Ep.132 Reviving Midlife Relationships: Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus on Intimacy, Communication, and Embracing Vulnerability

Asking for a Friend - Health, Fitness & Personal Growth Tips for Women in Midlife

Ready to reignite the spark in your relationship?

Join Jenn Gunsaullus, PhD, a renowned sociologist, speaker, and author, as she shares her expert insights on transforming intimacy and communication in midlife. Dr. Gunsaullus has spent years studying sexual health and intimacy, evolving from a peer educator to a leading intimacy coach. In this empowering conversation, she will explain how emotional vulnerability can rekindle passion and deepen connections in relationships.

Dr. Gunsaullus offers valuable advice for women navigating midlife relationships, focusing on self-love, mindfulness, and embracing your body’s natural pleasures—no matter your age. She challenges societal beauty standards and encourages women to prioritize their own well-being and satisfaction. With practical tips on how to foster open, supportive conversations, she shows how couples can create stronger emotional connections that reignite intimacy.

In addition, Dr. Gunsaullus discusses the generational shift in attitudes toward sex and intimacy, revealing how even younger generations can struggle to build true emotional bonds. Through her experience, she offers actionable strategies for overcoming these challenges, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and mutual understanding.

Explore the myths and realities of sex in long-term relationships and learn how to navigate the unique challenges that come with aging. Dr. Gunsaullus provides tools to communicate openly about desires, embrace the changes that come with time, and create an environment where both partners feel supported and connected.

It’s never too late to transform your relationship. Visit drjennsden.com to access a wealth of resources, including Dr. Gunsaullus’s book and podcast, and continue your journey toward more fulfilling, passionate, and rejuvenated relationships.

You can find Jenn Gunsaullus, PhD. at:
https://www.drjennsden.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjennsden/
Check out Dr. Jenn's book:
From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women

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1. Ep.132 Reviving Midlife Relationships: Dr. Jennifer Gunsaullus on Intimacy, Communication, and Embracing Vulnerability (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Intimacy in Midlife (00:00:04)

3. Improving Intimacy Through Communication (00:15:27)

4. Navigating Sexual Intimacy in Midlife (00:26:16)

5. Navigating Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships (00:30:07)

6. Reviving Relationships Through Communication (00:35:28)