Our Better Half

Author: Jane Fleishman

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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216: Students Innovating: Creating Sex Positive Senior Living Communities
Episode 216
Thursday, 20 November, 2025

This week on Our Better Half, hosts Rosara and Jane sit down with Djanikah Elysse, Stacey Rose, and Virginia Nguyen to discuss their groundbreaking project on sex-positive senior living facilities. Join us as we dive into a crucial conversation about sexuality and aging. Our guests share insights on: The inspiration behind their sex-positive senior living project and a brief overview of its goals. Dimensions of intimacy beyond physical sex that are vital for older adults in residential care. How the SWELLAA (Sexual Wellness for Aging Adults) initiative proposes to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for residents' sexual expression and identity. Their hopes for the future of SWELLAA and how they envision it transforming the landscape of senior living facilities. To learn more about their group, SWELLAA, (Sexual Wellness for Aging Adults), check out their website, or send them an email at swaaorg@gmail.com! 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!