Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships
Episodes
Scheduled Sex: Hot or Not? | Szn. 4 Ep. 15
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Stop Waiting to Want It w/ Brooke Bralove | Szn. 4 Ep. 14
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
People Pleasing In Bed | Szn. 4 Ep. 13
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
From Burnt Out to Turned On w/ Fernanda Bressan | Szn. 4 Ep. 1
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews Dr. Shreya Hessler, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of The Mindset Center, to discuss how a...
Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 time...
Tantric Transformation w/ Emma Galland | Szn. 4 Ep. 8
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Emm...
The Pursuer Distancer Relationship Dynamic | Szn. 4 Ep. 7
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Microdosing Your Way Back to Pleasure w/ Leslie Draffin | Szn. 4 Ep. 6
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 joine...
Myth of Spontaneous Desire | Szn. 4 Ep. 5
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think desire should just happen? Think again. 🔥In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy unpacks the myth of spontaneous desire—that Hollywood fantasy wh...
Archetypes Uncovered w/ Dene Logan | Szn. 4 Ep. 4
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if healing your relationships isn’t about changing your partner, but reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve disowned?Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits d...
Why Do You Have Sex? | Szn. 4 Ep. 3
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kenned...
Untying Ourselves w/ Gerontologist & Domme Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn. 4 Ep. 2
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget everything you’ve been told about aging and sex. In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Dr. Nicole Marcione—a gerontologist and professional do...
"Where Did You Go?" | Szn. 4 Ep. 1
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 coup...
Hormones, Desire & Midlife Sex w/ Dr. Gillian Goddard | Szn. 3 Ep. 18
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what really happens to your sex life during perimenopause and beyond?In this episode, I sit down with endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddar...
A Pleasure Retreat w/ Pamela Madsen | Szn. 3 Ep. 17
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Intimacy vs. Sex | Szn. 3 Ep. 16
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Sober Sex w/ Kim Litton | Szn. 3 Ep. 15
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sleep, Sex & Your Brain w/ Dr. Jess Payne | Szn. 3 Ep. 14
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Without Sleep, You Can’t RegulateI got a coveted hour with Dr. Jessica Payne, a neuroscientist, who studies sleep, to ask all the questions you've ...
Chronic Illness & Intimacy | Szn. 3 Ep. 13
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the intersection of chronic illness and sexuality. Focusing on type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and multiple sclero...
Intimacy After Baby w/ Kristi Miller | Szn. 3 Ep. 12
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with parenting expert Kristi Miller, LMFT to explore the often-overlooked challenges couples face in maint...
Touch Starvation | Szn. 3 Ep. 11
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn Kennedy explores the very human need for closeness and challenges of touch starvation—something she’s seeing more often in both singles a...
Home Buying Dynamics w/ Amy Baird | Szn. 3 Ep. 10
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a home can bring up more than financial questions—it often reveals deeper dynamics in a relationship. In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks with se...
Kink w/ Max Carey | Szn. 2 Ep. 19
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn sits down with Max Carey, filmmaker of the documentary, tOuchkink. Together they delve into the intriguing world of kink, exp...
Low Desire Partner w/ Jessa Zimmerman | Szn. 3 Ep. 9
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Jessa Zimmerman, a certified sex therapist and couples counselor who specializes in helping couples who are avo...
Autism & Sexuality w/ Dr. David Wohlsifer | Szn. 3 Ep. 8
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Dr. David Wohlsifer to discuss autism and sexuality. As experienced couples therapists, they unpack the unique ...
Open Relationships: Three Real-Life Stories | Szn. 3 Ep. 7
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy dives into the complexities of open relationships through the stories of three different clients. From a couple expl...
Wise Effort in the Bedroom w/ Dr. Diana Hill | Szn. 3 Ep. 6
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. Diana Hill, a modern psychologist, dynamic speaker, and expert trainer. Together they explore wise effort...
Menopause, Myths & Better Sex w/ Dr. Kelly Casperson | Szn. 3 Ep. 5
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn interviews Dr. Kelly Casperson, an outspoken and irreverent urologist, speaker, and advocate, as they dive into all things menopause. Togethe...
All Fours: A Psychological Book Review | Szn. 3 Ep. 4
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Series Alert! In this episode, Dr. Jenn delves into (or onto) All Fours by Miranda July through a psychological lens. Join her as she unpacks the ...
