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Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

Dr. Jenn Kennedy, PhD, LMFT

Exploration of all topics related to relationships and sexual pleasure: anatomy, psychology, toys, aging, communication, media, history. As a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and sexuality, I will also sometimes discuss adjacent topics such as attachment, dating, couples goals, communication, sex addiction and relational dynamics.

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00:38:10

Confidence: How it Affects Your S*x Life

Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships ·

2024/03/07

Confidence is a HUGE factor in your intimate life. It is a reflection of both how you feel about yourself and how confident you feel in your relationship and toward your partner. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy looks at historical messages and experiences to see how they impacts how attractive you feel and confident you act. Confidence is affected by both psychological and interpersonal components. For example, how attractive or deserving do you feel? This affects what you project to others and

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00:39:05

Guest: Annie Finch: Betrayed Partners

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2024/02/22

Betrayal comes in many forms. During this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Therapist Annie Finch about what common struggles partners face when betrayed. Topics covered include: - Partners feelings of blame - Long term viability after betrayal -Rebuilding trust between partners after infidelity - A personal and relational healing path Annie Finch is an associate marriage and family therapist with Riviera Therapy. She is certified in sex addiction and drug addiction recovery. She runs a group for

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00:26:23

Dating & S*x

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2024/02/07

Dr. Jenn has covered many topics for people in relationships -- this episode is geared toward those who are currently dating or deciding how to get back into the dating scene. She discusses how certain pairings complement one another (in the bedroom) more than others . She also poses and discusses some questions: What is your strategy for dating? Do you have a plan - what is your intention? For example, are you looking to explore? Are you looking to find a long-term partner? Do you date

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00:43:32

Guest: Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz: Long-Term Spark

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2024/01/22

In this episode I interview, Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D. She is a celebrated author and researcher. Dr. Kleinplatz is Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She is a Certified Sex Therapist and Educator. Her research focuses on optimizing sexual experience, with a particular interest in sexual health in older people, the disabled, chronically ill and other marginalized populations. In this episode, Dr. Kennedy & Dr. Kleinplatz discuss her research about the

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00:23:47

Goal Setting (in the Bedroom)

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2024/01/10

If we have a single vision of how sex must go, then we tend to miss out on all the fantastic, pleasing, alternative ways we could have discovered ourselves and/or one another. We feel discouraged when our body doesn’t respond, yet we don’t have flexibility to explore is other ways. This scenario happens much too often. In this episode, I illustrate this challenge with the case of Jon and Angela who have been married for 11 years (no children). Jon is a 56-year-old CEO with a steady diet of stress

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01:03:52

Guest: Kristi Miller: Body Hair

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2023/12/28

This is a fun one! Dr. Jenn and Kristi Miller, LMFT dive into the taboo topic of body hair, including head, face, chest, back, arms, legs, pubic and backside! We discuss how hair affections attraction, self image, cultural influences and body image. Kristi is the founder of Solutions in Parenting, is a Parent Educator, Parenting Consultant, Certified Mediator, licensed Marriage and Family psychotherapist and Clinical Staff at Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara, California. She offers a distinctive

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00:48:04

Guest: Rebekah Lovejoy: Non-Monogamy

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2023/12/13

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Rebekah Lovejoy, Ph.D., AMFT, and they discuss all things non-monogamy. They dive into a lot of things people oftentimes want to know about but are afraid to ask. Rebekah Lovejoy is an associate marriage and family therapist at Riviera Therapy with specialties in somatic psychology, LGBTQ+ populations, nonmonogamy, archetypal psychology, and mythopoetic modalities. She works with an integrative, existential, humanistic approach that leverages

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00:26:25

Stress & S*x

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2023/11/30

In this episode Dr. Jenn talks about stressors and how they affect your s£x life. This is a great podcast to listen to as a couple. The episode begins with a mapping exercise to help you identify both your motivations and your barriers to intimacy. It is important to look at stress management in a practical way and figure out these dynamics present obstacles that thwart your desire and connection (to self and partner). Many stressors are out of your control, but your reaction and your commitment to

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00:42:05

Guest: Dr. Lisa Rayburn: S*x & Religion

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2023/11/09

In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Lisa Rayburn, Esq. about a topic that comes up time and time again as a sex therapist and a sex addiction therapist: the intersection of sex and religion. Dr. Lisa Rayburn is a theologian, attorney, and leadership educator. She leads individuals and groups through change. As an attorney and business executive, she was trained to think strategically. Her life has also been largely dedicated to helping people spiritually. They discuss hot button topics

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00:31:58

Turn-Ons & Turn-Offs 💋

Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships ·

2023/10/25

In this episode, Dr. Jenn unpacks turn-ons and turn-offs. She discusses how important it is to examine both your excitors and those things that inhibit you. Oftentimes, people know exactly what they dislike, and if the turn-offs go unaddressed, it can be very challenging to move past them. Dr. Jenn teaches you how to tune into your senses and make a solid list in both categories to help you gain insight. How can you address your turn-ons and turn-offs if you can’t identify them? What excites

