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 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 religion and medicine about sexuality. Go check out Bill's new book, Sinless Sex: A Challenge to Religions, on his website!   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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 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 religion and medicine about sexuality. Go check out Bill's new book, Sinless Sex: A Challenge to Religions, on his <a href="https://drstayton.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>! If you like our show or have any questions contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

170: Sinless Sex (Re-Release)

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 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 Intimacy for Married Couples,”  and co-edited  “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.”    She has authored over 40  journal articles and several book chapters on sexual pain disorders, sexual health, unconsummated marriage, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the Sexual Medicine Reviews. Before training in psychotherapy, Talli treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, Talli is the academic advisor for Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy.  Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad, to lay as well as professional audiences.   Join us for an insightful and reflective discussion with Talli Rosenbaum and learn more about her publications and courses here.   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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 Rosenbaum, an individual and couple therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She co-hosts her own podcast, <a href="http://www.intimatejudaism.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intimate Judaism</a> (which is fantastic!) and is co-author of the book <a href="http://www.urimpublications.com/i-am-for-my-beloved-a-guide-to-enhanced-intimacy-for-married-couples.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples,”</a>  and co-edited <a href="https://tallirosenbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/productFlyer_978-3-319-22149-6.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.”</a> She has authored over 40  <a href="https://tallirosenbaum.com/learning-online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journal articles and several book chapters</a> on sexual pain disorders, sexual health, unconsummated marriage, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the <a href="https://www.smr.jsexmed.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sexual Medicine Reviews</a>. Before training in psychotherapy, Talli treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice, Talli is the academic advisor for <a href="https://merkazyahel.org.il/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy.</a>  Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad, to lay as well as professional audiences. Join us for an insightful and reflective discussion with Talli Rosenbaum and learn more about her publications and courses <a href="https://tallirosenbaum.com/learning-online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If you like our show or have any questions contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

169: Treating the Sexual Self in the Spiritual Realm (Re-Release)

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’re bringing back from our archives so you can still listen all summer!   And if you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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’re bringing back from our archives so you can still listen all summer! And if you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

168: Season 8 Wrap-Up

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, forewords, and five major books in sexology. Dr. Patti is a popular speaker to consumers and a seasoned professional trainer for her peers. She has also hosted over 40 DVD programs on couples’ sexual enhancement, with appearances on over 200 television shows, and over 350 interviews for radio, podcasts, summits, and media such as Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Oprah’s O Magazine, and many more.  Dr. Patti specializes in serving individuals and couples, especially the boomer generation, who are seeking sexual wellness and pleasure. She is known for her holistic approach to sexual healing and has a private practice in Los Angeles and online via Zoom worldwide.    And by the way, Dr. Patti Britton is the Co-Founder of Sex Coach U -- one of our favorite sponsors -- and it’s the world’s premier training and credentialing organization for sex coaches. Dr. Patti believes that we have a divine birthright to experience our full erotic and sexual potential.   Listeners, Patti has generously offered all of you a FREE copy of her eBook, Happy Sexy Aging!  To learn more about Dr. Patti Britton, check out her website and Sex Coach U!   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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, forewords, and five major books in sexology. Dr. Patti is a popular speaker to consumers and a seasoned professional trainer for her peers. She has also hosted over 40 DVD programs on couples’ sexual enhancement, with appearances on over 200 television shows, and over 350 interviews for radio, podcasts, summits, and media such as Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Oprah’s O Magazine, and many more. Dr. Patti specializes in serving individuals and couples, especially the boomer generation, who are seeking sexual wellness and pleasure. She is known for her holistic approach to sexual healing and has a private practice in Los Angeles and online via Zoom worldwide.  And by the way, Dr. Patti Britton is the Co-Founder of Sex Coach U -- one of our favorite sponsors -- and it’s the world’s premier training and credentialing organization for sex coaches. Dr. Patti believes that we have a divine birthright to experience our full erotic and sexual potential. Listeners, Patti has generously offered all of you a <a href="https://bit.ly/sexyagingebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE copy of her eBook, Happy Sexy Aging</a>!  To learn more about Dr. Patti Britton, check out her <a href="https://drpattibritton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://sexcoachu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex Coach U</a>! If you like our show or have any questions contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

167: Inside Secrets: For Sexological Entrepreneurs

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 sexuality and racial justice educator in the greater Los Angeles and metro O’ahu areas. He just started as Executive Minister of Religious Education at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, HI.   Greg’s research interests include critical theory, social media, Black liberation theology, effective sex education for Black teens, teacher education, and adult education. Today, we are specifically inviting Rev. Dr. Carrow-Boyd back to Our Better Half to discuss the findings of his dissertation research.   Find out more about Rev. Dr. Carrow-Boyd's work at https://uuhonolulu.org/.   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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 sexuality and racial justice educator in the greater Los Angeles and metro O’ahu areas. He just started as Executive Minister of Religious Education at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, HI. Greg’s research interests include critical theory, social media, Black liberation theology, effective sex education for Black teens, teacher education, and adult education. Today, we are specifically inviting Rev. Dr. Carrow-Boyd back to Our Better Half to discuss the findings of his dissertation research. Find out more about Rev. Dr. Carrow-Boyd's work at <a href="https://uuhonolulu.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://uuhonolulu.org/</a>. If you like our show or have any questions contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

