Stress, Intimacy, and Healthy Sexuality: Insights with Dr. Jenn Kennedy

2024-09-28

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. They explore how stress and anxiety impact sex drive and relationships, uncovering strategies to cultivate healthier intimacy. Dr. Kennedy also shares insights on the definition of healthy sexuality and how couples can maintain emotional and physical closeness even in high-stress periods. About the Guest: Dr. Jenn Kennedy is a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and founder of Revera Therapy. With years of...

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist. They explore how stress and anxiety impact sex drive and relationships, uncovering strategies to cultivate healthier intimacy. Dr. Kennedy also shares insights on the definition of healthy sexuality and how couples can maintain emotional and physical closeness even in high-stress periods.

About the Guest:

Dr. Jenn Kennedy is a clinical sexologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and founder of Revera Therapy. With years of experience in helping couples and individuals navigate relationships, intimacy, and sexuality, she is also the creator of the Pleasure Project, a movement dedicated to enhancing the understanding and experience of healthy sexuality.

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Instagram: @DrJennKennedy

Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jenn-kennedy

Key Takeaways:

Healthy Sexuality: Defined as feeling positive about intimacy, free from pressure, coercion, or obligation.
Impact of Stress: Chronic stress releases cortisol, affecting sex drive and creating emotional distance in relationships.
Communication is Key: Open, honest conversations outside the bedroom help couples stay connected emotionally and navigate intimacy.
Maintaining Intimacy: Regular check-ins and designated time for connection, such as "date nights," foster both emotional and physical intimacy.
Emotional Closeness: Day-to-day attentiveness, care, and understanding build emotional intimacy, making physical intimacy more accessible and meaningful.

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