Reclaiming Valentine's Day
/How did we end up here? In 2nd grade, it was such a joy to hand out Valentine’s to all the kids in the class, and receive cute cards and candy hearts in return. And now? “Valentine’s Day is stupid.”
Read MoreDr. 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.
How did we end up here? In 2nd grade, it was such a joy to hand out Valentine’s to all the kids in the class, and receive cute cards and candy hearts in return. And now? “Valentine’s Day is stupid.”
Read MoreI really do like the idea of prioritizing celebrating time with our girlfriends. The day before Valentine's Day has been dubbed Galentine's Day (from the show Parks & Recreation), but I think just like Valentine's Day, it's important to celebrate this kind of love, friendship, and connection all year round. Although you might not always be treated with the surprise of Chippendales' dancers on your next gal pal outing ;) We had a lot of laughs on this segment on San Diego Living!
The video is not embedding properly from the San Diego Living website, but you can click here to watch about Galentine's Day on their site!
~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, San Diego Sexologist, Sex Speaker, Sociologist
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.