166: Pleasure as Black Joy

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 Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, a master's in public health, master's degrees in social work from Columbia University, a degree in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and to top it all off she is also a certified bariatric counselor.   In the past, Dr. Marcus has served as executive director of not-for-profit institutions and corporations, medical practices, and laboratories. She has lectured internationally on women’s issues, gives frequent Grand Rounds to health care providers, and lectures to sex therapists around the world. She has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows, including CNBC, CBS News, Huffington Post Live, and NPR, and has been profiled by numerous magazines including the New York Times Magazine, Time Magazine, and Westchester Magazine.    If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, check out her website, her book, and read a synopsis of her Ph.D. dissertation on women and the use of vibrators which was published in a peer-reviewed journal! And if you’re on social media, check out her Instagram and TikTok!   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

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 Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, a master's in public health, master's degrees in social work from Columbia University, a degree in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and to top it all off she is also a certified bariatric counselor. In the past, Dr. Marcus has served as executive director of not-for-profit institutions and corporations, medical practices, and laboratories. She has lectured internationally on women’s issues, gives frequent Grand Rounds to health care providers, and lectures to sex therapists around the world. She has been a guest on numerous radio and television shows, including CNBC, CBS News, Huffington Post Live, and NPR, and has been profiled by numerous magazines including the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/25/magazine/the-orthodox-sex-guru.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times Magazine</a>, Time Magazine, and Westchester Magazine.  If you’d like to learn more about Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, check out her <a href="https://drbatsheva.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, her <a href="https://drbatsheva.com/the-book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">book</a>, and read a <a href="https://www.mazewomenshealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Dr-Bat-sheva-Marcus-Medical-Journal.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">synopsis of her Ph.D. dissertation</a> on women and the use of vibrators which was published in a peer-reviewed journal! And if you’re on social media, check out her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drbatsheva/?hl=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrbatsheva" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>! If you like our show or have any questions contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

165: Sexual Pleasure for Orthodox Jewish Women... and More

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 impacts on mental and sexual health. Dr. Donna specializes in working with Black women to feel Free, Fabulous, and F*cked! She is the author of Cocoa Butter &amp; Hair Grease: A Self Love Journey Through Hair and Skin and the host of a weekly family meeting for Black women called In My Black Feelings. Dr. Donna collects inspiring quotes, eats donuts, loves pasta, travels to learn, gives COVID safe handshakes, warm hugs, and (figurative) knocks on the head.   Dr. Oriowo served as DEI Co-chair and Communications Steering Committee Chair for AASECT, and she is a member of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN). She can be found on social media @Dr.DonnaOriowo, or you can visit her website or interact with her by joining the Free, Fabulous, &amp; F*cked Community on Facebook!   If you like our show or have any questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on Facebook and Instagram. If you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating. It really helps boost our show! As always, thanks for listening!

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, <a href="https://www.annodright.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AnnodRight</a>, which specializes in working with Black women on issues related to colorism and texturism and its impacts on mental and sexual health. Dr. Donna specializes in working with Black women to feel Free, Fabulous, and F*cked! She is the author of Cocoa Butter &amp; Hair Grease: A Self Love Journey Through Hair and Skin and the host of a weekly family meeting for Black women called In My Black Feelings. Dr. Donna collects inspiring quotes, eats donuts, loves pasta, travels to learn, gives COVID safe handshakes, warm hugs, and (figurative) knocks on the head. Dr. Oriowo served as DEI Co-chair and Communications Steering Committee Chair for AASECT, and she is a member of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN). She can be found on social media @Dr.DonnaOriowo, or you can visit her <a href="https://www.donnaoriowo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or interact with her by joining the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/freefabfkd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free, Fabulous, &amp; F*cked Community on Facebook</a>! If you like our show or have any questions, contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating. It really helps boost our show! As always, thanks for listening!

164: Colorism & Texturism: Black Women's Sexual Health

Our guest this week is Dr. Neil Cannon. Dr. Cannon is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist &amp; 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 people with over 10,000 hours of sex therapy supervision experience. Neil is a contributing author in the only book dedicated exclusively to sex therapy supervision. Neil is the creator of, A Strength-Based Approach for Treating Kinky Couples and a published author on the same topic. Dr. Cannon has been involved in AASECT leadership since 2007 and currently serves as Chair of the Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC), as well as the Section Leader for Colorado. Neil is highly committed to DEI &amp; Social Justice and Co-Founded The Sexuality Diversity Matters Supervision Scholarship Program for People of Color. Listeners, if you’d like to learn more about Dr. Cannon, please check out the websites: Doctorcannon.com and https://cannoninstitute.com/. If you like our show or have any questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on Facebook and Instagram. If you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating. It really helps boost our show! Thanks for listening!

