewish Orthodox community with Talli Rosenbaum, an individual and couple therapist and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She co-hosts her own podcast, Intimate Judaism (which is fantastic!) and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced …
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Listeners, we’ve got great news! We just got picked up for Season 8! We couldn’t wait to tell you and we are thrilled. Rosara, Jane, Sabitha, and Jayleen will all be back in the fall with more great information and intriguing guests to satisfy your curiosity. Keep on having a great summer and, as the old song goes, we’ll see you in September! Pleas…
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This is it, listeners, our last episode for the season. We have been having a blast this year bringing you fascinating, captivating, and inspiring conversations with some of the best thinkers in the field of sexuality and aging. And now it’s time for us to take a well-needed break for the summer. But before we do, we want to give a tremendous thank…
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Our guest this time is Ian Kulp. Ian has over 7 years of experience in the Adult Sexual Health and Welless Sector and he has spent over 20 years in the business world. Ian is now the Head of Sales for Je Joue where he is creating a bridge to sexual wellness through education, market collaboration, and inclusive dialogue. Before Je Joue, Ian was the…
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This episode is a conversation with Dr. Betsy Crane, a sexuality scholar, educator, author, and researcher. Betsy recently retired as Professor and former Director of graduate studies at the Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies, where she had taught since 2007. Betsy earned a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2000 and her MA in Me…
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Elle Chase is a sex educator, author, speaker, and body acceptance activist. Elle’s inspirational work have been featured on NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, Glamour, The Daily Beast, Salon and Cosmopolitan.com. She is a sought-after sex expert for other amazing podcasts, including "In Bed with Jessica Drake," (a previous guest on our show!) and is also a res…
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Our guest, Aleece Fosnight, talks with Rosara, Sabitha, and Jane all about lube. Lube with sex toys, silicone-based lube, water-based lube, CBD and lube, parabens in lube, queer sex and lube, anal sex and lube. She even breaks down osmolality. She’s from Ashevile, North Carolina and she’s an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, Certified Sexuality …
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Our guest this time is Jessica Badonsky, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with about 20 years of experience in the wellness space. For the last decade, her focus has been as an intimacy and erotic power coach at Private Parts of Wellness. Jessica is a holotropic practitioner, which means that she considers all parts of her clients. She i…
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Our guest this time is Dr. Ateret Gewirtz, a Certified Sex Therapist, senior faculty member at the School of Social Work at the University of Haifa, and the director of the Science of Sex Research Lab. Dr. Gewirtz explores with us why older adults have sex, why sex may be better as we age, what health professionals need to learn, and why we need to…
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Our guest this week is Elizabeth Dell, the founder of Amorus, the digital intimacy app for partners. She’s a certified sexuality educator with a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley. Elizabeth is a serial entrepreneur who has built five successful companies, and a longtime film producer, producing multiple indie features, including Destination…
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Dr. Rosara Torrisi has always loved to talk with clients about sex toys and sexual health aides. Then, in January of 2021, she opened That Drawer, an eritic boutique, sexual health supply and gender expression gear shop. Listen in as Rosara talks with her co-host Dr. Jane Fleishman about the wonderful world of sex toys that will warm you up this wi…
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