38 Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus - Meditative, Mindful Masturbation - More, Please!
Today on The Stay Inspired Podcast, our special guest is Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus. Jennifer is a sociologist, sexologist, and a frequent speaker on topics like sexual consent, heathy relationships, erotic play, and mindful sex. She is the founder of Sex Positive San Diego, the creator of World Sexual Health Day in San Diego, and has graced the stages of TEDx on multiple occasions.
Listen in as we talk about the importance of masturbation in our personal lives, what social and cultural issues women face with masturbation, and the benefits of being mindful.
“In a sustainable long-term relationship, playfulness and creativity is so important that we can think outside the box, and that takes a lot of courage.” - Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus
Show Notes:
Why masturbation is not dirty or something to be ashamed about
How presenting masturbation as something negative hurts women
How confidence plays such an important role in relationships
Why masturbation is helpful in healing ourselves
What meditative and mindful masturbation really means
What makes meditative and mindful masturbation more meaningful
Why sexual shame is so difficult to deal with
“We carry such negative emotions about who we naturally are, and that in and of itself is invaluable to look at how those messages disempower us.” - Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus
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