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.
As we approach the end of the year, it's valuable to take a moment to reflect on our achievements and the things that brought us joy. Many people don't take the time to appreciate their successes or savor their joyful moments because they're too focused on their next task or goal, or because they're caught up in their worries. But regularly feeling gratitude…
Read MoreWhen I was a senior in college, my boyfriend and I committed to picking up all the loose change we found and collecting it in one big jar. This was from 1994 to 1995. By the summer of 1995, we had collected $128.47. We attended a wedding that summer and paid for the weekend trip with our found money (and at age 22, this felt amazing). Not surprisingly, much of the change was pennies.
Read More“It hurts when we have sex.” When a woman in my intimacy coaching private practice shares this with me, I know it can mean many things. A while ago in a nationally-representative sex research study, one-third of the women indicated that they had recently experienced pain in a sexual encounter…
Read MoreAre you able to accept change? Intimacy, whether in the form of emotional closeness or sexual connection, changes throughout a long-term relationship. Shifts in your intimate connections are inevitable, because: Priorities change. Families change. Jobs change. Needs change. Hormones change. Bodies change….
Read MoreI recently sat down and had a deep dive conversation about mindful intimacy, especially for women, with my colleague Jessica Higgins. She describes our conversation, which is Episode #334 of her Empowered Relationship podcast, in the following way: “Every one of us struggles with something that impacts our relationships. We were raised to believe that whatever we struggle with—be it self-worth, emotions, or body image—is a flaw.
Read More“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…
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.
