April 12, 2022

Let’s have the fight now! Managing expectations for vacations with your partner

April 12, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

You want to sleep in as late as you want and have leisurely mornings. Your partner wants to be up at the crack of dawn to explore your surroundings and go on adventures. / You hope for sex at least once a day. Your partner wants to feel free from any pressure to have sex and just relax and take care of themselves. / You would like to stay on top of work emails so it’s not overwhelming when you return….

April 07, 2022

Have people become more disposable in online dating culture?

April 07, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

“Inside the ‘disposable’ young American dating curse: ‘On to the next one’”

Last month, I chatted with journalist Adriana Diaz at the New York Post about the latest Pew Research study on generational belief differences in dating, jobs, careers, and marriage, and the “disposable” nature of online dating culture.

April 03, 2022

“I feel safe when…” Cultivating Emotional & Physical Safety in Dating & Relationships

April 03, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

What do you need to feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship or when dating? I recently answered this question…

March 28, 2022

50 Before 50 — My Year of Audacity

March 28, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

This month I turned 49.

Each decade or meaningful year has felt different. For 18 there was a surprise birthday party for me and another March baby, by our friends in high school. At 21, I had a full drink and shot for the first time…

March 02, 2022

What do people most love about their sexual expression?

March 02, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

Last 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…

February 28, 2022

New to Online Dating? My tips for San Diego Magazine...

February 28, 2022/ Jennifer Gunsaullus

I have talked to many folks over the years who have left a long-term relationship or marriage and are trying online dating for the first time. With the stress and changes in our lives due to the pandemic, it’s likely we’re going to see a noticeable uptick in divorces in the next year or so. I was interviewed for the February issue of San Diego Magazine…

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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.