Gen Z is Sex-Positive but Relationship-Negative?

Gen Z is Sex-Positive but Relationship-Negative?

More than any prior generation, Generation Z seems to embrace sex positivity — that is, embracing sexual variety and various relationship forms. As long as the people involved are adults and consenting, Gen Z is less likely to judge their choices and actions. But while Gen Z seems to be more sex-positive and open-minded, they seem to be more relationship-negative…

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What do people most love about their sexual expression?

What do people most love about their sexual expression?

Last 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…

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Sex in San Diego...During Coronavirus - Part #2

Sex in San Diego...During Coronavirus - Part #2

Dr. Jenn: What is your current relationship/dating/sex situation? Jack: I practice ethical non-monogamy and am in a committed polyamorous relationship with a married woman who has her own family. I have an underlying health condition, so we have decided that the risk of seeing each other is not worth my life or those of our families….

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The Sexy Lifestyle - Swinging, Mindfulness, & Sexual Desire

The Sexy Lifestyle - Swinging, Mindfulness, & Sexual Desire

These folks are fun! Carol and David are lifestyle folks, which means they are together as a couple while also active as swingers. However, they don't just pursue their own connection and pleasure, but also want to help other people overcome shame and stigma around sexuality and sexual expression.

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Cheating Vs. Open Relationships

With the recent hacking of private information on the Ashley Madison extramarital affair dating site, I think it's important to ask why we place monogamy in such high regard, yet have such high rates of cheating? I discussed the topics of non-monogamy, open relationships, boundaries, communication, and what's possible on San Diego Living with Marc Bailey. I'm so happy I was able to at least scratch the surface of this controversial topic on the morning news!

~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, Sexologist, Sociologist, Sexuality Speaker