My Personal Story about Consent Violation - Sex & the Price of Masculinity

My Personal Story about Consent Violation - Sex & the Price of Masculinity

What the hell are we doing in our sexual hookups?! Dr. Jenn recounts a personal story around sexual consent and violation, and shares her compassionate insights as a sociologist and sexologist to offer a new version of sexual communication and connection. Because the way we're doing things right now is pretty screwed up!

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Why You Should Go on a 2nd Date (Even If There Was No Spark)

Why You Should Go on a 2nd Date (Even If There Was No Spark)

You have a good first date. Meaningful conversation, enjoyable interactions, lots of laughs. But you didn't feel any sexual spark or chemistry. Does that mean any potential for romantic dating is doomed? Or can chemistry develop over time? It's a complicated topic, and I offered my two cents about this topic...

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Going Green in Your Love Life: Eco-Friendly Intimacy & Romance

Going Green in Your Love Life: Eco-Friendly Intimacy & Romance

If Earth Day inspired you to think outside the box with your commitment to reducing your carbon footprint and being environmental conscious, then I have some suggestions for how you can bring this to your romantic life! From gifts, to dates, and even lube, I was happy to discuss this with Clint August recently on San Diego Living. Unfortunately...

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9 Worst First Date Conversation Topics

9 Worst First Date Conversation Topics

If you've been in the dating world, you probably have some painful examples of worst first date conversations! I was interviewed by Rachael Schultz about this topic for Greatist. You can read part of the article including my contributions below. By Rachael Schultz: "You’d think that by now, as fully formed adults, we’d know how to have a socially appropriate conversation with someone we just met."

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Our Biggest Misconceptions about Sex

Our Biggest Misconceptions about Sex

Have you been disappointed with sex in a long-term relationship? Many have, and I think that's because we're taught a lot of falsehoods about sex. So what are the keys to creating a great sex life? And why do I do the work that I do around sex, gender, and communication? These questions and more were asked when Jim Simcoe, interviewed me...

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