Our guest this week is Dr. Neil Cannon. Dr. Cannon is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist &amp; 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 people with over 10,000 hours of sex therapy supervision experience. Neil is a contributing author in the only book dedicated exclusively to sex therapy supervision. Neil is the creator of, A Strength-Based Approach for Treating Kinky Couples and a published author on the same topic. Dr. Cannon has been involved in AASECT leadership since 2007 and currently serves as Chair of the Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC), as well as the Section Leader for Colorado. Neil is highly committed to DEI &amp; Social Justice and Co-Founded The Sexuality Diversity Matters Supervision Scholarship Program for People of Color. Listeners, if you’d like to learn more about Dr. Cannon, please check out the websites: <a href="http://doctorcannon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doctorcannon.com</a> and <a href="https://cannoninstitute.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cannoninstitute.com/</a>. If you like our show or have any questions, contact us <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating. It really helps boost our show! Thanks for listening!

163: Sex Therapy for Older Adults

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 start with giving permission, intergenerational conversations, our work with students and clients, our mentors, how we live at the intersections, how oxytocin may increase your lifespan, and so much more. If you like our show or have any questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on Facebook and Instagram. And please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

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 start with giving permission, intergenerational conversations, our work with students and clients, our mentors, how we live at the intersections, how oxytocin may increase your lifespan, and so much more. If you like our show or have any questions, contact us <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OurBetterHalf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theourbetterhalfpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. And please write to us at <a href="https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

162: Calling In: Impacts on Our Work

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 and sex with him.  Dr. Levand has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University and a Master’s in theology and religious studies from John Carroll University. Among other publications, he has recently published on matters of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the National Catholic Reporter and about Catholic Theology and Sexuality Education in the Journal of Theology &amp; Sexuality. Mark has received awards for his collaborative work in sexual diversity, cross-cultural sexuality studies, and organizational change around human sexuality in Catholic higher education.  He is the author of the forthcoming book Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change to be released by Routledge in mid-2023. Mark was the editor for a special issue of the Journal of Sexuality and Relationship Therapy on sexuality, religion, and spirituality and serves as a reviewer for several journals in the fields of sexuality and health.  He has held leadership roles to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at large institutions. Mark holds memberships in sexuality organizations, as well as the Catholic Theological Society of America, and the Society of Christian Ethics.   If you’d like to learn more about Mark, go to his website where you can find a link to his forthcoming book, Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change, and links to his articles and book chapters.  ​If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on our social media platforms. And please write to us at this address.  Thanks for listening!

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 and sex with him. Dr. Levand has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University and a Master’s in theology and religious studies from John Carroll University. Among other publications, he has recently published on matters of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the National Catholic Reporter and about Catholic Theology and Sexuality Education in the Journal of Theology &amp; Sexuality. Mark has received awards for his collaborative work in sexual diversity, cross-cultural sexuality studies, and organizational change around human sexuality in Catholic higher education.  He is the author of the forthcoming book Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change to be released by Routledge in mid-2023. Mark was the editor for a special issue of the Journal of Sexuality and Relationship Therapy on sexuality, religion, and spirituality and serves as a reviewer for several journals in the fields of sexuality and health.  He has held leadership roles to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at large institutions. Mark holds memberships in sexuality organizations, as well as the Catholic Theological Society of America, and the Society of Christian Ethics.  If you’d like to learn more about Mark, go to his <a href="http://www.marklevand.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> where you can find a link to his forthcoming book, Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change, and links to his articles and book chapters. ​If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on our social media platforms. And please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

161: The Sexual Catholic

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.

Our Better Half

The title of our show begins with dandies, a term used in the late 19th century referring to men wearing women's or effeminate clothing.  Most of Oscar Wilde’s male protagonists were considered dandies and some of them were also gay.  We think the term is similar to the term, metrosexual.  And we connected this to Jane’s latest research on older adults in same-sex relationships countering previous misconceptions about older LGBTQ adults and their sexual satisfaction.  Not only is there very little research about this population, the research that does exist problematizes their sexual lives.  If you’d like to learn more about her research, just click here or go to Jane's website to learn more about it.   We also talked about dildos and other sex toys for older adults.  Ashley talked about dildos as a great way to experience sexuality both solo through masturbation and as a couple.  As you age, your toy needs might change because of vaginal atrophy, arthritis, or erectile issues.  Sleeves, cock rings, and vibrators are widely available and there are a few companies beginning to address older adults’ needs.  She also mentioned one of our favorite TV series, Frankie and Grace, and their new vibrator for older women.  If you’re interested in more on this topic of toys for older adults, take a look at Joan Price’s book Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex.  You can order any of Joan’s books here.     And speaking of donuts, Jane talked about the coverage gap in Medicare Part D, often referred to as the donut hole.  The donut hole is a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs.  The coverage gap begins after you and your drug plan have spent a certain amount for covered prescription drugs.  If you’d like to find the best Medicare Part D plan, click here.  She then covered her favorite victory of the past few weeks.  When House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the “Ryancare” (or Obamalite) from the House floor just minutes before it was destined to be defeated, Jane cited the overwhelming resistance voiced by thousands of Americans who called, emailed, wrote, spoke out at Town Meetings, and attended rallies to voice their discontent with repealing Obamacare and possible replacements.     We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at this address.  And thanks for listening! 

