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.
Jane the Den Clinical Reasearcher stops by to visit with Dr. Jenn about the results of the National Survey of Sexual Health & Behavior released by Indiana University - the biggest comprehensive sex survey since 1994.
SPECIAL GUEST:
Plain Jane
Den Clinical Researcher
DEN RECOMMEND:
"Buddha's Brain" by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
In this episode of "In the Den with Dr. Jenn", Chef Jenn stops by to cook a vegetarian curry dish to spice up your sex life. The two Jenn's discuss how cooking together can improve a relationship.
SPECIAL GUEST:
Chef Jenn Felmley
www.chefjenncooks.com
SEXUAL FUN FACT:
Dr. Jenn and Chef Jenn discuss the most romantic and sexiest restaurants in San Diego.
SPECIAL DEN SEX-TION:
8 Commandments of Sex and Food
Do you trust your intuition in your decision-making? Do you feel like you can separate your heart-centered intentions from self-sabotaging behavior: the former based on deep self-knowledge and the latter based on fears and old patterns? I have had several conversations recently with people trying to discern this difference and make healthier choices in their relationships.
We all experience different versions of living from fear and our conditioned responses. Maybe a piece of the puzzle is not wanting to take full responsibility for decisions, because if things go wrong, you have someone else to blame. Or perhaps the complexity of emotions feel too nuanced and confusing compared to black & white business decisions, and it's easier to pretend they don't exist. Another possibility is that your inner gremlin of self-doubt is running the show and insisting that you can't be trusted with decisions.
The key is learning to quiet the mind and the automatic patterns, feel an opening in compassion, and just sit with the question in hand. It is a slow process of learning to trust your inner knowledge. It involves being aware of your emotions, your reactions, and your patterns. Through choosing quiet time each day, whether through meditation or deep breathing, and knowing that you are OK with whatever thoughts and feelings arise, you can learn to discern what moves you forward and what holds you back. Taking the time to write down this process can be a powerful addition on the path of learning to trust yourself. But you won't be perfect with this, and that's OK.
Sex Therapy & Relationship Counseling in San Diego
How high is your "erotic intelligence"? Spicy Suzy stops by Dr. Jenn's Den to discuss question of erotic intelligence and how to improve your EQ.
SPECIAL GUEST:
Spicy Suzy
SEXUAL FUN FACT:
Ancient Romans and menstrual cycles
WHAT'S THAT WORD:
Coprophilia
Dr. Jenn sits down with her parents to discuss the changes in society in regards to parents talking to their children about sex. They offer advice on how to talk to your kids about sex.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Carol and Mike Gunsaullus
DEAR DR. JENN
Dear Dr. Jenn poses the question on how to achieve an orgasm after an 8 year hiatus.
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.
