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BUY JANE'S BOOK
Jane has conducted research on the sexuality of older adults in same-sex relationships. Her new book, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging, is a Nautilus Award winner and starred Kirkus Review selection. Purchase
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TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE
Sex & Aging in a Balance: The Dialectics of Loss and Pleasure
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Social workers and other practitioners often express concerns when discussing sexuality with older adults. This course addresses the impacts of aging on sexuality, the sexual challenges of chronic illness, and the possibility of pleasure for older adults. We'll emphasize the application of successful strategies you can use when working with an aging population.
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LISTEN TO HER PODCAST
Jane’s research and writing captivate audiences across the U.S. and abroad. Listen to Jane's free monthly podcast, Our Better Half, and read her guest blog posts on Sex Rebelle, Hot Octopuss, and Age Right.
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IN THE NEWS
"The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex After 70," Maggie Jones, The New York Times Magazine
"Celebrating The Stonewall Generation," Emily Nagoski, Confidence and Joy
"Why Sex Helps Boost Mood and Relieve Stress," Anna Medaris, Everyday Health
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Advice for Bridging the Digital Divide between Aging Activists and the Next Generation of Social Justice Advocates, AASECT conference live interview on The Securing Sexuality Podcast
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Guest on the Dating While Gray podcast with Laura Stassi from WUNC 91.5 FM
"How Men Can Support Their Partners Through Menopause," Vicki Larson, Greater Good Magazine, University of California, Berkeley
“Is It Okay for Grandma to Have Sex?” Jane Fleishman, Beth Edelberg-Cardillo, and Experience Care’s Peter Murphy Lewis, the LTC Heroes podcast
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BLOGGING
Jane’s blog posts help translate and clarify recently published research:
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What You Need to Know about Sexually Transmitted Infections, Age Right
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"Our aging bodies: Connections to sexual wellbeing," Age Right
"A new focus on pleasure as we age,"
The Edge Blog, Hot Octopuss
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"Creating positive spaces for LGBTQ elders in senior living communities,"
Age Right
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"Tackling sexual shame: Reimagining sexual pleasure,"
The Edge Blog, Hot Octopuss
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"Horny and menopausal,"
The Edge Blog, Hot Octopuss
"Sex in the time of Corona: How older adults can stay safe and healthy,"
Age Right
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"Let’s get physical: From sexual dysfunction to sexual wellness"
Age Right
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"Too touchy: Inappropriate sexual behaviors,"
Age Right
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"Sexuality and aging: A call for administrative and clinical leadership,"
Age Right
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"The science of sexuality and aging: I’ll have what they’re having,"
Age Right
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Photo: Angela Jimenez for The New York Times
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ON THE ROAD
UPCOMING TALKS 2024
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Council for Relationships Post-Graduate Sex Therapy Program, Philadelphia, PA
September 12, 2024
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The Buehler Institute
September 18, 2024
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Acton Council on Aging
September 26, 2024
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Westford Council on Aging
October 9, 2024
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MASOC Annual Conference
Keynote Speaker
Marlborough, MA
October 23, 2024
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MA Council on Aging Annual Conference
Hyannis, MA
October 24, 2024
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2Life
Brookline, MA
October 30, 2024
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Sex Ed Lecture Series
October 30, 2024
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2023-24
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American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Conference Plenary
St. Louis, MO
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Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR) Conference Keynote
Toronto, Ontario
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Minnesota Chapter of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse Minneapolis, MN
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Safer Society, Brandon, VT
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Chase-Brexton, Baltimore, MD
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Council for Relationships Post-Graduate Sex Therapy Program, Philadelphia, PA
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HomeCare, Minneapolis, MN
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Integrative Sex Therapy Institute
Los Angeles, CA
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American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
San Francisco, CA
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New York State ATSA
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Smith School of Social Work
Northampton, MA
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Advocacy and Training Alliance
Indianapolis, IN
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Services and Advocacy for LGBTQ Elders (SAGE), Chicago, IL
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LGBTQ+ Elders Conf,
Dayton, OH
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