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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 38: Dandies, Dildos & Donuts

Episode 38: Dandies, Dildos & Donuts

The title of our show begins with dandies, a term used in the late 19th century referring to men wearing women's or effe... Read more

14 Apr 2017

26mins

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73: Results of our Latest Survey: Finding a New Partner

73: Results of our Latest Survey: Finding a New Partner

Today we report on the results of our latest survey, Finding a Sexual Partner as an Older Adult. Thanks so much to all o... Read more

17 Nov 2018

12mins

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Episode 39: The Golden Age

Episode 39: The Golden Age

​This episode is dedicated to that old faithful term, the Golden Age, which was often use to refer to seniors.  Jane rem... Read more

1 May 2017

20mins

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70: Peace and Pleasure with Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke

70: Peace and Pleasure with Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke

Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke is a sexosopher, sexual epistemologist, cultural and clinical sexologist, sexecologist, Afri... Read more

8 Oct 2018

18mins

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Episode 44: Let's Get Physical

Episode 44: Let's Get Physical

In this episode, we look at the connections between physical health and sexual well-being. From sexual satisfaction for ... Read more

18 Dec 2017

21mins

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90: Welcome Dr. Rosara Torrisi!

90: Welcome Dr. Rosara Torrisi!

This week, we say goodbye to our beloved co-host Dr. Ashley Mader and welcome Dr. Rosara Torrisi to the OBH team.

7 Oct 2019

9mins

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82: Kink-Aware Therapist: Older Couples, Sexual Losses, Cancer

82: Kink-Aware Therapist: Older Couples, Sexual Losses, Cancer

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, a couples and sex therapist, an Associate Profe... Read more

24 Mar 2019

19mins

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80: Guiding Your Relationship to Better Times

80: Guiding Your Relationship to Better Times

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Philip Rutter. Phil has been a Psychologist in private practice and an A... Read more

25 Feb 2019

18mins

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63: Menopause: A Part of Life

63: Menopause: A Part of Life

Our guest this week is Dr. Heather Dillaway, a great researcher from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan who bel... Read more

20 May 2018

17mins

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87: Erection Defection

87: Erection Defection

Today we are talking about ED. Erectile Dysfunction or Erection Defection. We also highlighted new research on older adu... Read more

2 Jun 2019

18mins

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67: Loving Non-Egalitarian Relationships

67: Loving Non-Egalitarian Relationships

Aisha-Sky Gates is a relationship coach for people in alternative lifestyle or designer relationships. What's that mean?... Read more

2 Sep 2018

16mins

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89: Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story

89: Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story

This week’s guest is Elizabeth Wood, author, scholar, strategist. Elizabeth’s new book is a beautiful memoir, a tribute ... Read more

9 Sep 2019

24mins

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86: Chronic Illness and Sexual Functioning

86: Chronic Illness and Sexual Functioning

Today we are talking with Dr. Rosara Torrisi, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who practices on Long Island. She’s one ... Read more

21 May 2019

19mins

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93: Men and Masculinities

93: Men and Masculinities

Our guest today is Dr. Robert Heasley. In addition to being a psychotherapist in private practice, he is an adjunct prof... Read more

12 Jan 2020

20mins

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81: A Guide to Online Dating

81: A Guide to Online Dating

On this show, we gave our listeners tips on how to make the most of online dating. If you like our show, if you have new... Read more

11 Mar 2019

12mins

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78: Sexuality as a Key to Vital Aging

78: Sexuality as a Key to Vital Aging

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Anita Hoffer. Anita has been involved in sexuality and aging issues for ... Read more

28 Jan 2019

17mins

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Episode 59: Bill Stayton on Religion and Sex

Episode 59: Bill Stayton on Religion and Sex

Dr. Bill Stayton, renowned sexuality educator, marriage and family therapist, and pastor of human sexuality is our guest... Read more

23 Apr 2018

23mins

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88: Transgender Sexual Health

88: Transgender Sexual Health

As our season comes to an end, listeners, you are in for a treat. Our guest is the invincible Dr. Holly Herman, who’s sp... Read more

17 Jun 2019

22mins

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85: Pre-Patriarchy and Back to the Body

85: Pre-Patriarchy and Back to the Body

Dr. Betsy Crane, an award-winning educator committed to bringing human sexuality studies to a new level, is our guest on... Read more

20 May 2019

25mins

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84: Expanding the Aging Curriculum

84: Expanding the Aging Curriculum

This week Ashley and Jane interviewed Dr. Robin Goldberg-Glen who they both know from Widener University. During the int... Read more

22 Apr 2019

21mins

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