Long-Term Spark w/ Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz | Szn. 1 Ep. 26
Long-Term Spark w/ Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz | Szn. 1 Ep. 26  
Podcast: Pleasure Project: Sex and Relationships
Published On: Mon Jan 22 2024
Description: In this episode Dr. Jenn Kennedy interviews, Peggy J. Kleinplatz, Ph.D. She is a celebrated author and researcher. Dr. Kleinplatz is Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She is a Certified Sex Therapist and Educator.  Her research focuses on optimizing sexual experience, with a particular interest in sexual health in older people, the disabled, chronically ill and other marginalized populations. In this episode, Dr. Kennedy & Dr. Kleinplatz discuss her research about the strategies employed by couples who have been together 10, 20, even 40 years for fostering a fulfilling s*x life. They hear so many stories of people not having good s*x and of the challenges of keeping chemistry alive in the long haul. But what about the people that are having truly fulfilling s*x - what are they doing differently and how can we all have it?Key take aways: Great lovers are made -- not born Sex becomes more "human" with age Importance of preparation to ensure a positive experience The value of empathy and how it improves the quality of s*xDr. Kleinplatz has edited or authored five books including New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, winner of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors and Therapists (AASECT) 2013 Book Award and with A. Dana Menard, Ph.D.  Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers, winner of the 2021 Society for Sex Therapy and Research Consumer Book Award. You can contact Dr. Kleinplatz at:  www.optimalsexualexperiences.comDo you have interest in unpacking your own relationship to body or sexuality? Contact Dr. Jenn for therapy. 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 #sexuality #sexeducation #sextherapy #personalgrowth #education #therapy #sexualhealth #pleasureproject #feminism #couplescounseling #longterm #spark #magificentsex