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00:31:39

Guest: Deb Benfield: Aging Body Liberation

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2023/10/12

In this episode, Dr. Jenn interviews Deb Benfield, MEd, RDN/LDN, RYT of @agingbodyliberation. Deb invites women to blaze a liberating new path to a respectful, nurturing relationship with their aging body. She has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her more than 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Registered Yoga Teacher specializing in preventing and treating disordered eating. Now in her 60s, Deb focuses her research,

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00:27:48

Couples Therapy

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2023/09/27

In this episode I talk about magic of couple’s therapy. This includes typical reasons why couples come in, the most common problems I encounter, and what couples therapy tends to look like structurally. Some of the most common goals for couples coming into therapy include: Communication skills and support Perpetual problems Low desire Infidelity and betrayal Learning to negotiate their needs Conflict resolution: fighting fair If you’re curious about any of these topics or thinking about

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00:26:01

Self Talk

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2023/09/14

In this episode I talk about the dynamic of self talk and how it relates to s*x. Self talk is that (often) incessant chatter that monitors your every thought and subsequent behavior. You might not be aware that you're doing it, but you almost certainly are. This inner voice combines conscious and unconscious--often automatic thoughts, beliefs and biases to create an internal monologue throughout the day. Now imagine how all of this hijacks your s*x life! Your desire struggles to happen amongst

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00:31:55

When to See a S*x Therapist

Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships ·

2023/08/17

In this episode, Dr. Jenn discusses when you should seek support from a s*x therapist specifically. What is the difference between a s*x therapist and a general therapist? What are the most common issues that bring people into sex therapy? Dr. Jenn also discusses two cases, including presenting issues and treatment. If you have been debating whether or not sex therapy is the right choice or if you are just curious - this episode is for you. Do you have interest in unpacking your own relationship

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00:45:40

Guest: Trish Hecker: Guide to Sex Ed

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2023/07/27

Dr. Jenn interviews Trish Hecker from Open Door Support: a resource for whole-life sexual health education for parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare providers. They work in the community through the classroom using California Healthy Youth Act approved curriculum, and also through parent workshops, one-on-one consulting, and customized training for teachers and healthcare professionals. They dive into: Sexual health education– particularly for youth Sex ed in California &

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00:34:43

Sexual Rejection

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2023/07/13

Sexual rejection feels bad all the way around. Energy leading to a sexual interaction requires a degree of vulnerability. We let our guard down to want the other person—to communicate verbally or nonverbally how we want to touch or be touched—how we want to experience pleasure. And when that gets thwarted, it feels not just disappointing, but also personal. There was hope of temporary merger through the connection, and anticipation of the release that has transmuted into a sadness of two

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00:22:40

Guest: Viki Krug: Vulva Education & Empowerment

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2023/06/28

Dr. Jenn interviews Viki Krug, an Austrian artist with a mission to educate on vulva anatomy and diversity. Krug uses a special type of body casting to create a copy of the participant’s vulva. The casting is then turned into a beautiful statue for the participant to keep. Anonymous photos of the statues are published and used to celebrate vulvas for how they are: different, normal and beautiful. They discuss Krug's journey, anatomy, creating safe spaces, body ownership and celebration. You

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00:30:05

Guest: Ashe Brown: Herbalism, Intentional Community...

Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships ·

2023/06/14

Dr. Jenn interviews Ashe Brown, a spiritual herbalist, serial entrepreneur, visionary, sacred space holder, and curator of healing experiences. Ashe and her wife own and operate Pura Luna Apothecary - an inclusive herbal shop centered around providing accessible healing tools and creating community. They also lead retreats focused on empowerment and personal grounding. They discuss: Ashe’s journey toward finding her soul calling and becoming a healer Building an intentional community where all

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00:19:25

Female Masturbation: Clearing obstacles and unpacking...

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2023/05/27

In this episode Dr. Jenn discusses how we view female masturbation in our culture. This taboo topic gets misrepresented frequently in the media. Dr. Jenn notes that while MOST women masturbate, few are talking about it and fully owning their experience. Do you masturbate? If not, why not? How does it compare to partnered sex? As a culture, it is much more expected that men masturbate but we do not hear from many women. In this episode Dr. Jenn talks about the stigma, gives practical tips, toy

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00:22:58

Sexual Desire in Long-Term Relationships

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2023/05/09

Has sexual desire faded in your long-term relationship? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jenn dives into this incredibly common issue and offers ways to spice up your marriage. She discusses: shifts and changes within partnerships phases of a long-term relationship how stressors affect your individual sexual energy intentionality how to create connection and engagement how to curate the right environment and state of mind how to make small steps in the right direction

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