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Our Better Half

Jane Fleishman
Aging
Sexuality
Sexual Health
Older Adults
Sexual Wellness
Sex Education
Menopause
Sex Therapy
Transgender Youth
Community Support
Human Sexuality
Sexual Fantasies
Intimacy
LGBTQ+ Rights
Support Groups
Advocacy
Loss and Grief In Older Adults
Elders and Aging
LGBTQ+ Community
Discrimination

Sexologist Dr. Jane Fleishman, sex therapist Dr. Rosara Torrisi, and psychotherapist Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman break down the beauty of human sexuality in the second half of life -- also known as the better half.

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Our guests today are Freddie Weisberg and Char Cohodes, two modern-day Jewish matchmakers who have started a new project that they call Old School Jewish Matchmaking. They started this project -- all volunteer and free to their community -- as their ... more

On this episode of Our Better Half, we enjoy an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sarah Girardi, a trailblazing urologist and female sexual health specialist with over 25 years of experience.

Together, we unpack the often-neglected world of older adul... more

In this episode of Our Better Half, hosts Dr. Jane Fleishman, Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, and Dr. Rosara Torrisi welcome Jenifer "JJ" Firestone, a seasoned geriatric social worker and community organizer with a rich history of LGBTQ+ advocacy. JJ sh... more

Our guests this week are two accomplished sexuality professionals – Ms. Sue Goldstein and Dr. Irwin Goldstein.

Sue and Irwin Goldstein have been titans in the field of sexology for some time now; they were there on May 14, 1998 when the first artic... more

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Recent Guests

Freddie Weisberg
Jewish matchmaker, co-founder of Old School Jewish Matchmaking
Old School Jewish Matchmaking
Episode: 230: The Magic of Matchmaking
Char Cohodes
Jewish matchmaker, co-founder of Old School Jewish Matchmaking
Old School Jewish Matchmaking
Episode: 230: The Magic of Matchmaking
Dr. Sarah Girardi
Urologist, specialized in female urology and sexual health
Tideline Center for Health and Aesthetics; Cornell/Hofstra affiliations mentioned
Episode: 229: Dr. Sarah Girardi: A Urologist's Perspective on Sexual Pleasure
Jennifer Firestone
Aging lesbian and founder of Cooperatives for Vigorous Aging in Weaverville
Cooperatives for Vigorous Aging
Episode: 228: Lesbians: Aging on Their Own Terms in a Southern Cooperative
Sue Goldstein
Sex educator and clinical researcher; co-founder of ISSWSH activities
San Diego Sexual Medicine (SDSM)
Episode: 227: Titans in Sexology: Teaching Sexual Health Providers How to Fish
Irwin Goldstein
Director of Sexual Medicine, urologist, educator, and researcher
University of California San Diego; San Diego Sexual Medicine
Episode: 227: Titans in Sexology: Teaching Sexual Health Providers How to Fish
Lara Krawchuk
Clinical social worker specializing in grief, living losses, and trauma
Independent practice; affiliated with Portland Institute for Loss and Transition
Episode: 226: Overcoming Sexual Losses in Older Adults
Peggy Kleinplatz
Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Director of the Optimal Sexual Experiences Research Team, University of Ottawa; clinical psychologist; author
University of Ottawa
Episode: 225: Magnificent Sex: Research that Can Help You
Sheryl Kingsberg
Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine, MacDonald Women's Hospital; expert in female sexual health and GSM
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center; Case Western Reserve University
Episode: 224: Relieving the Symptoms of Menopause

Hosts

Jane Fleishman
Host of Our Better Half; sexologist and clinician with a focus on aging, sexuality, and intimate health.
Rosara Torrisi
Host/Co-host; psychotherapist and sex therapist focusing on aging, relationships, and sexuality.
Sabitha Pillai-Friedman
Co-host; clinician with expertise in sex therapy and aging.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Superb

    Best podcast on sex topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaymoney1234372
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    I love the energy and connection between the co-hosts, as well as the co-hosts and their guests! The information presented is timely, well thought out and helpful for me both as a healthcare provider and an adult daughter of aging parents... including one within the early stages of dementia. Thank you for bringing this information out in informative and even enjoyable ways!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeanneB, MDiv
    United States6 years ago

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Strong sense of community and supportive tone for aging listeners.
Polished hosts with engaging dynamics and real-world resources.
High-quality guests and practical takeaways for clinicians and caregivers.
Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions that are accessible and compassionate.

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Talking Points

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223: Senior Sex: What I Wish I'd Known At My Age
Q: How do you help people redefine what counts as sex to include a broader range of sexual activities beyond intercourse?
By clarifying that sex can be anything that is sexual and brings arousal or pleasure, and by encouraging people to ask themselves what truly turns them on, not what society dictates as 'the norm.'
223: Senior Sex: What I Wish I'd Known At My Age
Q: What is a practical first step for someone who wants to explore pleasure after a long period of abstention or grief?
Start with self-exploration, using a well-chosen sex toy to understand one's own wants, keeping a separate memory journal for positive experiences and a grief journal for loss so you can move forward without losing memory.
223: Senior Sex: What I Wish I'd Known At My Age
Q: Joan, do you think your work with seniors would have changed the trajectory if you had spent more time talking to younger people as well?
Absolutely. Teaching both generations helps reduce the stigma and ignorance around sex across ages, and many seniors benefited from sharing what they wish they had known earlier so younger people could avoid those gaps.
227: Titans in Sexology: Teaching Sexual Health Providers How to Fish
Q: What are the main concerns for aging adults seeking sexual health care, and how should clinicians approach treatment?
Approach is biopsychosocial: spend substantial time with patients, differentiate local vs systemic therapies, and tailor hormone and non-hormone treatments with careful monitoring and collaboration with oncologists when necessary.
224: Relieving the Symptoms of Menopause
Q: Dr. Kingsberg, how did developments in GSM and menopause research come to prominence, and what recent advances stand out?
Dr. Kingsberg explains the shift due to increased visibility of midlife women's health, with notable advances including the Milli dilator, desensitization approaches, and re-evaluations of estrogen therapies; the FDA boxed warning changes are discussed in context of access and appropriate use.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Better Half

What is Our Better Half about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on sexuality, aging, and intimate wellbeing in later life, blending clinical insight from sexology, therapy, and psychosexual health with real-life stories. Across episodes, conversations cover aging in place for LGBTQ communities, menopause and genitourinary health, grief and loss in relationships, pelvic floor care, and sex-positive aging, often weaving in practical resources, product sponsors, and evidence-based frameworks. Noteworthy is the multidisciplinary approach, mixing medical, psychological, and social perspectives to normalize mature sexuality and empower listeners to pursue fulfilling intimate lives as they age. This mix, plus recurring sponsor slots and guest experts, makes it a practical, research-informed re... more

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Recent guests on Our Better Half include:

1. Freddie Weisberg
2. Char Cohodes
3. Dr. Sarah Girardi
4. Jennifer Firestone
5. Sue Goldstein
6. Irwin Goldstein
7. Lara Krawchuk
8. Peggy Kleinplatz

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