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.
“Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.” - Susan David, PhD. I shared this quote early on, at a recent relationship retreat that I taught. Because what most gets in the way of meaningful and connected relationships? Fear. Shame. Embarrassment. Sadness….
Read MoreI’m generally a healthy eater. I’m a vegetarian, I ask for the side salad instead of fries, the fruit instead of the breakfast potatoes. But sometimes I don’t. I’ll order the fries and the potatoes and then dessert too, if I’m out celebrating something with a friend or family member (and I love finding reasons to celebrate). And sometimes I don’t realize that I’ve been using my “I deserve this, I’ve been working hard,” excuse…
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 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 More“Is there anything about sex or intimacy that you feel insecure about? This summer I’m conducting a Sex & Vulnerability online survey and at almost 200 respondents so far, the results are already incredibly interesting and thought-provoking. Normally I would wait until I’ve closed the window on receiving any new survey responses, but…
Read MoreI could use your help if you're up for some sexual intimacy reflection?! For the summer of 2021, I launched an anonymous "Sex & Vulnerability" survey with 9 open-ended questions, to read in people's own words what is most vulnerable and real for them around sexual and emotional intimacy!
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.
