Sex During Perimenopause & Menopause

Sex During Perimenopause & Menopause

As a 52-year-old woman in the midst of perimenopause (the transitional years leading to menopause, when a woman’s hormones are fluctuating), the topics of sex, intimacy, and desire during perimenopause and menopause are not just professional topics for me, but also deeply personal ones. Along these lines, I was recently interviewed by Oprah Daily as the Resident Sex Educator for pjur lubricants

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Dr. Jenn Helps Women Cultivate Mindful Sexual Empowerment

Dr. Jenn Helps Women Cultivate Mindful Sexual Empowerment

Why does sexual empowerment matter for women? How did I get started on this career path? I was recently interviewed by DatingNews.com about my sexual empowerment work and career path, and what messages are most important for women to learn about their bodies, sexual expression, and self-worth….

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Pain During Sex - The Pain Perception Project For Women

Pain During Sex - The Pain Perception Project For Women

“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…

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(Trying to) Feel Sexy Again at 48 - New Personal Podcast

(Trying to) Feel Sexy Again at 48 - New Personal Podcast

I am a sociologist and sex expert. And last August, as a single woman at age 48, I realized I had lost my mojo. So I challenged myself to try to find my sexiness again (or reinvent it?!). I recorded my thoughts and happenings over a 7-day time period…and turned it into this vulnerable, raw, and humorous story-telling podcast

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What Sports Have Meant to Me - 50 Years of Title IX for Women's Sports

What Sports Have Meant to Me - 50 Years of Title IX for Women's Sports

On Friday evening I attended my first ever professional women's soccer game -- the new San Diego Wave FC team was taking on the Racing Louisville FC. And they were celebrating 50 years since Title IX was passed. If you're not familiar…

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