Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

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Getting What You Want w/ Jocelyn Silva | Szn. 4 Ep. 17 May 17, 2026

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What happens when a relationship feels safe… but no longer feels alive?

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with sexual empowerment coach Jocelyn Silva for a conversation about shame, desire, authenticity, and what it really takes to create intimacy that feels both secure and deeply turned on.

Together, they unpack:

How purity culture and religious shame shape adult sexuality
Why so many couples have sex but never actually talk about sex
The hidden ways shame shows up in relationships and the bedroom
Why performance anxiety disconnects us from pleasure
The tension between attachment and authenticity
How to communicate desires without fear or self-abandonment
What it means to feel “at home” in your body
Why pleasure is about more than sex—it’s about creating a life that excites you

Jocelyn also shares her personal journey from religious shame and sexual repression to healing, self-trust, and helping others reclaim their erotic selves through curiosity, communication, and embodiment.

This episode is for anyone who wants more than just safety in their relationship. It’s for people craving aliveness, playfulness, connection, and permission to want what they want.

Because intimacy isn’t just about sex. It’s about feeling fully expressed in your own life.

✨ Plus: Jocelyn shares details about her new course, Speak Your Desires: A Woman’s Guide to Knowing What She Wants and Asking For It.

Connect with Jocelyn:

Instagram: @iamjocelynsilva

Website: Jocelyn Silva

Substack: @therelentlesslover

Connect with Dr. Jenn:

Instagram: @drjennkennedy

Website: Pleasure Project

Website: Riviera Therapy

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Emotional Outsourcing w/ Béa Albina | Szn. 4 Ep. 16 May 04, 2026

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Ever find yourself needing your partner to reassure you that you’re okay, desirable, or enough? That’s emotional outsourcing—and it quietly drains intimacy and desire.

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Bea Victoria Albina to unpack how this pattern forms, why it shows up in both daily life and the bedroom, and how it can keep you stuck in cycles of disconnection. Together, they explore what it really means to take your power back—by reclaiming your voice, setting boundaries that actually hold, and rebuilding desire from the inside out.

If you’ve been feeling a little too dependent on your partner’s validation (or just a little off in your connection), this conversation will help you shift the dynamic—without losing the relationship.

Because desire doesn’t thrive on reassurance—it thrives on ownership.

If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs a little reminder that they’re already enough—and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the show to help more people find these conversations.

Connect with Bea:

Website

Instagram

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Scheduled Sex: Hot or Not? | Szn. 4 Ep. 15 Apr 19, 2026

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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 shows up in long-term relationships: putting sex on the calendar. Because when life gets full—kids, careers, stress, exhaustion—spontaneity doesn’t just disappear… it gets crowded out.

So what happens when you stop waiting to “feel in the mood” and start creating the conditions for desire instead?

We’re talking about:

Why desire naturally shifts in long-term relationships (and why nothing is “wrong” with you)
The myth that real desire should always be spontaneous
How scheduling intimacy can actually increase anticipation, playfulness, and connection
The difference between sex as a feeling vs. sex as a choice
How to reduce pressure, performance anxiety, and the fear of obligation
Why defining sex more broadly changes everything
Common traps couples fall into (and how to avoid them)
Practical ways to make scheduled intimacy feel intentional—not clinical

Because here’s the truth: scheduling sex isn’t about forcing desire… it’s about making space for it. And for many couples, that shift is everything.

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Want to take this deeper?

If this conversation is hitting home, my course the Pleasure Circle walks you step-by-step through understanding your desire, your patterns, and how to actually build a more connected, satisfying intimate life—without pressure or performance.

👉 Learn more and enroll here: Pleasure Circle

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Stop Waiting to Want It w/ Brooke Bralove | Szn. 4 Ep. 14 Apr 05, 2026

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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 Sex Therapist Brooke Bralove to challenge one of the biggest myths about sex: that desire is supposed to be spontaneous.

Together, they unpack:

Who actually experiences spontaneous desire (hint: fewer people than you think)
Why long-term sex often becomes predictable—and what to do about it
The role of novelty in keeping desire alive
The patterns couples fall into that quietly shut things down
What it really takes to get out of a sexual rut

Plus, Brooke shares how Accelerated Resolution Therapy can help shift the deeper emotional blocks that keep people stuck.

If your sex life feels a little too quiet, a little too routine, or like something’s missing… this conversation will change how you think about desire and what to do next.

Reach Brooke At:

www.brookebralove.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/IG: https://www.instagram.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/reels/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bbralovepsychotherapy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookebralovepsychotherapy/

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People Pleasing In Bed | Szn. 4 Ep. 13 Mar 22, 2026

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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 explores how people pleasing shows up in the bedroom and quietly erodes desire. If your sex life feels tense, mismatched, or confusing… if one partner is always pursuing while the other pulls away… this conversation will challenge the assumption that it’s simply a “desire discrepancy.”

What if it’s not about libido at all?

I unpack:

The subtle ways you override your body to keep the peace
Say yes to avoid rejection
Initiate sex to prevent abandonment
Perform arousal you don’t genuinely feel
How chronic adaptation leads to the disappearing self

When you disconnect from your authentic wants and limits, desire doesn’t thrive, it collapses. Adaptation may preserve the relationship in the short term, but it quietly kills erotic vitality.

