Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships

Ever wondered what actually happens at play parties? In this spicy follow-up, Dr. Jenn welcomes back gerontologist & domme Dr. Nicole Marcione for a candid, myth-busting conversation about sex parties, consent culture, voyeurism vs. participation, what to wear (and what to bring home), and how curiosity, not pressure, guides the experience.
This is an unfiltered, educational deep dive into pleasure, boundaries, aging bodies, and why your yes can always become a no. Perfect if you’re intrigued, nervous, or just wildly curious.
✨ Best paired with: ⁠Untying Ourselves w/ Dr. Nicole Marcione | Szn 4 Ep 2⁠

Reach Dr. Nicole at:
⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/mini-workbook⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://www.integrativeaging.com/InfluenceDomme⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drnicolemarcione/⁠

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Most of us spend years learning math, science, and history—but nobody teaches us how to be in a relationship. Yet, we're expected to communicate effectively: navigate conflict, set boundaries, express our needs, repair hurts, and stay emotionally connected.
In this episode, Dr. Jenn breaks down the relationship skills that many of us never learned growing up—and why the struggles you're experiencing may have less to do with compatibility and more to do with skill building.
You'll learn:
The difference between chemistry and relationship skills
Why conflict is normal (and how to handle it better)
How emotional regulation impacts communication
The role of boundaries in healthy relationships
Why resentment often signals an unmet need
How repair conversations strengthen trust and intimacy
The power of curiosity, validation, and direct communication
Whether you're dating, partnered, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode offers practical tools to help you create deeper connection and healthier communication.
Because lasting relationships aren't built by perfect people—they're built by people willing to learn, practice, repair, and keep showing up.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

Men are Paying to Increase Their Goods
Male enhancement is one of those topics people are curious about but rarely discuss openly. Yet as conversations around men's health, hormone optimization, longevity, and body image continue to grow, more men are asking questions about confidence, appearance, and sexual wellness.
In this week's episode of Pleasure Project, Dr. Jenn sits down with anesthesiologist and co-founder of the Upsize Clinic, Dr. Joel Pash, to explore the rapidly growing world of male enhancement. Together, they discuss what is actually driving demand, the emotional and psychological factors behind these decisions, and the myths that many men carry about their bodies.
The conversation goes far beyond procedures. You'll hear about the impact of pornography and comparison culture, the connection between body image and sexual confidence, why many men underestimate what's considered "normal," and the importance of making informed decisions in an increasingly unregulated marketplace.
Whether you're curious about the topic yourself or simply interested in understanding the pressures men face around sexuality and self-image, this episode offers a thoughtful and surprisingly candid look at a conversation that is happening more often than most people realize.

Connect with Dr. Pash:
Website
Twitter
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Instagram: ⁠⁠@drjennkennedy⁠⁠
Website:⁠⁠ Pleasure Project⁠⁠
Website: ⁠⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

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The invisible labor no one talks about? It might be the thing killing your desire.
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy dives into the mental load so many people carry in relationships—the nonstop planning, anticipating, organizing, remembering, and emotional caretaking that quietly drains energy, connection, and eroticism. From managing schedules and groceries to carrying the emotional responsibility for the entire household, this invisible labor can leave people feeling exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from pleasure.
Dr. Jenn explores:
Why mental overload impacts libido and desire
The hidden resentment that builds in partnerships
How “manager mode” blocks playful, erotic energy
Why simply saying “help me more” often backfires
The connection between perfectionism, control, and burnout
How to shift from project manager back into partner
Ways couples can create more spaciousness, collaboration, and intimacy
This episode is especially for anyone who feels like they’re carrying the relationship logistics, family planning, emotional labor, or invisible responsibilities—and wondering why desire feels so far away lately.
Because your libido may not be broken. It may just be overloaded.

✨ Plus: Dr. Jenn shares details about her self-paced course designed to help women better understand their desire, pleasure, and erotic blueprint.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it—and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast to help more people find these conversations.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Instagram: ⁠@drjennkennedy⁠
Website:⁠ Pleasure Project⁠
Website: ⁠Riviera Therapy⁠

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What happens when a relationship feels safe… but no longer feels alive?
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with sexual empowerment coach Jocelyn Silva for a conversation about shame, desire, authenticity, and what it really takes to create intimacy that feels both secure and deeply turned on.
Together, they unpack:
​How purity culture and religious shame shape adult sexuality
​Why so many couples have sex but never actually talk about sex
​The hidden ways shame shows up in relationships and the bedroom
​Why performance anxiety disconnects us from pleasure
​The tension between attachment and authenticity
​How to communicate desires without fear or self-abandonment
​What it means to feel “at home” in your body
​Why pleasure is about more than sex—it’s about creating a life that excites you
Jocelyn also shares her personal journey from religious shame and sexual repression to healing, self-trust, and helping others reclaim their erotic selves through curiosity, communication, and embodiment.
This episode is for anyone who wants more than just safety in their relationship. It’s for people craving aliveness, playfulness, connection, and permission to want what they want.
Because intimacy isn’t just about sex. It’s about feeling fully expressed in your own life.

✨ Plus: Jocelyn shares details about her new course, Speak Your Desires: A Woman’s Guide to Knowing What She Wants and Asking For It.

Connect with Jocelyn:
Instagram: @iamjocelynsilva
Website: Jocelyn Silva
Substack: @therelentlesslover

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Instagram: @drjennkennedy
Website: Pleasure Project
Website: Riviera Therapy

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