The title of our show begins with dandies, a term used in the late 19th century referring to men wearing women's or effeminate clothing.  Most of Oscar Wilde’s male protagonists were considered dandies and some of them were also gay.  We think the term is similar to the term, metrosexual.  And we connected this to Jane’s latest research on older adults in same-sex relationships countering previous misconceptions about older LGBTQ adults and their sexual satisfaction.  Not only is there very little research about this population, the research that does exist problematizes their sexual lives.  If you’d like to learn more about her research, just click <a href="http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/1805611052.html?FMT=ABS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or go to Jane's <a href="http://www.janefleishman.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more about it.   We also talked about dildos and other sex toys for older adults.  Ashley talked about dildos as a great way to experience sexuality both solo through masturbation and as a couple.  As you age, your toy needs might change because of vaginal atrophy, arthritis, or erectile issues.  Sleeves, cock rings, and vibrators are widely available and there are a few companies beginning to address older adults’ needs.  She also mentioned one of our favorite TV series, Frankie and Grace, and their new vibrator for older women.  If you’re interested in more on this topic of toys for older adults, take a look at Joan Price’s book Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex.  You can order any of Joan’s books <a href="http://www.joanprice.com/contact.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.     And speaking of donuts, Jane talked about the coverage gap in Medicare Part D, often referred to as the donut hole.  The donut hole is a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs.  The coverage gap begins after you and your drug plan have spent a certain amount for covered prescription drugs.  If you’d like to find the best Medicare Part D plan, click <a href="http://health.usnews.com/health-news/best-medicare-plans/articles/2016-10-14/best-medicare-part-d-plans-2017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  She then covered her favorite victory of the past few weeks.  When House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the “Ryancare” (or Obamalite) from the House floor just minutes before it was destined to be defeated, Jane cited the overwhelming resistance voiced by thousands of Americans who called, emailed, wrote, spoke out at Town Meetings, and attended rallies to voice their discontent with repealing Obamacare and possible replacements.     We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/say-something.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>.  And thanks for listening!

Episode 38: Dandies, Dildos & Donuts

Today we report on the results of our latest survey, Finding a Sexual Partner as an Older Adult. Thanks so much to all of you who participated in this survey. Most of the respondents were in their 70s. The complete demographic breakdown looked like this: 50-59 years old 29.2% 60-69 years old 24.3% 70-79 years old 37.5% 80-89 years old 20.9% 90+ years old 4.2% We got responses from 75% women and 25% men with no other genders identified. we also noticed that there were no men over the age of 74 responding. You’ll have to give a listen to hear the outstanding comments we received from you, our listeners.

Today we report on the results of our latest survey, Finding a Sexual Partner as an Older Adult. Thanks so much to all of you who participated in this survey. Most of the respondents were in their 70s. The complete demographic breakdown looked like this: 50-59 years old 29.2% 60-69 years old 24.3% 70-79 years old 37.5% 80-89 years old 20.9% 90+ years old 4.2% We got responses from 75% women and 25% men with no other genders identified. we also noticed that there were no men over the age of 74 responding. You’ll have to give a listen to hear the outstanding comments we received from you, our listeners.

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

​This episode is dedicated to that old faithful term, the Golden Age, which was often use to refer to seniors.  Jane remembers taking one of those Zumba classes a few years ago that was called Zumba Gold, and noticed after it began that, not only could she do all the dance steps but she was also one of the youngest members of the class.  She also remembered her grandmother going to the Golden Age Club and wondered what it was they talked about while they were knitting and crocheting.   We got another great email from a 66-year old man who asked:  “My libido is weakening and I am concerned that one of the most important things in my life (sex with my wife of 37 years) will significantly diminish.  Will the “passion” in my marriage be gone?  Will we just b buddies with some common relatives?”  To help this 66-year old man, Ashley talked about one of her favorite sexological terms, limerance, and discussed the need for each of us, as we age, to be more aware of the changes in our bodies, not just our physical appearance but our physiological response.  What is the “new normal” for you as you age?   Jane reported on a recent research team who studied female orgasm and found that the largest preponderance of women do not experience orgasm with penetration alone (75%) although approximately 30% of men think that women need penetration to achieve orgasm.  Their results indicated a “golden trio” of genital stimulation, deep kissing, and oral sex to be highly effective, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior (2017) by the research team of Frederick, St. John, Garcia, &amp; Lloyd.   Ashley discussed John DeLamater’s study (2008), Sexual Satisfaction in the Seventh Decade of Life, published in Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy, in which DeLamater reports on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study of 2156 men and 1955 women in their mid-60’s.  These participants reported having sex 1.7 times a month and found that physical health, sexual functioning, psychological distress, and relationship satisfaction were all correlated with sexual satisfaction.  Most importantly, they found that sexual expression continued to play an important role in the seventh decade of life.   Ashley also reported on a recent study by Frederick, Lever, Gillespie, &amp; Grace (2016), What Keeps Passion Alive? Sexual Satisfaction is Associated with Sexual Communication, Mood Setting, Sexual Variety, Oral Sex, Orgasm, and Sex Frequency in a National U.S. Study, published in the Journal of Sex Research that found, not surprisingly that passion and sexual satisfaction typically decline in long-term relationships.  But, they said it was not inevitable and identified the attitudes and behaviors from a large group of participants (N = 28,747).  More than 30% said their sexual life was as passionate three or more years later as in the beginning.  Satisfaction was highest among people who had sex most frequently, received more oral sex, had more consistent orgasms, and incorporated a variety of sexual behaviors, mood settings, and sexual communication.    We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening! 

