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Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships
30 episodes
Dating After 50 w/ Alyssa Dineen | Szn. 5 Ep. 6
Ep 6 · Aug 6, 2026 · 46 min
Dating in midlife can feel like a completely different world—especially if the last time you were single, dating apps didn’t even exist. Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Alyssa Dineen, founder of Style My Profile, to talk about how to navigate modern dating with more confidence, authenticity, and a lot less burnout. They unpack the dating profile mistakes that may be working against you, why old or overly curated photos can sabotage connection, and why chemistry doesn’t always happen on the first…
Resentment in Couples | Szn. 5 Ep. 5
Ep 5 · Jul 26, 2026 · 30 min
Resentment rarely begins with one dramatic betrayal. More often, it builds quietly through unmet needs, unspoken expectations, unresolved conflict, and the small disappointments we convince ourselves aren't worth mentioning. In this solo episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy explores why resentment is one of the biggest threats to emotional and physical intimacy. She explains how it develops over time, the subtle signs it's taking hold, and why avoiding difficult conversations often creates more distance th…
Play Parties 101: What Happens After Dark w/ Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn. 5 Ep. 4
Ep 4 · Jul 12, 2026 · 19 min
Ever wondered what actually happens at play parties? In this spicy follow-up, Dr. Jenn welcomes back gerontologist & domme Dr. Nicole Marcione for a candid, myth-busting conversation about sex parties, consent culture, voyeurism vs. participation, what to wear (and what to bring home), and how curiosity, not pressure, guides the experience. This is an unfiltered, educational deep dive into pleasure, boundaries, aging bodies, and why your yes can always become a no. Perfect if you’re intrigued, n…
Chemistry Isn't Compatibility | Szn. 5 Ep. 3
Ep 3 · Jun 28, 2026 · 29 min
Most of us spend years learning math, science, and history—but nobody teaches us how to be in a relationship. Yet, we're expected to communicate effectively: navigate conflict, set boundaries, express our needs, repair hurts, and stay emotionally connected. In this episode, Dr. Jenn breaks down the relationship skills that many of us never learned growing up—and why the struggles you're experiencing may have less to do with compatibility and more to do with skill building. You'll learn: The diff…
Does Size Really Matter w/ Dr. Joel Pash | Szn. 5 Ep. 2
Ep 2 · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Men are Paying to Increase Their Goods Male enhancement is one of those topics people are curious about but rarely discuss openly. Yet as conversations around men's health, hormone optimization, longevity, and body image continue to grow, more men are asking questions about confidence, appearance, and sexual wellness. In this week's episode of Pleasure Project, Dr. Jenn sits down with anesthesiologist and co-founder of the Upsize Clinic, Dr. Joel Pash, to explore the rapidly growing world of mal…
How Mental Load Derails Desire | Szn. 5 Ep. 1
Ep 1 · May 31, 2026 · 31 min
The invisible labor no one talks about? It might be the thing killing your desire. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy dives into the mental load so many people carry in relationships—the nonstop planning, anticipating, organizing, remembering, and emotional caretaking that quietly drains energy, connection, and eroticism. From managing schedules and groceries to carrying the emotional responsibility for the entire household, this invisible labor can leave people feeling exhausted, resentful, and…
Getting What You Want w/ Jocelyn Silva | Szn. 4 Ep. 17
Ep 17 · May 17, 2026 · 48 min
What happens when a relationship feels safe… but no longer feels alive? In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with sexual empowerment coach Jocelyn Silva for a conversation about shame, desire, authenticity, and what it really takes to create intimacy that feels both secure and deeply turned on. Together, they unpack: How purity culture and religious shame shape adult sexuality Why so many couples have sex but never actually talk about sex The hidden ways shame shows up in relationships…
Emotional Outsourcing w/ Béa Albina | Szn. 4 Ep. 16
Ep 16 · May 4, 2026 · 49 min