If you’ve stopped knowing what you want, this episode will help you understand why, and how to begin reclaiming yourself.

🎧 Tune in now.

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The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12

Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9

Wise Effort in the Bedroom w/ Dr. Diana Hill | Szn. 3 Ep. 6

Ready to stop self-abandoning in your relationship and rebuild real desire?

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The High Desire Partner | Szn. 4 Ep. 12 Mar 01, 2026

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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 rejection has started to feel predictable. You tell yourself you’ll try again later. You try to be patient. Low pressure. Understanding. But quietly something shifts.

You start wondering: Is it me? Am I asking for too much? Does wanting closeness make me the problem?

In this episode, I’m unpacking the emotional experience of the high desire partner, the one who reaches, initiates, and often equates intimacy with connection. We’ll explore:

What “high desire” actually means (and what it doesn’t)
Why high desire is so often misunderstood in relationships
The subtle traps high desire partners fall into, over-pursuing, self-silencing, resentment building
How to shift from pressure dynamics to deeper understanding
Practical ways to create connection without abandoning yourself

Wanting intimacy isn’t the issue. But how you carry that desire, and what it represents emotionally, changes everything. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much,” “too needy,” or constantly calibrating yourself to avoid rejection, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and let’s talk about it.

If this resonates, my course walks you step-by-step through understanding your desire patterns and communicating them clearly, without shame or pressure. 👉 Buy now

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From Burnt Out to Turned On w/ Fernanda Bressan | Szn. 4 Ep. 11 Feb 15, 2026

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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 something inside you has gone quiet?

In this episode, Dr. Jenn sits down with executive coach Fernanda Bressan to explore what really happens in midlife, when success no longer feels satisfying, when performance replaces presence, and when the spark you once felt starts to dim.

Together, they unpack:

Why midlife isn’t a breakdown, it’s a reclamation
How high-achieving women lose touch with desire
The connection between leadership, authenticity, and libido
How shame blocks pleasure (in the boardroom and the bedroom)
Why receiving, surrender, and softening are powerful, not passive

This conversation moves beyond productivity and into aliveness. Because erotic energy isn’t just about sex, it’s about presence, truth, courage, and the willingness to want what you want.

If you’ve ever thought, “Nothing is wrong… but nothing feels alive,” this episode is for you.

✨ If you’ve been living on autopilot — productive but not fully alive — my course will help you soften, receive, and reconnect to what truly turns you on. Step out of burnout and into embodied confidence. Buy Now

Reach Fernanda at:

IG: @fesoicher & @foundfully

www.foundfully.com

www.jmfatx.com

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Anxiety & Intimacy w/ Dr. Shreya Hessler | Szn. 4 Ep. 10 Feb 01, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews Dr. Shreya Hessler, a clinical psychologist, speaker, and founder of The Mindset Center, to discuss how anxiety, perfectionism, and self-worth shape intimacy in young adulthood and how this affects relationships of all structures.

Together, they explore rejection sensitivity, shifting social norms, and how embracing imperfection can deepen connection. If you’ve ever felt anxious about dating, love, or being truly seen, this conversation offers fresh insight into building authentic intimacy in an anxious world.

✨ If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns of people-pleasing or self-doubt, ⁠my course⁠ will help you release those wounded dynamics and reconnect to your power. Learn to set clear boundaries, cultivate self-trust, and create relationships that actually feel safe and nourishing. ⁠Buy Now!⁠

Reach Dr. Shreya at:

IG: dr.shreyahessler

website: drhessler.com

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Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9 Jan 18, 2026

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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 times, surprising.

Some people have sex to feel close. Others to avoid conflict, boost their ego, satisfy curiosity, reclaim power, or even get revenge. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy pulls back the covers on the real motivations behind why humans have sex and why understanding your personal “why” can fundamentally change how you experience intimacy.

This conversation isn’t just about sex, it’s about what drives us, shapes our choices, and influences how we connect. When you can name your motivations, you gain more agency, clarity, and pleasure in your relationships.

Listen now and start seeing your desires, and yourself, more clearly.

Ready to go deeper?If you want help unpacking your sexual motivations, expanding your erotic self-understanding, and creating more intentional intimacy, join Dr. Jenn's Pleasure Circle course. This is where insight turns into practice.

and start building a sex life that actually fits you.

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Tantric Transformation w/ Emma Galland | Szn. 4 Ep. 8 Dec 29, 2025

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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 Emma Galland to explore how slowing down, tuning in, and connecting to your body can reignite desire and deepen intimacy.

They unpack what it means for men to be embodied lovers, how to elongate pleasure and performance without pressure, and even how to access multiple orgasms. Discover how ancient tantric wisdom can transform modern relationships—and keep your erotic energy alive for a lifetime.

✨ If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns of pushing, pleasing, or losing yourself in relationships, you’re not alone. My course is designed to help you recognize these wounded dynamics and shift into your most powerful, integrated self. You’ll learn how to set boundaries with clarity, nurture without depletion, and create deeper, healthier connections—completely on your own terms. Buy Now!

Reach Emma at:

Instagram: @tantricawakenings

website: tantric-awakenings.com

#tantra #sexualenergy #menshealth #embodiedmasculinity #tantricsex #intimacy #relationships #eroticenergy #pleasureproject #drjennkennedy

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