​This episode is dedicated to that old faithful term, the Golden Age, which was often use to refer to seniors.  Jane remembers taking one of those Zumba classes a few years ago that was called Zumba Gold, and noticed after it began that, not only could she do all the dance steps but she was also one of the youngest members of the class.  She also remembered her grandmother going to the Golden Age Club and wondered what it was they talked about while they were knitting and crocheting.   We got another great email from a 66-year old man who asked:  “My libido is weakening and I am concerned that one of the most important things in my life (sex with my wife of 37 years) will significantly diminish.  Will the “passion” in my marriage be gone?  Will we just b buddies with some common relatives?”  To help this 66-year old man, Ashley talked about one of her favorite sexological terms, limerance, and discussed the need for each of us, as we age, to be more aware of the changes in our bodies, not just our physical appearance but our physiological response.  What is the “new normal” for you as you age?   Jane reported on a recent research team who studied female orgasm and found that the largest preponderance of women do not experience orgasm with penetration alone (75%) although approximately 30% of men think that women need penetration to achieve orgasm.  Their results indicated a “golden trio” of genital stimulation, deep kissing, and oral sex to be highly effective, published in the <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-017-0939-z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archives of Sexual Behavior</a> (2017) by the research team of Frederick, St. John, Garcia, &amp; Lloyd.   Ashley discussed John DeLamater’s study (2008), Sexual Satisfaction in the Seventh Decade of Life, published in<a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00926230802156251" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy</a>, in which DeLamater reports on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study of 2156 men and 1955 women in their mid-60’s.  These participants reported having sex 1.7 times a month and found that physical health, sexual functioning, psychological distress, and relationship satisfaction were all correlated with sexual satisfaction.  Most importantly, they found that sexual expression continued to play an important role in the seventh decade of life.   Ashley also reported on a recent study by Frederick, Lever, Gillespie, &amp; Grace (2016), What Keeps Passion Alive? Sexual Satisfaction is Associated with Sexual Communication, Mood Setting, Sexual Variety, Oral Sex, Orgasm, and Sex Frequency in a National U.S. Study, published in the <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2015.1137854?journalCode=hjsr20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journal of Sex Research</a> that found, not surprisingly that passion and sexual satisfaction typically decline in long-term relationships.  But, they said it was not inevitable and identified the attitudes and behaviors from a large group of participants (N = 28,747).  More than 30% said their sexual life was as passionate three or more years later as in the beginning.  Satisfaction was highest among people who had sex most frequently, received more oral sex, had more consistent orgasms, and incorporated a variety of sexual behaviors, mood settings, and sexual communication.    We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/say-something.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

Episode 39: The Golden Age

Zelaika Hepworth Clarke

Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke is a sexosopher, sexual epistemologist, cultural and clinical sexologist, sexecologist, African-centered social worker, and decolonizing autoethnographer. She is on the faculty of the  California Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She’s studied internationally in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Trinidad, Jamaica, Netherlands, Spain, and Cuba. You can reach her by email at zelaika@gmail.com or through social media at https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Zelaika/ or https://twitter.com/zelaikac. If you like our show, please subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke is a sexosopher, sexual epistemologist, cultural and clinical sexologist, sexecologist, African-centered social worker, and decolonizing autoethnographer. She is on the faculty of the <a href="https://www.ciis.edu/academics/graduate-programs/human-sexuality/faculty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> California Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality</a>. She’s studied internationally in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Trinidad, Jamaica, Netherlands, Spain, and Cuba. You can reach her by email at <a href="mailto:zelaika@gmail.com">zelaika@gmail.com</a> or through social media at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Zelaika/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Zelaika/ </a>or <a href="https://twitter.com/zelaikac." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/zelaikac.</a> If you like our show, please subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

70: Peace and Pleasure with Dr. Zelaika Hepworth Clarke

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 music (Tips &amp; Treats) courtesy of bensound.com. All music available through Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International.

In this episode, we look at the connections between physical health and sexual well-being. From <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4508174/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sexual satisfaction for midlife women</a> (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 <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/say-something.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>.  And thanks for listening! Opening music by Kabbalistic Village, closing music is “Bill Conti – Gonna Fly Now (Instrumental Hip Hop Remix by Sidom).” Segment music (Tips &amp; Treats) courtesy of <a href="http://bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensound.com</a>. All music available through Creative Commons Attribution, Non-Commercial Share Alike 4.0 International.