Ever find yourself needing your partner to reassure you that you’re okay, desirable, or enough? That’s emotional outsourcing—and it quietly drains intimacy and desire. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Bea Victoria Albina to unpack how this pattern forms, why it shows up in both daily life and the bedroom, and how it can keep you stuck in cycles of disconnection. Together, they explore what it really means to take your power back—by reclaiming your voice, setting boundaries that a…
Scheduled Sex: Hot or Not? | Szn. 4 Ep. 15
Ep 15 · Apr 19, 2026 · 26 min
Is scheduled sex sexy… or does it kill the vibe? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and quietly controversial) topics that shows up in long-term relationships: putting sex on the calendar. Because when life gets full—kids, careers, stress, exhaustion—spontaneity doesn’t just disappear… it gets crowded out. So what happens when you stop waiting to “feel in the mood” and start creating the conditions for desire instead? We’re talking about: Why desire naturally shifts in lo…
Stop Waiting to Want It w/ Brooke Bralove | Szn. 4 Ep. 14
Ep 14 · Apr 5, 2026 · 54 min
Most people think desire should just show up. And when it doesn’t? They assume something’s wrong. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Sex Therapist Brooke Bralove to challenge one of the biggest myths about sex: that desire is supposed to be spontaneous. Together, they unpack: Who actually experiences spontaneous desire (hint: fewer people than you think) Why long-term sex often becomes predictable—and what to do about it The role of novelty in keeping desire alive The patterns coup…
People Pleasing In Bed | Szn. 4 Ep. 13
Ep 13 · Mar 22, 2026 · 23 min
Perhaps you’ve questioned if you have a “libido issue,” but really it’s more of a self-abandonment problem. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy explores how people pleasing shows up in the bedroom and quietly erodes desire. If your sex life feels tense, mismatched, or confusing… if one partner is always pursuing while the other pulls away… this conversation will challenge the assumption that it’s simply a “desire discrepancy.” What if it’s not about libido at all? I unpack: The subtle ways you ov…
The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12
Ep 12 · Mar 1, 2026 · 25 min
There’s a moment in many relationships that rarely gets named. It’s when you stop initiating, not because you don’t want intimacy, but because rejection has started to feel predictable. You tell yourself you’ll try again later. You try to be patient. Low pressure. Understanding. But quietly something shifts. You start wondering: Is it me? Am I asking for too much? Does wanting closeness make me the problem? In this episode, I’m unpacking the emotional experience of the high desire partner, the o…
From Burnt Out to Turned On w/ Fernanda Bressan | Szn. 4 Ep. 11
Ep 11 · Feb 15, 2026 · 59 min
You did everything right. You built the career. The family. The life you were supposed to want. From the outside, it works. So why does it feel like something inside you has gone quiet? In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with executive coach Fernanda Bressan to explore what really happens in midlife, when success no longer feels satisfying, when performance replaces presence, and when the spark you once felt starts to dim. Together, they unpack: Why midlife isn’t a breakdown, it’s a reclamation…
Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10
Ep 10 · Feb 1, 2026 · 47 min
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews Dr. Shreya Hessler, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of The Mindset Center, to discuss how anxiety, perfectionism, and self-worth shape intimacy in young adulthood and how this affects relationships of all structures. Together, they explore rejection sensitivity, shifting social norms, and how embracing imperfection can deepen connection. If you’ve ever felt anxious about dating, love, or being truly seen, this conversation offers fresh i…
Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9
Ep 9 · Jan 18, 2026 · 28 min
We all assume we know why people have sex, pleasure, love, connection. But when you actually ask people, the answers are far more nuanced and, at times, surprising. Some people have sex to feel close. Others to avoid conflict, boost their ego, satisfy curiosity, reclaim power, or even get revenge. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy pulls back the covers on the real motivations behind why humans have sex and why understanding your personal “why” can fundamentally change how you experience intimacy…
