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.
What's happening regarding sex and intimacy in San Diego, CA? In the Den with Dr. Jenn returns for a third season, after a two-year hiatus, with a live studio audience. And what is the new trend of vajazzling? Find out at the San Diego Sex Show from one who does San Diego Sex Coaching.
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Date: Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Place: Sorrento Valley
Price: $29 (please reserve space in advance)
This is a two-hour workshop for women. It is not unusual for couples to have a healthy, happy, and communicative relationship, where the sexual zest has disappeared. We will explore many "big picture" reasons why sexual desire has subsided and offer a variety of ideas to put immediately into action and boost vitality.
Topics to be addressed include:
Stress/anxiety
Resentments
Children
Body-image
Communicating needs
Self-knowledge
Priorities
Boredom
Hormones
And more...
There are many small steps that can be taken to address these concern and create a new sense of passion and hope in your sexual life.
Click here for paypal link to reserve your space:
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There is something rather disturbing brewing around women's vulvas these days. More and more nude photos and pornographic depictions of women airbrush away the woman's natural labia. More and more doctors are offering labiaplasty surgery for women to reduce the size of their external genitalia. And more and more women are opting for the surgery to please their partners and feel better about the appearance of their genitals.
Hmm...there seems to be a link between all of these. And it's certainly not based on women knowing their bodies, knowing what is natural and normal, and appreciating the variety and beauty of vulvas.
In protest of this and to provide education to the contrary, the New View Campaign, an organization to challenge the medicalization of sex and women's bodies, is offering a one day conference in Las Vegas this Sunday! Two of the featured guests are Nick and Sayaka Karras, who have created the wonderful Petals project to expose women to the beauty and uniqueness of each vulva. I am looking forward to attending and meeting like-minded women and learning the latest quantitative and qualitative research on this upsetting topic.
If you'd like to learn more about the conference, visit HERE.
To read a wonderful article on the Ms. Blog about it, click HERE.
Last night I was back in the Box Line Box production studio for a podcast shoot of my sex talk video series after almost two years. But there was a new energy to the show - a live audience! I felt a little rusty at first, and was a bit thrown off by the live reactions, but once we got rolling (we shot four video episodes) I enjoyed the interaction and excitement. We are keeping a lot of the old format that we loved from the first 108 shows, but we've added some new dimensions. I'm thrilled to be on video again talking about my passions - sexuality, healthy relationships, & sex education.
Here's what some audience members had to say:
"We had such a great time at the show! Thanks for inviting us along."
"So wonderful to be a part of the new podcast show! You are amazing as always:)"
"Great shoot tonight, Dr. Jenn! As always, very informative, thought provoking and fun!"
"Thank you so much for including me in your first ever live den audience!! Loved it! You are so amazing...I can't even believe that I know someone as cool as you!"
"Great shoot last night! I think the new format with live audience works very well."
Be on the look out in a few weeks for Episode #109, the start of this new vision of In the Den with Dr. Jenn!
Sex Therapy & Relationship Counseling in San Diego
We are wired to need touch to thrive. Our skin is actually our largest organ and our receptors allow us to identify objects AND to emotionally connect with others. Have you ever given yourself a foot massage and noticed that it doesn't feel as good as when someone else does it? This is because when someone else touches us, it makes us feel reassured and connected. (And also because the unpredictable nature of being touched by another is more pleasurable.) There are chemical changes in the brain that make us feel good from touch, including the big feel-good players like dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin. Being touched has been shown to reduce stress, improve immune functioning, and calm agitation.
With all these proven positive physical and emotional benefits of touch, it behooves us to be more touchy-feely (where appropriate, of course!) If you and your partner haven't touched in a while, create a calm evening of gentle hand and foot massages. Visit a massage therapist for a professional healing session. Even between friends you can sit in a circle and take turns massaging a part of someone else's body. Be conscious of how you can bring more comforting caresses into your daily interactions.
Sex Therapy & Relationship Counseling in San Diego
1. Pretend you are a tourist in your own town. Even if you don't live in a tourist hot spot like San Diego, walking around your downtown area, licking an ice cream cone, and people watching can create a powerful bonding afternoon or evening. Add in a little role-playing by making up fake "tourist names."
2. Go to your local Farmer's Market and buy fresh vegetables and fruits. The veggies are nutritious and high in fiber - both important parts of keeping you working smoothly in the sexual realm. And the fruits are sensual and a tasty treat to eat alone or share with a sexy partner.
3. Listen to outdoor live music and make a picnic of the event. Entertain all 5 of your senses at once!
4. Watch a beautiful sunset with your lover and if you live by the Pacific ocean, even better! Use it as a time for calm reflection and deep appreciation.
5. View the night time sky on August 12 for the yearly Perseids Meteor Shower. Make time for some smooching between shooting stars! Visit this astronomy site for more information.
Sex Therapy & Relationship Counseling in San Diego
Dr. 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.