Episode 44: Let's Get Physical

Rosara Torrisi

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

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

90: Welcome Dr. Rosara Torrisi!

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, a couples and sex therapist, an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University, and the lead author of two recent journal articles you might like. The first is on becoming a kink-aware sexuality professional and the other is about women and breast cancer survivorship: Pillai-Friedman, S., Pollitt, J. L., &amp; Castaldo, A. (2015). Becoming kink-aware–a necessity for sexuality professionals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 30(2), 196-210. doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.975681 Pillai-Friedman, S., &amp; Ashline, J. L. (2014). Women, breast cancer survivorship, sexual losses, and disenfranchised grief–a treatment model for clinicians. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 29(4), 436-453. doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.934340 You can reach Dr. Pillai-Friedman at: www.rittenhouserelationshiptherapy.com. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can write to us at this address.  And thanks for listening!

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, a couples and sex therapist, an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University, and the lead author of two recent journal articles you might like. The first is on becoming a kink-aware sexuality professional and the other is about women and breast cancer survivorship: Pillai-Friedman, S., Pollitt, J. L., &amp; Castaldo, A. (2015). Becoming kink-aware–a necessity for sexuality professionals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 30(2), 196-210. <a href="doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.975681" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.975681</a> Pillai-Friedman, S., &amp; Ashline, J. L. (2014). Women, breast cancer survivorship, sexual losses, and disenfranchised grief–a treatment model for clinicians. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 29(4), 436-453. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2014.934340" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.934340</a> You can reach Dr. Pillai-Friedman at: <a href="http://www.rittenhouserelationshiptherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rittenhouserelationshiptherapy.com</a>. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>.  And thanks for listening!

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

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Philip Rutter. Phil has been a Psychologist in private practice and an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies for almost 10 years. In his clinical role, he sees individuals, couples, and families and has many older gay male clients. If you are interested in any of the articles we discussed: Camarena, J. and Rutter, P. (2015). Decolonizing sex: A multicultural and gay affirmative approach to counseling with African American and Latino men who have sex with men. Journal of GLBT Counseling, 9(1), 57-68. doi: 10.1080/15538605.2014.997330 Diamond, L. M. (2008). Sexual fluidity. Harvard University Press. Fuller, K. A., &amp; Rutter, P. A. (2018). Perceptions of parental acceptance or rejection: How does it impact LGB adult relationship quality and satisfaction?. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 14(4), 317-336. doi: 10.1080/1550428X.2017.1347077 If you’re in the Philadelphia area and you’re interested in seeing Dr. Rutter, you can reach him at www.therapychangeslives.com. And if you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Philip Rutter. Phil has been a Psychologist in private practice and an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies for almost 10 years. In his clinical role, he sees individuals, couples, and families and has many older gay male clients. If you are interested in any of the articles we discussed: Camarena, J. and Rutter, P. (2015). Decolonizing sex: A multicultural and gay affirmative approach to counseling with African American and Latino men who have sex with men. Journal of GLBT Counseling, 9(1), 57-68. doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/15538605.2014.997330" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10.1080/15538605.2014.997330</a> Diamond, L. M. (2008). Sexual fluidity. Harvard University Press. Fuller, K. A., &amp; Rutter, P. A. (2018). Perceptions of parental acceptance or rejection: How does it impact LGB adult relationship quality and satisfaction?. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 14(4), 317-336. doi: <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/1550428X.2017.1347077" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10.1080/1550428X.2017.1347077</a> If you’re in the Philadelphia area and you’re interested in seeing Dr. Rutter, you can reach him at <a href="http://www.therapychangeslives.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.therapychangeslives.com</a>. And if you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

80: Guiding Your Relationship to Better Times

Our guest this week is Dr. Heather Dillaway, a great researcher from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan who believes menopause is a part of life, a natural part of women’s sexual development, and is not a medical condition. She critiques the medicalization of women’s health in this article.  Dr. Dillaway is part of The North American Menopause Society, a group dedicated to research on women and menopause.

Our guest this week is Dr. Heather Dillaway, a great researcher from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan who believes menopause is a part of life, a natural part of women’s sexual development, and is not a medical condition. She critiques the medicalization of women’s health in this article. Dr. Dillaway is part of The North American Menopause Society, a group dedicated to research on women and menopause.

