(trying to) feel sexy again at 48 by Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus
Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, a sociologist and sex expert who is single, challenged herself to find her sexiness again in her late 40s.
This is a vulnerable, humorous, and raw dive into sexual energy, gender roles, body image, consent, dating, hormones, expectations, communication ... and the not-often-talked-about complexity of all of these in today's society.
Dr. Jenn details her struggles and adventures to flirt, feel confident, reflect, and try to make sense of it all.
—> Make sure you listen to these episodes in order, for this limited-series story-telling podcast to make sense!
—> Since some of these episodes are short and meant to be listened to one after another, you might have to change your podcast app settings to automatically play the next one. :)
What did Dr. Jenn learn and what is she carrying forward from this 7-Day Challenge? What energies can we all be more aware of? Plus, she offers one piece of advice to women in long-term relationships.
Dr. Jenn rants about the kinds of self-righteous phrases that halt conversations. After trying to explain this challenge to her parents on the phone, she creates a meditative genital body scan to enhance her nuanced awareness. Then she returns to the bar where it all started one week ago, makes new friends, and calls out a douchecanoe.
Dr. Jenn shares about not feeling invisible anymore as an “older” woman in her beach town, and talks about the concept of reinventing ourselves.
Girlfriends can be so validating and grounding…even when we don’t realize we need it. And when did Dr. Jenn’s work make her dad the most uncomfortable?
Dr. Jenn realizes how many opportunities there are for meaningful and kind interactions and conversations with strangers throughout her day. She reflects on the options for events that cultivate open sexual energy like pujas and OMing. And while out with a girlfriend and shooting their vagina beams, she’s not thrilled with the intrusion of an odd and insulting man.
Why does Dr. Jenn want to reclaim the bush? And she reflects on her Day 7 intentions.
In her end-of-day reflection, Dr. Jenn shares the brilliance of small dick humiliation kinks.
From weird dog memes to delicious desserts, and conversations with men who sexually cherish women to a man with questionable social skills, Dr. Jenn has an insightful day. And she finally tries on her sexual archetype for her solo Friday evening out and about - “I am elegant, confident, open, and fun.”
Dr. Jenn wants to reset after an off day yesterday and shares some humorous sexual conversations she’s had with her mom.
For her end-of-day reflections, Dr. Jenn addresses whether the level of navel-gazing she’s doing is harmful, whether she wants to feel sexual EVERY day, and one reason why talking about taboo topics really matters.
Dr. Jenn shares: What perimenopause is exactly, why one of her suitors is named Praying Mantis Guy, and why “Save 2nd Base” marketing for breast cancer pisses her off. She also delves into the importance of matching humor when dating, and what people need to know about anal play.
On first dates, men often tell Dr. Jenn that she is intimidating because of her field of work. She’s finally identified the source of their concerns.
What are the insights from the day and what is Dr. Jenn happy she doesn’t have to do because of COVID times?
Dr. Jenn rants about feminist self-righteousness after being attacked online, and she also addresses the complexity of male sexual energy. She rants again about the uniforms for women Olympians. Her day ends with an unexpected sexy beach surprise.
Dr. Jenn shares how she’s solid with giving relationship advice but her dating advice can be sketchy.
As she reflects on her day and 7-Day Challenge, Dr. Jenn thinks about where else and how else she can channel her sexual energy.
What would Dr. Jenn want and need to be able to have a hook-up partner for only casual sex? Is contact with our exes healthy? Who needs to hear a cock ring PSA? And what’s a good activity for addressing body image concerns? Dr. Jenn covers a broad range of sex and flirting topics as she moves through her day, including two conversations with men that combine flirting and workshopping!
For her morning reflection, Dr. Jenn thinks about a Buddhist quote and how it connects to her 7-Day Challenge. She also shares the meaning of the two bracelets she wears every day.
Dr. Jenn sings her masturbatory lyrics and plays her ukulele.
What has Dr. Jenn learned today and what does she want to add or change? Plus, a bonus 1:17am update.
The 28-year-old is texting asking about porn. Dr. Jenn shares how she masturbates, her favorite vibrators, and what she likes to watch. And at night, she tries opening her sexual energy...but doesn't like who she's around.
Dr. Jenn articulates what she wants more and less of for this week, and chooses her sexual archetype from a Netflix show she’s watching.
This is Dr. Jenn's first end-of-the-day “Daily Reflections” for this 7-Day Sexual Energy Challenge...did she feel sexy, and does she have time to take on such an uncomfortable project?
The unexpected flirtation with younger men continues, as two (very) young military men start asking Dr. Jenn questions and doing ridiculous things.
Young men rarely hit on Dr. Jenn...but while considering whether she wants to take on this 7-Day Challenge, she gets to unexpectedly start practicing her flirting skills again…which she sucks at.
Desire is a tricky thing, especially in long-term relationships…or during a pandemic. Through some brainstorming on a Sunday afternoon at the beach, Dr. Jenn comes up with a new idea for a 7-Day Challenge for women around desire.
Sharing personal and vulnerability stories is not comfortable or easy. So what is my motivation for a story-telling series like this? And what about the men I’m sharing about?
What is Dr. Jenn's work in the sex field like, and what is this story you'll hear? A brief story behind this podcast.
A teaser for the new limited-series podcast on: (Trying to) Feel Sexy Again at 48. What does Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, a sociologist and sex expert do when she loses her mojo?
