Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, sociologist and sexologist, writes her sex advice and gender commentary blog. The sex blog includes relationship advice, free sex education videos, sex tips, sex-positive mindfulness, and podcast interviews.
Sex. Drinking. College. These three things go together often in the college scene when it comes to hooking up, and if we were to believe headlines, we'd think that this was a new trend that was undermining our youth. I spoke about hooking up to 1000 sorority women at Syracuse University recently and addressed whether this is actually a new trend (mostly no).
Read MoreGratefully, there is growing research about female orgasm! What is this latest research and how is it helpful? Also, Dr. Jenn challenges a married couple in "Make It, Don't Fake It!" the new Den Game Show. Will Amy's husband know what big thing bothers her the most in the bedroom?
SEXUAL FUN FACT
What happens to a male drone bee when he mates with the Queen Bee?
~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, San Diego, CA -- Sex Therapist, Marriage Counselor, Sexologist, College Sexuality Speaker
We just launched Season 4 of In the Den with Dr. Jenn. YAY! We've made a lot of changes to show structure, segments, and video post-production. Below are some examples of how we're doing things this season.
WHAT'S THAT SEX WORD? with Jane
SAN DIEGO SEXY STREET TALK, with Spicy Suzy
SEXUAL FUN FACT, with Jane (Who is more likely to have sex on a first date, based on smartphone usage?)
~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, San Diego, CA -- Sex Therapist, Marriage Counselor, Sexologist, College Sexuality Speaker
I've been involved with several Love Your Body Day events in the past few years. Love Your Body Day was created by the NOW Foundation in 1998 to raise awareness about the depiction of women, women's bodies, and female sexuality in the media and popular culture. The NOW Foundation's Love Your Body website explains, "Hollywood and the fashion, cosmetics and diet industries work hard to make each of us believe that our bodies are unacceptable and need constant improvement."
Poor body-image is a topic that repeatedly surfaces with my female counseling clients and college students. It's an insidious weight that seems to follow women throughout their lives. And for many of us, the belief that a large part of our value, worth, and attention is derived from physical attractiveness, is ingrained from a young age. It impacts our ability for self-love, enjoyment of sexual activity, appreciation of our lives, and to know how to really honor ourselves.
What can we do about this? How can we improve body-image and help other women? I think it's a continual, daily process, of improving mindfulness. It's about noticing the negative thought patterns and reframing, finding and concentrating on what you have to grateful for, and creating your own version/vision of sexy. When I guide women and students through this process, I use a holistic approach, meaning we delve into the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual components. And then find a few small steps that can be taken every day to shift the tide.
Learning to love our bodies does not happen overnight, but is a gradual process of raising awareness, redefining, appreciating, and enjoying. This year's Love Your Body Day is on October 19, 2011. If your college, university, or women's organization is looking for a memorable and impactful speaker on this topic, please get in touch with me.
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.