Tantric Transformation w/ Emma Galland | Szn. 4 Ep. 8
Ep 8 · Dec 29, 2025 · 54 min
What if better sex isn’t about more tricks—but more presence? 💫 In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with tantric holistic sex coach Emma Galland to explore how slowing down, tuning in, and connecting to your body can reignite desire and deepen intimacy. They unpack what it means for men to be embodied lovers, how to elongate pleasure and performance without pressure, and even how to access multiple orgasms. Discover how ancient tantric wisdom can transform modern relationships—and keep…
Pursue & Distance Dance | Szn. 4 Ep. 7
Ep 7 · Dec 14, 2025 · 27 min
Are you the one chasing closeness… or the one hiding in the bathroom for “just five more minutes”? In today’s episode, I break down one of the most common, and most misunderstood relationship dynamics: the pursuer–distancer pattern. Whether it's about sex, money, conflict, or parenting, many couples find themselves stuck in this painful loop of one partner reaching while the other retreats. I dive into where these patterns come from, how attachment plays a role, why both partners actually want t…
Microdosing Your Way Back to Pleasure w/ Leslie Draffin | Szn. 4 Ep. 6
Ep 6 · Nov 30, 2025 · 39 min
What if better sex isn’t about doing more, but about softening, slowing down, and coming home to yourself? In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy is joined by trauma-informed somatic practitioner and psychedelic microdosing guide Leslie Draffin to explore how intentional plant medicine can open new pathways to healing and pleasure. From releasing shame to deepening intimacy, they dive into how microdosing and mindful embodiment practices like breathwork can reconnect you with your body and your desir…
Myth of Spontaneous Desire | Szn. 4 Ep. 5
Ep 5 · Nov 9, 2025 · 23 min
Think desire should just happen? Think again. 🔥 In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy unpacks the myth of spontaneous desire—that Hollywood fantasy where passion strikes out of nowhere. In real life, desire often builds slowly, through connection, safety, and intention. If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me?” for not feeling instantly turned on, this episode is for you. You’re not broken—you just haven’t learned how to turn yourself on yet. Tune in to discover how to rekindle your erotic e…
Archetypes Uncovered w/ Dene Logan | Szn. 4 Ep. 4
Ep 4 · Oct 26, 2025 · 53 min
What if healing your relationships isn’t about changing your partner, but reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve disowned? Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with therapist and author Dené Logan to explore how masculine and feminine energies shape our relationships, what it means to be out of balance, and how to move from wounded dynamics into sovereign love. They dive into letting go of control, leading with curiosity, and holding love with open hands instead of grasping for certainty. Dené shares how…
Why Do You Have Sex? | Szn. 4 Ep. 3
Ep 3 · Oct 12, 2025 · 27 min
We think we know why we have sex — for love, pleasure, or connection. But the truth is often much more complicated. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy pulls back the covers on the real reasons humans get it on — from seeking closeness to conflict avoidance, ego boosts to revenge — and explores how understanding your why can transform the way you experience intimacy. This isn’t just about sex. It’s about what drives us during our most intimate moments with one another. Tune in and discover what re…
Untying Ourselves w/ Gerontologist & Domme Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn. 4 Ep. 2
Ep 2 · Sep 28, 2025 · 41 min
Forget everything you’ve been told about aging and sex. In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Dr. Nicole Marcione—a gerontologist and professional dominatrix—to dismantle old myths and open up bold new pathways to pleasure, power, and confidence. From an unforgettable field trip to a dungeon to surprising parallels between kink dynamics and the way many of us move through daily life, this conversation will change the way you think about desire at every age. Tune in to expand your ideas of what is p…
"Where Did You Go?" | Szn. 4 Ep. 1
Ep 1 · Sep 15, 2025 · 25 min
