SIP with Summers

What if better sex has less to do with performance and more to do with what’s happening in your brain? I’m joined by clinical psychologist, executive coach, TED speaker, bestselling author, and couples coach Dr. Robin Buckley for a conversation about the psychology behind intimacy, confidence, communication, and connection. Dr. Robin combines her background in clinical psychology with cognitive be...

What happens when your relationship looks perfectly fine from the outside, but inside, you feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or like you’re simply going through the motions? In this episode of SIP with Summers, Jennifer sits down with transformation coach and speaker Sandra Wood for an honest conversation about performative relationships, roommate marriages, sexual desire, body confidence, and the h...

What if your sexual prime isn't behind you, but still ahead of you? This week on SIP with Summers , I'm joined by life and intimacy coach Linda Landon , creator of the Ignite Method and author of Pleasure Past Fifty . Linda's own sexual awakening didn't happen in her 20s or 30s. It began in her 50s, after decades of shame, disconnection from her body, and believing she was "fr...

What happens when the person you love starts to feel more like a roommate than a lover? This week on SIP with Summers , I’m joined by sex and intimacy coach, bestselling author, and founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats Xanet Pailet for a candid conversation about why desire disappears in long-term relationships and, more importantly, what couples can actually do to bring it back. Xanet knows th...

What happens when your desire starts telling you a completely different story than the life you've built? Sarah Rutledge Fischer came out as a lesbian at 44 after nearly 20 years in a straight-appearing marriage. But her realization didn't happen overnight. For years, Sarah had quietly questioned her sexuality, pushed those thoughts aside, and continued doing what so many women are taught...

What happens when one person wants sex more than the other? Mismatched desire is one of the most common struggles couples face, but the problem may not actually be how often you're having sex. It may be what happens when desire, rejection, pressure, fear, and keeping score start taking over the relationship. In this episode of SIP with Summers, Jennifer sits down with Dr. Lori Davis, a board-c...

Have you ever looked around and thought, "My life looks successful... so why do I still feel disconnected?" In this episode of Sip with Summers , I'm joined by Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner , psychologist, researcher, and creator of Noble Energy Maps®, to explore why so many people feel stuck even when everything appears fine on the outside. We dive into the connection between emotional...

What if we've been asking the wrong questions about relationships? This week on SIP with Summers , I sit down with author, entrepreneur, and relationship disruptor Cidney G. Green for one of my favorite conversations yet. Yes, we talk about her experience having three boyfriends at the same time who all knew about each other . But this episode goes much deeper than polyamory. We explore emotio...

Ever wonder why some people crave closeness after sex while others seem ready to grab a cheeseburger and move on? The answer might have less to do with chemistry and more to do with attachment. In this episode of Sip with Summers , I'm joined by attachment trauma practitioner and menopause specialist Bev Mitelman M.A. to unpack how our childhood experiences quietly shape our relationships, com...

Sex, intimacy, desire, communication... why are the most important relationship conversations often the hardest to have? In this episode of SIP with Summers , I sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist Keri Green to talk about what really happens behind closed doors when couples stop communicating about sex. With more than 20 years of experience helpi...

What if your libido isn't broken? In this powerful conversation, Jennifer sits down with desire gap specialist and somatic sex coach Dr. Laura Jurgens to explore why so many people feel disconnected from desire, pleasure, and intimacy, especially in midlife. Together, they unpack the difference between low libido and disconnection, why so many women have learned to live in their heads instead...

What if low desire isn't the problem? What if feeling disconnected from your body, your pleasure, and your sexuality is actually a response to years of conditioning, stress, overwhelm, and disconnection? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Feminine Liberation Coach and Priestess-in-Training Kayla Moore to explore the connection between pleasure, safety, desire, feminine power, and t...

Is all sex created equal? In this thought-provoking conversation, Jennifer sits down with psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Bruce Chalmer to explore the difference between sex, good sex, and sacred sex, and why intimacy may be the missing ingredient many couples are searching for. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience working with couples, Dr. Chalmer explains why great sex isn'...

