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Rom-Com Love

A Set Up for Disappointment

If you grew up in the heyday of rom-coms—When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Notting Hill, 10 Things I Hate About You—you were fed a very specific story about love and sex.

Genital Self-Esteem

August 6, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
erectile dysfunction, intimacy, partnered sex, relationships, self pleasure, sex, sex toys
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How Do You Like Your Parts?

You’d think with all the time we spend being sexual (or thinking about sex), we’d have a solid relationship with our own bodies. But for many people, there’s a quiet undercurrent of shame, awkwardness, or just plain confusion when it comes to genitals.

How to Share a Fantasy

July 28, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
intimacy, partnered sex, rejection, relationships, sex, sex toys
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Take the Relational Dive

You’ve been thinking about a fantasy—something that turns you on, something you’ve never said out loud. Maybe you want to share it with your partner. But the worry creeps in: What if they judge me? What if they get quiet or weird? What if I ruin what we have?

Saying “No” Without Shutting Things Down

July 28, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
intimacy, partnered sex, rejection, relationships, sex
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Take the Relational Dive

You’ve been thinking about a fantasy—something that turns you on, something you’ve never said out loud. Maybe you want to share it with your partner. But the worry creeps in: What if they judge me? What if they get quiet or weird? What if I ruin what we have?

History of Kissing

The Many Ways We Lock Lips

Kissing feels primal, instinctual—even essential to romantic connection. But the history of kissing is interesting and surprisingly inconsistent. I find that it’s also the first way many lovers make contact and decide if they want to proceed into something more meaningful.

Your Partner Isn’t a Mind Reader

Why Communication Matters for Intimacy

You know those moments when you think, “If they really loved me, they’d know”?It’s a common thought. It sneaks in when we’re feeling unseen, misunderstood, or just plain tired of saying the same thing over and over. But here’s the truth that’s equal parts frustrating and freeing: your partner isn’t a mind reader.

Financial Partnerships

Couples, Finances & Future

Money can be a major stress point in relationships—but it doesn’t have to be. When couples work together on their finances, they build trust, reduce conflict, and set themselves up for a stronger future. Financial planning as a team is less about spreadsheets and more about communication, shared goals, and accountability.

Vacation Sex

April 2, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
intimacy, partnered sex, relationships, sex
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Why Is It Easier to Have Sex When I’m on Vacation? Vacations are often associated with relaxation, adventure, and a break from routine. Many people find that they have more sex while traveling than they do in their everyday lives.…

Sexuality in Midlife

March 13, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
intimacy, lesbian sex, partnered sex, relationships, sex
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Navigating Changes, Enhancing Intimacy

Midlife, typically defined as the period between ages 40 - 65, is a pivotal phase characterized by numerous transitions that can significantly influence an individual’s sexual health and intimacy. Understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining a fulfilling and healthy sexual life during this stage.

Happiness in a Sexless Marriage

February 28, 2025
Jenn Kennedy
attachment style, intimacy, low desire, partnered sex, relationships, sex
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Intimacy More Broadly Defined

A sexless relationship can be a deeply challenging experience, often raising questions about love, connection, and personal fulfillment. Society tends to equate physical intimacy with relationship success, but happiness in a marriage is not solely dependent on sex.