Welcome to Season 4! 💥 In this solo episode Dr. Jenn dives into one of her core, guiding ideas: “I’m with you." She notes , "When couples come to me for sex therapy, they often come in saying they want more sex—they want the desire, attention, or physical gratification they get from the act. But more often than not, what they truly want is intimacy. " Communicating I'm with you offers a felt sense of belonging, support, witnessing and nonjudgmental love. More and more couples are feeling discon…
Hormones, Desire & Midlife Sex w/ Dr. Gillian Goddard | Szn. 3 Ep. 18
Ep 18 · Aug 24, 2025 · 52 min
Curious about what really happens to your sex life during perimenopause and beyond? In this episode, I sit down with endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard to unpack what’s going on inside your body — from hormones to blood flow, from estrogen to testosterone, and how it all impacts desire, arousal, and pleasure. We talk about vaginal atrophy (yes, it’s a thing), pelvic health, and the real changes that happen as you move through this stage of life. Dr. Goddard breaks down the science in a way that…
A Pleasure Retreat w/ Pamela Madsen | Szn. 3 Ep. 17
Ep 17 · Aug 11, 2025 · 39 min
Wondering what it’s like to attend a retreat focused on sexual pleasure, body awareness and opening up in deeper way? I sat down with Pamela Madsen, who’s been running Back to the Body retreats for 15 years — a space devoted to helping women reclaim sexual pleasure on their own terms. We dive into what it really means to tune into your body beyond just sex: understanding your physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Pamela shares how women from their 40s to 80s come to explore desire, pleas…
Intimacy vs. Sex | Szn. 3 Ep. 16
Ep 16 · Jul 26, 2025 · 19 min
Intimacy and sex are not one and the same—and knowing the difference can shift everything in your relationships. Both are valuable, but they serve different needs. This episode invites you to reflect: What does sexuality mean to you? When do you choose to engage sexually, and when do you seek emotional closeness instead? How do you let others in, and what role does intimacy play in your erotic life? Whether you're partnered or solo, this is a space to get curious—not judgmental—about the way you…
Sober Sex w/ Kim Litton | Szn. 3 Ep. 15
Ep 15 · Jul 13, 2025 · 37 min
Have you ever thought about what it means to have sex — completely sober — for the rest of your life? In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with Kim Litton, LCSW CSAT, to unpack sex and intimacy in recovery. Together, they explore how sobriety impacts dating, long-term relationships, and what it takes to navigate pleasure, connection, and communication without substances. Whether you’re in recovery yourself or love someone who is, this conversation offers a clear, clinical look at what gets in the…
Sleep, Sex & Your Brain w/ Dr. Jess Payne | Szn. 3 Ep. 14
Ep 14 · Jun 23, 2025 · 47 min
Without Sleep, You Can’t Regulate I got a coveted hour with Dr. Jessica Payne, a neuroscientist, who studies sleep, to ask all the questions you've probably wondered about but never had the chance to explore. We get into what the brain actually does during sleep and dreaming, how exercise, caffeine, alcohol, and sex affect your rest, and why good sleep matters for your relationship. Dr. Payne tells me, “It’s hard to draw on resources for empathy or connection when people are not rested.” This di…
Chronic Illness & Intimacy | Szn. 3 Ep. 13
Ep 13 · Jun 9, 2025 · 28 min
In this episode, I explore the intersection of chronic illness and sexuality. Focusing on type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and multiple sclerosis—three common conditions affecting people ages 45 to 70—I break down how symptoms and diagnoses impact couples' erotic and relational life. You’ll hear a candid discussion of how chronic illness can disrupt your intimacy, what your partnership might experience as the illness progresses, and how to adapt and reconnect. If chronic illness, aging,…
Intimacy After Baby w/ Kristi Miller | Szn. 3 Ep. 12
Ep 12 · May 25, 2025 · 41 min
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with parenting expert Kristi Miller, LMFT to explore the often-overlooked challenges couples face in maintaining intimacy after having a baby. From the early postpartum months to the demanding years of parenting, many couples struggle to stay connected. Dr. Jenn and Kristi dive into the emotional, relational, and hormonal shifts that impact intimacy, offering insight from their work as couples and intimacy therapists. Whether you're a new parent or yea…
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