What if the very behaviors that made you feel lovable are the same ones disconnecting you from intimacy, desire, and authentic connection? In this powerful episode of SIP with Summers, Jennifer sits down with relationship and feminine embodiment coach Bella Krutik to unpack how “good girl conditioning” quietly shapes women’s relationships, boundaries, sexuality, and sense of self. Bella shares her...

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Real, anonymous questions about sex, intimacy, pleasure, and everything we were never properly taught. Book a session⁠ | ⁠Join The Self Love Club⁠ | ⁠Ask me anything⁠ | ⁠Shop enhancement products⁠ | ⁠Shop TOYS! From painful sex without lube to why the G-spot can feel elusive, this episode is packed with practical, sex-positive education you can actually use. No shame, no fluff, just honest answers...

Low libido. Stress. Menopause questions. Orgasms that feel impossible. If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Book a session | Join The Self Love Club | Elevated lubricant for 40+ women | Vulva balm | Ask me anything | Best intimate shaving cream | The Herpes Plug | Shop enhancement products | Shop TOYS! In this solo Q&A episode of SIP With Summers , board-certified sexologis...

Host: Jennifer Marie Summers, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, menopause coach in training Guest: Dr. Christine Hart Cress, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, MSCP. CEO of a telemedicine practice for midlife and menopause care, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Air Force veteran, co-host of The Dusty Muffin. If your brain says “let’s get it on” but your body says “let me sleep,” this one’...

Welcome to SIP with Summers, the show where we talk about sex, intimacy, and pleasure. Today I’m joined by clinical sexologist and intimacy coach Dr. Stacy Friedman , host of The Purple Passion Project . We get real about orgasms, sexual energy, and how to trade performance pressure for pleasure. In this episode you’ll learn: The differences between clitoral, vaginal, cervical, anal, and blended o...

Ever feel like your hustle is stuck in neutral, no matter how hard you push? In this episode of SIP with Summers , I’m pulling back the sheets (literally and figuratively) to show you how your libido, mindset, emotions, body, and energy all work together to fuel your success, in and out of the bedroom. I share my own journey from toxic “think the worst” conditioning to a total mindset breakthrough...

⁠Click here to connect with Jennifer Ever wondered what really happens behind the doors of sexy clubs, resorts, and dungeons? In this steamy episode of SIP With Summers , I’m joined by my favorite travel partner, my boyfriend Will, to spill the secrets of “sexy travel.” We dive into: The difference between sexy travel vs. sex tourism (and why it matters). Hedonism II in Jamaica: what makes it the...

Join Jennifer Marie Summers , Board-Certified Sexologist and host of SIP with Summers , for a candid conversation with Amanda Vee , Board Certified Sex Coach and Sexologist. From her career shift into sex coaching to her mission of helping people reignite their passion, Amanda shares powerful insights into intimacy, relationships, and the journey of self-discovery. In this episode, you’ll learn: W...

We’re back, baby! 🍷 In the first episode of Season 2 of SIP with Summers , I’m pulling back the satin sheets on my own journey... both as a certified sexologist and as a woman who’s done a lot of inner work (and, yes, outer adventures 😉). I’m spilling on my certification process, the beliefs about sex I had to unpack, the dating challenges that tested my emotional regulation, and even my wild, w...

In this episode of 'Sip With Summers,' host Jennifer Summers chats with Audrey Cruz, co-host of the podcast Rule 42. Audrey shares her experiences as a single mother of seven, her journey from a challenging past to achieving her dream of homeownership, and her current entrepreneurial ventures. She discusses her open and honest approach to discussing sex and intimacy with her children and reflects...

In this episode of 'Sip with Summers,' host Jennifer Summers, a soon-to-be certified sex coach and clinical sexologist, welcomes guest Michele Thompkins. Michele, a podcast host and CEO of Protégé Consulting, shares her experiences and challenges of dating over 40, the importance of mental stimulation, setting and communicating boundaries, and balancing casual and committed relationships. The conv...