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.
The word “empowerment” has been used (and overused) for many years, particularly as related to women’s equality and voice in workplaces, schools, and personal relationships. Despite its sometimes trite use, when I’m speaking to groups of women about how to be more authentic and vulnerable, and how to responsibly speak up for themselves in new ways…
Read MoreLast year I conducted an online “Sex & Vulnerability” survey, and 269 respondents anonymously shared their fears, insecurities, and shame around their bodies, sexual experiences, and emotions. But I also wanted to know what they celebrate around their sexuality. So the final question was: What do you appreciate or love about your sexuality, sexual functioning, or sexual expression? I found 6 major themes…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreI’ve spent more than enough time watching Netflix during the pandemic, and the steamy scenes have been building over the past couple of years. As a sociologist who studies sexual trends in society, I was delighted to speak to Rosamund Urwin at the Sunday Times in London about this Netflix phenomenon….
Read MoreIn the past 6 months or so, the dating app Tinder, known for its particularly superficial approach to dating, has been expanding their user options for getting to know each other. This week, Tinder rolled out their new “Blind Date” feature, where instead of swiping left or right primarily based on someone’s photos…
Read MoreLow 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…
Read MoreDr. 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.
