Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

How much do women really know about their own sexual health? From painful sex and changing orgasms to menopause and hormonal shifts, women experience significant changes in their bodies throughout their lives. Yet many are left wondering what's normal, what's treatable, and why no one ever told them what to expect. Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with board-certified OB/GYN and menopause specialist Dr. Maria Sophocles, author of The Bedroom Gap, for a candid, eye-opening conversation about the medical realities of women's sexual health—and the information too often missing from the conversation. Together, they explore endometriosis, hysterectomy, menopause, painful sex, pelvic-floor dysfunction, changes in orgasm, medications, clitoral adhesions, vaginal dryness, and hormone therapy—and why women are so often left navigating these issues without adequate guidance. They also challenge some deeply ingrained assumptions about sex itself. Why is penetration treated as the ultimate goal? Why do women assume something is wrong when their orgasms change? And why aren't doctors routinely asking about sexual health? Consider this the adult sex education you probably never got. Connect with Dr. Maria: Website: https://mariasophoclesmd.com Connect with Dr. Jenn: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

What is your therapist actually thinking during that first session? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Dr. Jenn takes you onto the couch and into the therapist’s chair to reveal what’s happening beneath the surface when a new couple walks into her office. From where partners choose to sit to how they tell their story, every interaction offers clues about their relationship, communication style, and readiness for change. Dr. Jenn shares the subtle observations, split-second decisions, and clinical instincts that guide the first session—including how therapists assess trust, safety, emotional regulation, relationship dynamics, and the delicate balance between support and accountability. You’ll learn: What therapists notice before a couple says a word Why body language can be as important as the story itself How therapists adapt their style to different clients What makes building rapport happen so quickly—or not Why couples often wait years before seeking help The challenge of staying connected to both partners equally How therapists balance empathy, accountability, humor, and hope If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of couples therapy, this episode offers an honest look at the art, psychology, and human connection that shape the therapeutic process. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

What happens to intimacy after prostate cancer treatment—and why are so many men and couples unprepared for the changes? Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Victoria Cullen, founder of A Touchy Subject and creator of The Hub, to talk candidly about sexual recovery after prostate cancer. They explore erectile changes, orgasm, penile rehabilitation, grief, masculinity, performance anxiety, and the emotional impact of suddenly feeling like you're living in a different body. But this conversation isn't only about what can be lost. It's also about what can be rediscovered. Victoria shares why sexual recovery requires more than simply waiting for erections to return, how partners can approach recovery as a team, and why expanding the definition of sex can lead some couples to experience more pleasure and connection than they had before treatment. They also unpack common myths—including the idea that sex is over after prostate cancer or that erections that don't return quickly never will—and discuss practical ways to support recovery before and after treatment. Whether you're navigating prostate cancer yourself, supporting a partner, or simply want to better understand sexual health after cancer, this episode offers information, hope, and a powerful reminder: your body is still capable of pleasure. Connect with Victoria: Website: www.atouchysubject.com & The Hub Connect with Dr. Jenn: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

This conversation with Jennifer Love explores a provocative question: What if feeling turned on wasn’t separate from success--but an important part of it? Dr. Jenn and Jennifer dive into the intersection of erotic energy, power, and wealth, and how embodiment can radically shift the way women lead, earn, and take up space. Jennifer speaks candidly about her self-pleasure practice and how intentional connection with her body became a source of confidence, clarity, and authority in both her business and personal life. Together, they unpack why pleasure still feels taboo in conversations about ambition, what happens when women stop divorcing desire from drive, and how reclaiming aliveness can expand capacity for visibility, impact, and income. Bold, thoughtful, and unapologetically edgy, this episode is for women ready to challenge inherited narratives about success and step into a more embodied, powerful way of leading. Best paired with: Money & Relationships w/ Jennifer Love | Szn. 2 Ep. 6 Reach Jennifer at: IG: @thejenniferlove Website: https://www.jenniferlove.com/ Connect with Dr. Jenn: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

This conversation with sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman goes deeper into one of the most misunderstood tools in couples’ sexuality: the Yes / No / Maybe list. Dr. Jenn and Jessa unpack how this exercise can expand desire without pressure, clarify boundaries, and help partners talk about fantasy versus lived experience, without shame or performance. You’ll learn why wanting to imagine something is different from wanting to do it, how to stay regulated during vulnerable conversations, and how curiosity builds erotic confidence over time. Perfect for couples navigating desire discrepancies, rebuilding erotic trust, or wanting a safer way to explore what turns them on, and what doesn’t. ✨ Best paired with: Low Desire Partner w/ Jessa Zimmerman | Szn. 3 Ep. 9 Reach Jessa at: ⁠https://www.intimacywithease.com⁠ Instagram: @intimacywithease Connect with Dr. Jenn: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