Women's Medication & Intimacy w/ Cre Chritz | Szn. 3 Ep. 3
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with Creinthea “Cre” Chritz, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse with a unique and insightful perspective on the...
Behind The Scenes | Szn. 3 Ep. 2
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2025! In this episode, Dr. Jenn reflects on the past and shares her vision for the podcast's future. Get an inside look at her creative proc...
Case Study: Dana & Dominic | Szn. 3 Ep. 1
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn explores a client case study of Dana and Dominic (*all names and some details changed to protect identity), a couple seeking ...
Teasing Your Taste Buds w/ Emma Rollin Moore | Szn. 2 Ep. 21
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn is joined by Emma Rollin Moore, a Holistic Wellness Coach and co-founder of Women’s Heritage and Heritage Goods and Supply...
Family Gatherings | Szn. 2 Ep. 20
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn dives into the dynamics of family gatherings—something that’s top of mind as the holiday season approaches. However, the...
All Things Anal w/ Dr. Evan Goldstein | Szn. 2 Ep. 18
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. Evan Goldstein, the leading anal health expert in the United States. Together they discuss All Things Anal...
Long Distance Relationships | Szn. 2 Ep. 17
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn explores the complexities of Long Distance Relationships. Recognizing that each relationship has its own unique dynamics, sh...
Men, Relationships & Sex Therapy w/ Dr. David Wohlsifer | Szn. 2 Ep. 16
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. David Wohlsifer - a sex and couples therapist, PhD, and LCSW. Together they explore what masculinity and ...
Trans & Nonbinary Sexuality w/ Dr. Damon C. | Szn. 2 Ep. 15
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. Damon Constantinides - an incredible trans Sex Therapist, PhD, LCSW, and CST. Together we explore trans an...
Faking It | Szn. 2 Ep. 14
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks about faking it during intimacy. It comes in many forms – with both male and female partners doing it. It's the idea...
Intimacy After Betrayal w/ Michelle Mays | Szn. 2 Ep. 13
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Betrayal is a serious stressor on any relationship. Some couples weather the storm and rebuild a better, more grounded partnership. They create a 2.0...
Initiation: Who's Going to Make the Move? | Szn. 2 Ep. 12
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Couples often face various challenges regarding the initiation of sexual activity, and these can differ based on individual preferences, communication...
Pleasure vs. Desire | Szn. 2 Ep. 11
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn delineates Pleasure from Desire.She unpacks the various combinations of situations where desire and/or pleasure come into pla...
Vulnerability | Szn. 2 Ep. 10
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks about vulnerability. This is something that shows up both in your platonic and romantic relationships. Most of us, in ...
How Shame Affects Desire w/ Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers | Szn. 2 Ep. 9
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers - a brilliant Ph.D., LMFT, Sex Therapist and author. This episode mainly explores s...
Toys for the Big Kids w/ Roylin Downs | Szn. 2 Ep. 8
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Roylin Downs, owner of Trystology -- an online and brick and mortar sex toy store. She offers a unique perspective ...
Sex After 50 | Szn. 2 Ep. 7
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn discusses considerations for both individuals and couples who are over 50 and wanting a vibrant s*x life.She breaks down the...
Money & Relationships w/ Jennifer Love | Szn. 2 Ep. 6
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Love is a wealth alchemist, money therapist and the CEO of LivWeal Institute. Since 2001, she has help impact-focused leaders and entrepreneu...
Types of Love | Szn. 2 Ep. 5
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks about the eight Types of Love as defined by Sternberg. There are 8 different configurations within relationships, and ...
Love by Design w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh | Szn. 2 Ep. 4
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a globally renowned author, speaker and thinking partner. Her third book Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of ...
Confidence: How it Affects Your Sex Life | Szn. 2 Ep. 3
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 relations...
Betrayed Partners w/ Annie Finch | Szn. 2 Ep. 2
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Betrayal comes in many forms. During this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Therapist Annie Finch about what common struggles partners face when betrayed. To...
Dating & Sex | Szn. 2 Ep. 1
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
Long-Term Spark w/ Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz | Szn. 1 Ep. 26
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews, Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D. She is a celebrated author and researcher. Dr. Kleinplatz is Professor in the...
