Intimacy and pleasure have taken on a new meaning in the last while. It’s commonly joked about that couples are either having a lot more sex right now with all of the closeness and the extra time, or couples are are sick of each other, exhausted and sex has become a unicorn - that thing that’s beautiful and doesn’t exist. With us today is Dr. Jessica O’Reilly, AKA Dr. Jess. We'll discuss the layered emotions we've all been feeling during this time, its effect on intimacy, and what we can do about it.
Show Notes:
Jess O’Reilly began working as a sexuality counsellor in 2001 and she has never looked back! Her PhD studies involved the development of training programs in sex education for teachers and her education and undergraduate degrees focused on equity and sexual diversity. Her training includes courses in counselling skills, healthy relationships, resolving sexual concerns, sex education, clinical sexology, sexual development, sex and disability, group therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Alongside her academic and television credits, Dr. Jess is also an accomplished author with three best-selling titles. Her latest, The New Sex Bible, has received rave reviews from professionals and clients alike and her first book Hot Sex Tips,Tricks and Licksis in its fourth print! Look for her monthly column in Post City or catch her on Tuesday mornings on Global TV’s The Morning Show, Wednesdays on 102.1 The Edge and Saturdays on PlayboyTV.
Dr. Jess’ work experience includes contracts with school boards, social services agencies, community health organizations and private corporations. A sought-after speaker, her sessions always attract a full-house at conferences and entertainment events alike. You’ll find her advice weekly in the likes of Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Showtime and The Movie Network.
Dr. Jess also has her own podcast, Sex with Dr. Jess, where she shares tips on how to enhance your sexual life to improve the quality of your relationships. She interviews guests with questions ranging from how to deal with jealousy to getting down in the bedroom, as well as hosting thought-provoking episodes centered around compatibility and strengthening relationships.
Dr. Jess recently released a book: The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay - a guide to giving and receiving, teasing and pleasing for the best possible rewards, no matter how you define them.
Follow Dr. Jess on IG @sexwithdrjess
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