EPISODE · Jul 13, 2023 · 34 MIN
Sexual Rejection | Szn. 1 Ep. 14
from Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships · host Dr. Jenn Kennedy, PhD, LMFT
Sexual rejection feels bad all the way around. Energy leading to a sexual interaction requires a degree of vulnerability. We let our guard down to want the other person—to communicate verbally or nonverbally how we want to touch or be touched—how we want to experience pleasure. And when that gets thwarted, it feels not just disappointing, but also personal. There was hope of temporary merger through the connection, and anticipation of the release that has transmuted into a sadness of two individuals retreating to their silos.Dr. Jenn discusses: How it feels to say no or to hear no Factors that cause sexual rejection Case examples of couples with high/low desire Importance of curiosity with self and partner to address rejectionDo you have interest in unpacking your own relationship to body or sexuality? Contact Dr. Jenn for therapy. There is also upcoming Pleasure Circle offerings. You can find out more or sign up at Pleasure Project. 💋If you’re feeling ready to join the conversation or have topics you want to hear more about, send Dr. Jenn Kennedy an email with questions and she may address it in a future Pleasure Project Blog.#podcast #pleasure #sexuality #womenspleasure
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Sexual rejection feels bad all the way around. Energy leading to a sexual interaction requires a degree of vulnerability. We let our guard down to want the other person—to communicate verbally or nonverbally how we want to touch or be touched—how we want to experience pleasure. And when that gets thwarted, it feels not just disappointing, but also personal. There was hope of temporary merger through the connection, and anticipation of the release that has transmuted into a sadness of two individuals retreating to their silos.Dr. Jenn discusses: How it feels to say no or to hear no Factors that cause sexual rejection Case examples of couples with high/low desire Importance of curiosity with self and partner to address rejectionDo you have interest in unpacking your own relationship to body or sexuality? Contact Dr. Jenn for therapy. There is also upcoming Pleasure Circle offerings. You can find out more or sign up at Pleasure Project. 💋If you’re feeling ready to join the conversation or have topics you want to hear more about, send Dr. Jenn Kennedy an email with questions and she may address it in a future Pleasure Project Blog.#podcast #pleasure #sexuality #womenspleasure
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