63: Menopause: A Part of Life

Today we are talking about ED. Erectile Dysfunction or Erection Defection. We also highlighted new research on older adults’ sexual expression and improved well-being.    Smith, L., Yang, L., Veronese, N., Soysal, P., Stubbs, B., and Jackson, S. (2019).  Sexual Activity is Associated with Greater Enjoyment of Life in Older Adults, Journal of Sexual Medicine, (7)1, 11-18. doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2018.11.001   Sex With Emily (a podcast hosted by sex therapist Emily Morse): www.sexwithemily.com     If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or by whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

Today we are talking about ED. Erectile Dysfunction or Erection Defection. We also highlighted new research on older adults’ sexual expression and improved well-being. <ul> <li>Smith, L., Yang, L., Veronese, N., Soysal, P., Stubbs, B., and Jackson, S. (2019). <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2050116118301119?via%3Dihub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sexual Activity is Associated with Greater Enjoyment of Life in Older Adults</a>, Journal of Sexual Medicine, (7)1, 11-18. doi: 10.1016/j.esxm.2018.11.001</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sex With Emily (a podcast hosted by sex therapist Emily Morse): <a href="http://www.sexwithemily.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sexwithemily.com</a></li> </ul>  If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or by whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

87: Erection Defection

Aisha-Sky Gates is a relationship coach for people in alternative lifestyle or designer relationships. What's that mean? Maybe they’re kinky, polyamorous, queer, swinging, or something else. She’s written a new book called Unequal Partnerships: A Dating Guide for Loving Non-Egalitarian Relationships and you can buy it here: https://aishaskygates.com/about-book/

Aisha-Sky Gates is a relationship coach for people in alternative lifestyle or designer relationships. What's that mean? Maybe they’re kinky, polyamorous, queer, swinging, or something else. She’s written a new book called Unequal Partnerships: A Dating Guide for Loving Non-Egalitarian Relationships and you can buy it here: <a href="https://aishaskygates.com/about-book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aishaskygates.com/about-book/</a>

67: Loving Non-Egalitarian Relationships

This week’s guest is Elizabeth Wood, author, scholar, strategist. Elizabeth’s new book is a beautiful memoir, a tribute to her mother, and an exceptionally vivid and beautiful account of a mother-daughter relationship. It’s called Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story, published by She Writes Press. She’s a Professor of Sociology at Nassau Community College and Senior Strategist for Woodhull Freedom Foundation. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Brandeis University in 1999 for a study of gender, interaction and power in strip clubs. And you can learn more about Victoria Woodhull  here. Please check out her website: www.elizabethannewood.com.

This week’s guest is Elizabeth Wood, author, scholar, strategist. Elizabeth’s new book is a beautiful memoir, a tribute to her mother, and an exceptionally vivid and beautiful account of a mother-daughter relationship. It’s called <a href="https://elizabethannewood.com/bound/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-of-Life Story</a>, published by She Writes Press. She’s a Professor of Sociology at Nassau Community College and Senior Strategist for <a href="https://www.woodhullfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodhull Freedom Foundation</a>. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Brandeis University in 1999 for a study of gender, interaction and power in strip clubs. And you can learn more about Victoria Woodhull <a href="http://www.barbaragoldsmith.com/other_powers__the_age_of_suffrage__spiritualism_and_the_scandalous_victoria_woodh_27410.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. Please check out her website: <a href="http://www.elizabethannewood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.elizabethannewood.com</a>.

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

Today we are talking with Dr. Rosara Torrisi, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who practices on Long Island. She’s one of the few AASECT certified sex therapists in that area. She founded the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, a clinical practice with a team of clinicians. We talked with her about erectile dysfunction, sex toys, sexual functioning for lesbian survivors of breast cancer, and Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality education. Here are some links to her work:  Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy http://sextherapylongisland.com/sex-therapy/ Our Whole Lives https://www.uua.org/re/owl  If you like our show, if you have new ideas for topics or surveys, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at this address.   Thanks for listening!

Today we are talking with Dr. Rosara Torrisi, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who practices on Long Island. She’s one of the few AASECT certified sex therapists in that area. She founded the Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy, a clinical practice with a team of clinicians. We talked with her about erectile dysfunction, sex toys, sexual functioning for lesbian survivors of breast cancer, and Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexuality education. Here are some links to her work: <ul> <li>Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy <a href="http://sextherapylongisland.com/sex-therapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://sextherapylongisland.com/sex-therapy/</a></li> <li>Our Whole Lives <a href="https://www.uua.org/re/owl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.uua.org/re/owl</a></li> </ul> If you like our show, if you have new ideas for topics or surveys, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

86: Chronic Illness and Sexual Functioning

Our guest today is Dr. Robert Heasley. In addition to being a psychotherapist in private practice, he is an adjunct professor at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is the co-director and board president of the Men’s Center for Growth and Change in Philadelphia and an internationally recognized masculinities scholar.  Robert’s work with men over the years has focused on concerns about intimacy, sexuality, sexual identity, commitment, and communication. Robert’s research and publications focus on men and relationships, issues of intimacy, raising boys, fathering, healing from sexual abuse and other sexual challenges. Continue the episode  by learning about or attending the next Men and the #MeToo Movement Conference. 

Our guest today is <a href="http://robertheasley.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Robert Heasley</a>. In addition to being a psychotherapist in private practice, he is an adjunct professor at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is the co-director and board president of the <a href="http://menscenterphilly.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Men’s Center for Growth and Change in Philadelphia</a> and an internationally recognized masculinities scholar.  Robert’s work with men over the years has focused on concerns about intimacy, sexuality, sexual identity, commitment, and communication. Robert’s research and publications focus on men and relationships, issues of intimacy, raising boys, fathering, healing from sexual abuse and other sexual challenges. Continue the episode  by learning about or attending the next <a href="https://www.menandmetoo.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Men and the #MeToo Movement Conference</a>.

