June 22, 2022

Sexual Role Play – Two Suggestions for Overcoming Difficulties

June 22, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

“We want to try role-playing to spice up our sex life, but I think I’ll just laugh the whole time and feel silly.” “We’ve tried sexual role-playing but my partner kept getting caught up in the details and getting distracted.” Sexual role-playing is a way to bring a new energy of creativity and spontaneity to your sex life. You give yourself and your partner permission to try on a new skin and “be” someone else…

May 24, 2022

5 Things Successful People Might Not Know About Their Sex Lives

May 24, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

You’re competent and confident. People listen to you and respect you for your knowledge and experience. You’ve achieved a high level of success in your career. But none of this means that you excel in building and maintaining healthy relationships or that you’re a good lover. Here are five aspects of intimacy that may be missing from your toolbox…

February 28, 2022

New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

February 28, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

I have talked to many folks over the years who have left a long-term relationship or marriage and are trying online dating for the first time. With the stress and changes in our lives due to the pandemic, it’s likely we’re going to see a noticeable uptick in divorces in the next year or so. I was interviewed for the February issue of San Diego Magazine…

January 24, 2022

40 Sex Experts Offer Advice on Reigniting Sexual Desire

January 24, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

Low or lost sexual desire is one of the most common intimacy concerns in long-term relationships. I was asked, along with 39 other sex experts, to share my advice on how to reignite lost sexual desire. This was my response: “Sexual desire is a tricky thing, and still not well understood. And low sexual desire…

January 29, 2020

"Conscious" Relationship Checklist -- 13 Statements to Evaluate with Your Partner

January 29, 2020/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

What is a “conscious” relationship? Frankly, it seems to be a made-up term, and one that has different meanings depending on who’s writing about it. Nonetheless, I like to use this concept in my personal and professional work. Here’s my definition…

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Dr. Jenn is a sociologist and relationship & sexuality speaker who challenges our cultural beliefs around sex, sexual consent, gender roles, and health intimacy, with a mindfulness and compassionate approach. Her site includes a sex blog, free sex education videos, sexuality speaking information, and mindfulness resources.