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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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Sexual Desire As We Age, Age Right​
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Flip the Script: Talking About Desire, Age Right
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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
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"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
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"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
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Senior Living Residences
Sturbridge, MA
March 27, 2025
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Shirley Meadows
Devens, MA
April 23, 2025
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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
April 25, 2025
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Decatur House
Sandwich, MA
April 29, 2025
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Cameron Senior Center
Westford, MA
June 11 and 18, 2025
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​HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024
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Keynote Speaker
MASOC Annual Conference
Marlborough, MA
October 23, 2024
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MA Council on Aging
Hyannis, MA
October 24, 2024
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2Life Senior Living
Brookline, MA
October 30, 2024
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Sex Ed Lecture Series
Cape Cod, MA
October 30, 2024
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Manhattan Mindfulness
New York City, NY
January 10, 2025
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CT Association for the Prevention and Treatment of Sex Offending
Hartford, CT
January 17, 2025
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OPAL & Bykota Senior Center
Baltimore, MD
February 13, 2025
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National Symposium on the Sexual Behavior of Youth
Norman, OK
February 26, 2025
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Pre-Conference Seminar
Florida Association for the Prevention and Treatment of Sexual Abuse
Orlando, FL
March 7, 2025
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