Goal Setting (in the Bedroom) | Szn. 1 Ep. 25
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Body Hair w/ Kristi Miller | Szn. 1 Ep. 24
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fun one! Dr. Jenn Kennedy and Kristi Miller, LMFT dive into the taboo topic of body hair, including head, face, chest, back, arms, legs, pub...
Non-Monogamy w/ Rebekah Lovejoy | Szn. 1 Ep.23
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thing...
Stress & Sex | Szn. 1 Ep. 22
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn talks about stressors and how they affect your sex life. This is a great podcast to listen to as a couple.The episode begins ...
Sex & Religion w/ Dr. Lisa Rayburn | Szn. 1 Ep. 21
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Turn-Ons & Turn-Offs 💋 | Szn. 1 Ep. 20
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inhibi...
Aging Body Liberation w/ Deb Benfield | Szn. 1 Ep. 19
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Couples Therapy | Szn. 1 Ep. 18
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn talks about the magic of couple’s therapy. This includes typical reasons why couples come in, the most common problems enco...
Self Talk | Szn. 1 Ep.17
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn talks about the dynamic of self talk and how it relates to s*x. Self talk is that (often) incessant chatter that monitors you...
When to See a Sex Therapist | Szn. 1 Ep 16
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jenn discusses when you should seek support from a sex therapist specifically. What is the difference between a sex therapist and...
Guide to Sex Ed w/ Trish Hecker | Szn. 1 Ep. 15
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn interviews Trish Hecker from Open Door Support: a resource for whole-life sexual health education for parents, caregivers, educators, and hea...
Sexual Rejection | Szn. 1 Ep. 14
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wan...
Vulva Education & Empowerment w/ Viki Krug | Szn. 1 Ep. 13
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Herbalism, Intentional Community & Sexual Healing w/ Ashe Brown | Szn. 1 Ep. 12
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn interviews Ashe Brown, a spiritual herbalist, serial entrepreneur, visionary, sacred space holder, and curator of healing experiences.Ashe an...
Female Masturbation: Clearing Obstacles & Unpacking the Joy of Solo Sex | Szn. 1 Ep. 11
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jenn discusses how we view female masturbation in our culture. This taboo topic gets misrepresented frequently in the media. Dr. J...
Sexual Desire in Long-Term Relationships | Szn. 1 Ep. 10
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 off...
Body Image, Intimacy & Desire w/ Rebecca Capps, LMFT & Coach | Szn. 1 Ep. 9
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews MFT Rebecca Capps, a holistic therapist, wellness coach, and the CEO of MindBodyThrive. Rebecca has a decade of experience...
Sex Addiction Treatment | Szn. 1 Ep. 8
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded for clinicians in training, this podcast discusses Sex Addiction and sexual compulsion. Dr. Jenn offers insight into the typical presentation...
Pelvic Floor & Sexual Health w/ Dr. Chris Pieton, PT, DPT | Szn. 1 Ep. 7
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviewed pelvic floor physical therapists Dr. Chris Pieton about various issues that arise in her practice related to sexual healt...
Releasing Sexual Inertia | Szn. 1 Ep. 6
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex in the beginning was easy, but long term relationships often have couples feeling less engaged and disinterested. Inertia takes over and week, mon...
Women's Sexuality Hot Buttons | Szn. 1 Ep. 5
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn discusses common factors that affect women's desire and arousal: culture, attachment, body image, trauma and relationship to pleasure. Do yo...
Debunking Sexual Myths | Szn. 1 Ep. 4
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Challenge these cultural myths about women's sexuality: Women have a low sex drive, seniors shouldn’t be having sex, masturbation means you’re not...
What's Your Relationship to Pleasure? | Szn. 1 Ep. 3
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex is a microcosm of your larger life. So if your sex life is less than stellar, I'd like to ask about your bigger life and how you treat yourself in...
Spectatoring: It's hard to feel pleasure with all that pressure | Szn. 1 Ep. 2
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn describes and discusses the killjoy habit of spectatoring--the tendency to judge ourselves during sex. The audience (of your mind) has become...
Resolutions for a Better Sex Life | Szn. 1 Ep. 1
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2023 and here's to making your sex life a priority. Start where you are and let's help it get better. Do you have interest in unpacking yo...
Podcast Introduction
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jenn gives an introduction and overview for the podcast series.