Someone you know just dropped some news: their marriage is ending. Whether or not you expected it, knowing what to say to someone going through a divorce is tough. "When it comes to finding the right words to say to…
In some cases, a delusionship can refer to a relationship that isn’t rooted in reality at all. It describes “a dynamic where one partner is literally deluding themself about the status of the relationship,” said Jenn Kennedy, Ph.D., a licensed…
Whether this is your first time buying a sex toy or you’re looking for something new to spice up bedroom play, treat yourself to powerful vibrations and stimulation — courtesy of the best body-safe devices on the market. No one…
Turns out, being lazy can be a good thing. Although it may feel counterintuitive to slow down and take a step back from your usual grind, science shows there are many physical, mental and emotional benefits to letting go of…
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles benefits more than just sexual pleasure—for men, too. “They help strengthen the pelvic floor, which plays a big role in sexual health and vitality,” said Jenn Kennedy, Ph.D., L.M.F.T., a sexologist and the founder of…
Side effects can be debilitating for women, but there are ways to battle sexual dysfunction. Goldfarb and Jenn Kennedy, Ph.D., a sex and couples therapist at Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara, California, have four important pieces of advice for women…
Dr. Jenn Kennedy talks about her new program “The Pleasure Project,” where she coaches women on how to achieve sexual satisfaction. Kennedy is a licensed marriage and family therapist with expertise in women’s sexuality, including lesbian relationships. In this podcast,…
Sex talk is often taboo, but licensed marriage and family therapist Jenn Kennedy is changing that through a new group therapy program. Kennedy, the owner of Riviera Therapy in Santa Barbara, has launched The Pleasure Project, a six-week program “for…
The Indy is the Santa Barbara Independent’s podcast, hosted by Molly McAnany. On this week’s episode, we speak with Jenn Kennedy of Riviera Therapy about what you can do to de-stress this holiday season and how to cope with heightened…
MEMBER Spotlight Jenn Kennedy, LMFT, has built a private practice focused on demystifying sex, sexuality, and relationships. She is based in Santa Barbara and online at www.RivieraTherapy.com.