“I feel safe when…” Cultivating Emotional & Physical Safety in Dating & Relationships
/What do you need to feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship or when dating? I recently answered this question…
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.
What do you need to feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship or when dating? I recently answered this question…
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 was recently a guest on the LUVBITES podcast with Dr. Tara, a professor and researcher on sexual communication. This is her description of our podcast topic: “The Question of the Century: What exactly is great sex? For episode #16, I chatted with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus…”
Read MoreWhen I was recently working with a client couple I asked about their ongoing “homework” of sharing “daily gratitudes” with each other. I had suggested this as homework for the past eight months because it quickly became apparent that they were more connected and harmonious when they committed to this brief but intentional activity every day…
Read MoreWhoa, this just got uncomfortable, I thought to myself. I was standing and speaking to a group of powerful, primarily white, male business owners, and I had just suggested that they should be responsible and turn off their sexual energy in the workplace. And from their uncomfortable murmurs…
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.