Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, sociologist and sexologist, writes her sex advice and gender commentary blog. The sex blog includes relationship advice, free sex education videos, sex tips, sex-positive mindfulness, and podcast interviews.
Sexual consent and sexual assault are topics that are not often broached by parents with their teens. In particular, I think it's incredibly important to discuss these topics prior to your teenager going off to college. We've all heard the increasingly frequent (and horrifying) news stories about what happens on college campuses. I created a worksheet to help facilitate these conversations!
Read MoreIf you are worried about having the sex talk with your child, have no idea how or when to begin, or how to properly address the depth of relevant sex & dating topics (e.g., porn, sexual abuse, sexting), you're going to appreciate this free Sex Talk Summit for the month of June....
Read MoreAck! The dreaded sex talk with your child! Have you been putting this off? Are you unsure how to start the conversation, what age to start, and what topics are age appropriate? I offer several really powerful and helpful resources for parents who want be in dialogue with their kids around sex and body topics, and know that they are doing a good job in their approach.
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~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, San Diego Sexologist, Sociologist, and Sex Speaker
What does October bring? Horrors for sure! The fun kind for Halloween and the dangerous kind when it comes to breast cancer awareness. I discuss the "pinkwashing" of America during October, my lastest TEDx Talk, recent appearances on the San Diego Living, and upcoming talks with the San Diego Opera and Women's Health Conversations in Pittsburgh. Below is the beginning portion of the newsletter.
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~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, San Diego Sexologist, Sexuality Speaker, Sociologist
When you think of progressive values, topics like menstruation, HIV justice, and sexual rights might not be the first words to cross your mind. But as a fellow in this year’s San Diego Leadership Alliance (SDLA) Institute class (to train progressive leaders), who is passionate about bringing a voice to taboo sex topics, I was thrilled to find other like-minded activists in my class, namely Shawna Held and Nate Cedilla. We quickly bonded over the importance of sex education and nonjudgmental sexual discussions.
Shawna Held advocates for "menstrual activism," and explains that her intent is to "create a safe space for people who menstruate and do everything I can to take the taboo and shame around it away." I had never even thought about actual activism around menstruation, and love this title. I think it's mind-boggling that something as natural as menstruation is still shrouded in silence and embarassment, especially for young women.
Nate Cedilla is an activist for “HIV justice." He states that in “my formative years as a queer man of color, I struggled to understand my sexuality and learn the significance of independence,” which included engaging in unprotected sexual activities and partying. I've been involved with HIV both as a researcher and educator, and my dissertation was about HIV prevention programs targeting adult women in racial minority communities. I so appreciate the work that Nate does to bring compassion and education to reducing HIV in San Diego.
I promote “sexual health & rights” because sex and sexuality are a natural part of our human experience, yet so much around them remains in the shadows, which leads to miscommunication, fear, exploitation, pain, and sadness. A theme behind the work that the three of us do, which has been clarified and emboldened through our participation in SDLA, is to bring a loud voice to topics and experiences that many wish would stay silenced. Our goal is to reduce shame, stigma, and fear, and increase knowledge, empowerment, and connection. Sex- and body-related topics are relevant to everyone.
We thank the folks at SDLA for warmly accepting our unconventional passions! Look for the three of us at the Happy to be progressive Hour fundraiser this Wednesday, May 14, 2014…we promise to share some lively and fascinating stories with you!
~Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus San Diego, CA -- Sociologist, Sexologist, Sexuality Speaker
Dr. Jenn is a sociologist and relationship & sexuality speaker who challenges our cultural beliefs around sex, sexual consent, gender roles, and health intimacy, with a mindfulness and compassionate approach. Her site includes a sex blog, free sex education videos, sexuality speaking information, and mindfulness resources.