93: Men and Masculinities

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 ideas for topics or surveys, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

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 ideas for topics or surveys, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

81: A Guide to Online Dating

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Anita Hoffer. Anita has been involved in sexuality and aging issues for many years. A retired Harvard Medical School Associate Professor, researcher, and reproductive biologist, she now teaches workshops addressing female sexuality, older women’s sexual concerns, and sexual literacy, counsels individuals and couples, and lectures to health care providers about the sexual needs of older adults. If you’re in the Boston area and you’d like to see Dr. Hoffer, you can reach her at aphoffer@earthlink.net. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Anita Hoffer. Anita has been involved in sexuality and aging issues for many years. A retired Harvard Medical School Associate Professor, researcher, and reproductive biologist, she now teaches workshops addressing female sexuality, older women’s sexual concerns, and sexual literacy, counsels individuals and couples, and lectures to health care providers about the sexual needs of older adults. If you’re in the Boston area and you’d like to see Dr. Hoffer, you can reach her at aphoffer@earthlink.net. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

78: Sexuality as a Key to Vital Aging

Bill Stayton

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 ideas for surveys. Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

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: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.uua.org/re/owl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Whole Lives</a> curriculum</li> <li><a href="http://www.worldsexology.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Association for Sexual Health</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.worldsexology.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/declaration_of_sexual_rights_sep03_2014.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Declaration of Sexual Rights</a></li> </ul> If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Send us new ideas for surveys. Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

Episode 59: Bill Stayton on Religion and Sex

As our season comes to an end, listeners, you are in for a treat. Our guest is the invincible Dr. Holly Herman, who’s spent 43 years as a physical therapist, an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and one of four physical therapists in the world certified as a Women’s Health Sexuality Fellow by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). She has been a pioneer in the field and is now training healthcare professionals in transgender health and sexual functioning.  Holly Herman’s website: https://hollyherman.com/ The American Physical Therapy Association: www.apta.org  If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or by whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

As our season comes to an end, listeners, you are in for a treat. Our guest is the invincible Dr. Holly Herman, who’s spent 43 years as a physical therapist, an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor, and one of four physical therapists in the world certified as a Women’s Health Sexuality Fellow by the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). She has been a pioneer in the field and is now training healthcare professionals in transgender health and sexual functioning. <ul> <li>Holly Herman’s website: <a href="https://hollyherman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hollyherman.com/</a></li> <li>The American Physical Therapy Association: <a href="http://www.apta.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.apta.org</a></li> </ul> If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or by whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us and find us on social media. And please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. Thanks for listening!

88: Transgender Sexual Health

Dr. Betsy Crane, an award-winning educator committed to bringing human sexuality studies to a new level, is our guest on this episode. She talks about pre-patriarchy, gendered sexuality, somatic sexuality, and getting back to the body. Here are some of her publications and a website she refers to on the show. Crane, B., Towne, A. &amp; Crane-Seeber, J. (2013). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: A framework and lesson plan for teaching about the history and effects of gendered sexuality. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 8(4), 274-305. doi: 10.1080/15546128.2013.854008 Heasley, R., &amp; Crane, B. (Eds.). (2003). Sexual lives: A reader on the theories and realities of human sexualities. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. https://www.backtothebody.org/ You can reach Dr. Crane at bcrane@widener.edu. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address.   And thanks for listening!

Dr. Betsy Crane, an award-winning educator committed to bringing human sexuality studies to a new level, is our guest on this episode. She talks about pre-patriarchy, gendered sexuality, somatic sexuality, and getting back to the body. Here are some of her publications and a website she refers to on the show. Crane, B., Towne, A. &amp; Crane-Seeber, J. (2013). The four boxes of gendered sexuality: A framework and lesson plan for teaching about the history and effects of gendered sexuality. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 8(4), 274-305. doi: 10.1080/15546128.2013.854008 Heasley, R., &amp; Crane, B. (Eds.). (2003). Sexual lives: A reader on the theories and realities of human sexualities. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. <a href="https://www.backtothebody.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.backtothebody.org/</a> You can reach Dr. Crane at bcrane@widener.edu. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

85: Pre-Patriarchy and Back to the Body

This week Ashley and Jane interviewed Dr. Robin Goldberg-Glen who they both know from Widener University. During the interview Dr. Goldberg-Glen spoke on how the field of aging has evolved and what is on the horizon for her. She also spoke about the death of Peggy Brick and her contributions in the field of sex and aging.  So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at this address. And thanks for listening!

This week Ashley and Jane interviewed Dr. Robin Goldberg-Glen who they both know from Widener University. During the interview Dr. Goldberg-Glen spoke on how the field of aging has evolved and what is on the horizon for her. She also spoke about the death of Peggy Brick and her contributions in the field of sex and aging. So check out the show. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback.  Please write to us at <a href="http://www.ourbetterhalf.net/connect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this address</a>. And thanks for listening!

84: Expanding the Aging Curriculum

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