Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

Yes, No, Maybe: Erotic List w/ Jessa Zimmerman | Szn. 5 Ep. 7

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. 9Reach Jessa at:⁠https://www.intimacywithease.com⁠Instagram: @intimacywitheaseConnect with Dr. Jenn:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Dating After 50 w/ Alyssa Dineen | Szn. 5 Ep. 6

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 date. Alyssa also challenges some of the assumptions women over 50 hear about dating, including the idea that men their age are only interested in younger women.They also explore dating after divorce, how to stop seeking validation from potential partners, when to take a break from the apps, and why the better question after a date may not be “Did they like me?” but “How did I feel with them?”In this episode:• The biggest dating app mistakes people make in midlife• What makes a strong—and authentic—dating profile• Why messaging chemistry can create a false sense of connection• Why attraction may take several dates to develop• Dating from self-worth instead of seeking validation• What actually makes someone attractive in midlife• How to recognize dating app burnout• When vulnerability becomes oversharing• Why consistency and open-mindedness matter when dating onlineIf dating has started to feel more like a second job than a path toward connection, this conversation offers a more grounded way to approach it.Reach Alyssa At:Instagram: @stylemyprofilenycWebsite: stylemyprofilenyc.comConnect with Dr. Jenn:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Resentment in Couples | Szn. 5 Ep. 5

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 than the conflict itself.You'll learn:Why resentment is a "slow leak" in relationshipsThe most common causes of resentmentHow to recognize the warning signs before they damage your connectionWhy keeping score erodes intimacyPractical strategies for communicating needs and repairing conflict earlierWhether you're feeling disconnected from your partner or simply want to strengthen your relationship before resentment takes root, this episode offers practical tools to help you create more honesty, trust, and lasting connection.If this episode resonates with you, be sure to follow Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from the conversation.

Play Parties 101: What Happens After Dark w/ Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn. 5 Ep. 4

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, nervous, or just wildly curious.✨ Best paired with: ⁠Untying Ourselves w/ Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn 4 Ep 2⁠Reach Dr. Nicole at:⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/mini-workbook⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/InfluenceDomme⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione/⁠Connect with Dr. Jenn:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Chemistry Isn't Compatibility | Szn. 5 Ep. 3

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 difference between chemistry and relationship skillsWhy conflict is normal (and how to handle it better)How emotional regulation impacts communicationThe role of boundaries in healthy relationshipsWhy resentment often signals an unmet needHow repair conversations strengthen trust and intimacyThe power of curiosity, validation, and direct communicationWhether you're dating, partnered, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode offers practical tools to help you create deeper connection and healthier communication.Because lasting relationships aren't built by perfect people—they're built by people willing to learn, practice, repair, and keep showing up.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