034 - Talking Sex as a Powerhouse Woman with Intimacy Expert, Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus

<p class="p1">Sex and intimacy are topics of vulnerability- even for powerhouse women. Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, associate sociologist, and relationship and communication expert joins Tracy today for some juicy but important conversation. </p> <p class="p1">Dr. Jenn loves asking questions. Everything from why we create an armour for self-protection, trusting our intuition to are we <em>really</em> happy with our level of vulnerability and sexual intimacy in our relationships? Forging her career path as a 20-year-old Jennifer began asking all the right questions, approaching students in university dorms to discuss sexual health.</p> <p class="p1">In today’s Powerhouse episode, Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus discusses her love of working with and teaching both couples and singles how to be happy and satisfied at any stage of your life or under varying circumstances. Dr. Jenn’s teachings are inspiring and thought-provoking on how we can lead our lives with passion and intimacy instead of simply checking a box on auto pilot. </p> <p class="p1">Tune into today’s episode to to learn more about having conversations around sex & intimacy to improve your own relationship.</p> <p class="p1"><strong>In This Episode: </strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">[03:25] Dr. Jenn’s take on why sex should be a huge part of women’s well-being and empowerment retreats or conferences</li> <li class="li1">[06:35] How Dr. Jenn’s college gig as Sexual Health Peer Educator led her to work in this field</li> <li class="li1">[14:37] The “Good Girl” ideology and how that affected the sexuality of women who grew up in the United States</li> <li class="li1">[19:01] How intimacy is more than just physical- it’s also about mental, emotional, social, and possibly a spiritual connection with someone else</li> <li class="li1">[28:29] Body image and its effects on relationships- married or dating - get to the root of this to feel good in your own skin </li> <li class="li1">[38:42] Covid-19 and its effects on relationships and intimacy</li> <li class="li1">[42