Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

What happens to intimacy after prostate cancer treatment—and why are so many men and couples unprepared for the changes?Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Victoria Cullen, founder of A Touchy Subject and creator of The Hub, to talk candidly about sexual recovery after prostate cancer. They explore erectile changes, orgasm, penile rehabilitation, grief, masculinity, performance anxiety, and the emotional impact of suddenly feeling like you're living in a different body.But this conversation isn't only about what can be lost. It's also about what can be rediscovered.Victoria shares why sexual recovery requires more than simply waiting for erections to return, how partners can approach recovery as a team, and why expanding the definition of sex can lead some couples to experience more pleasure and connection than they had before treatment.They also unpack common myths—including the idea that sex is over after prostate cancer or that erections that don't return quickly never will—and discuss practical ways to support recovery before and after treatment.Whether you're navigating prostate cancer yourself, supporting a partner, or simply want to better understand sexual health after cancer, this episode offers information, hope, and a powerful reminder: your body is still capable of pleasure.Connect with Victoria:Website: www.atouchysubject.com & The HubConnect with Dr. Jenn:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

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 itThe role of novelty in keeping desire aliveThe patterns couples fall into that quietly shut things downWhat it really takes to get out of a sexual rutPlus, 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/#sexpodcast #relationshippodcast #desire #lowdesire #longtermrelationships #intimacy #couplestherapy #sextherapy #relationshipadvice #emotionalintimacy #sexualwellness #womensdesire #midliferelationships #keepitinteresting #modernrelationships #pleasureproject

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 relationshipsThe subtle traps high desire partners fall into, over-pursuing, self-silencing, resentment buildingHow to shift from pressure dynamics to deeper understandingPractical ways to create connection without abandoning yourselfWanting 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✨ Related Podcasts:Motivations for Sex | Szn. 4 Ep. 9Initiation: Who's Going to Make the Move? | Szn. 2 Ep. 12Long-Term Spark w/ Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz | Szn. 1 Ep. 26#HighDesire #SexTherapy #Relationships #DesireDiscrepancy #EmotionalIntimacy #CouplesTherapy #SecureAttachment #ThePleasureProject

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.comTEDx#anxiety #relationships #genz #youngadults #mentalhealth #selfworth #intimacy #datinganxiety #pleasureproject #drjennkennedy

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

What if better sex isn’t about doing more, but about softening, slowing down, and coming home to yourself?In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy is joined by trauma-informed somatic practitioner and psychedelic microdosing guide Leslie Draffin to explore how intentional plant medicine can open new pathways to healing and pleasure.From releasing shame to deepening intimacy, they dive into how microdosing and mindful embodiment practices like breathwork can reconnect you with your body and your desire. This isn’t about trippy escapism or quick fixes; it’s about sacred, slow healing.✨ Tune in and discover how microdosing might just become your next intimacy practice.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, caught in old cycles of shame, or unsure how to access real pleasure—you’re not alone. My new ⁠self-paced course⁠ is designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself from the inside out. Through guided practices, reflection, and integration tools, you’ll learn how to release the stories that keep you stuck and rediscover pleasure as your natural state. It’s a private, flexible journey of healing—no quick fixes, just intentional steps toward a more embodied, empowered you.Buy now!Reach Leslie at:IG: @lesliedraffin Tiktok: @thewombmysticwww.lesliedraffin.com#PleasureProjectPodcast #SexAndRelationships #MicrodosingForHealing #SomaticTherapy #PsychedelicHealing #ConsciousSexuality #PleasurePractice #DrJennKennedy

What if healing your relationships isn’t about changing your partner, but reclaiming the parts of yourself you’ve disowned?Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with therapist and author Dené Logan to explore how masculine and feminine energies shape our relationships, what it means to be out of balance, and how to move from wounded dynamics into sovereign love.They dive into letting go of control, leading with curiosity, and holding love with open hands instead of grasping for certainty. Dené shares how vulnerability softens defensiveness, why “What can I give?” changes everything, and how trusting life (instead of trying to control it) transforms connection.🎧 Tune in for a conversation on sacred union, sovereignty, and loving from your center.Reach Dené at:⁠denelogan.com⁠Ig: @dene.loganIf you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns of pushing, pleasing, or losing yourself in relationships, you’re not alone. My new 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. This is a private, flexible way to heal old patterns and step into strength — completely on your own terms. ⁠⁠Buy Now!#MasculineAndFeminine #HealingJourney #SexAndRelationships #PleasureProjectPodcast #ThePleasureProject #SexAndRelationships #SovereignLove #MasculineAndFeminine #ConsciousRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #DrJennKennedy #DeneLogan

Forget everything you’ve been told about aging and sex. In this episode, Dr. Jenn talks to Dr. Nicole Marcione—a gerontologist and professional dominatrix—to dismantle old myths and open up bold new pathways to pleasure, power, and confidence. From an unforgettable field trip to a dungeon to surprising parallels between kink dynamics and the way many of us move through daily life, this conversation will change the way you think about desire at every age.Tune in to expand your ideas of what is possible and pleasurable!Reach Dr. Nicole at:https://www.integrativeaging.com/https://www.integrativeaging.com/mini-workbookhttps://www.integrativeaging.com/InfluenceDomme https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione/If you’ve ever felt like age, stress, or old stories about sex have dimmed your spark, you’re not alone. My new self-paced course⁠⁠ is designed to help you rediscover your power, confidence, and pleasure at any stage of life. Whether you’re partnered or solo, you’ll learn what your body and brain need to feel turned on. This is a private, flexible way to explore desire, release obstacles, and reconnect with your most vibrant, sexual self — completely on your own terms. ⁠⁠⁠Buy Now!#SexAndAging #PleasureProjectPodcast #OwnYourDesire