Dr. Jess Sexologist

12/08/2026

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10/08/2026

Here we go.✈️ 🚂 🚙 🛥️ Kicking it off with an entrepreneur’s event in Venice and then boarding Desire Cruises with a few private events along the route. Ready for a mini retreat in Malta and the usual fall madness with founders who value investing in every relationship — from the boardroom to the bedroom and beyond. 🙏🏼

03/07/2026

I’m playing catchup after two quarters of organized chaos, so here’s a late repost from EO Atlantic and our recent event in Halifax (plus pics from Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Maritime Museum of the ATL & Nova Scotia Legislature):

“The quality of your relationships impacts more than your personal life. It impacts your leadership.

Last week, EO Atlantic Canada members joined Dr. Jessica O’Reilly for From the Boardroom to the Bedroom, a conversation that challenged many of the assumptions we make about success, connection, and fulfillment.

While the discussion covered a wide range of topics, three themes stood out:
- Relationships require intentional investment, not just good intentions.
- The communication habits that strengthen partnerships often strengthen teams and businesses too.
- Success becomes more meaningful when the people closest to us are growing alongside us.

One idea that resonated throughout the evening:

“The relationships we invest in today shape the quality of our lives tomorrow.”

As founders, we spend countless hours investing in our businesses. The reminder from this session was simple: our most valuable assets may not be on the balance sheet.”
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Artists are tagged but I can’t find these on IG:
Red thunderbird: Duane Linklater
Black sculpture: John Greer
Plate drawing: Harold Cromwell

23/06/2026

Want to embody confidence in and out of the bedroom?

Take a lesson from drag performers: confidence grows through curiosity, self-expression and showing up as your authentic self.

https://astroglide.com/blog/s*x-tips-drag-performers-confidence-curiosity-queer-wisdom

w/ Astroglide Dahlia Doll and Justin Abit Drag King

S*x Tips from Drag Performers: Confidence, Curiosity & Q***r Wisdom

29/05/2026

Unfortunately, our definitions of pleasure are often narrowly defined or shrouded in shame. We think of pleasure as merely erotic or s*xual. We deem pleasure superfluous as opposed to essential. We consider pleasure naughty and self-indulgent.

But pleasure is all about relishing in the many layers of exploration, self-expression, joy, connection, intimacy, wellness, and more! And its benefits are many. From improved mental and physical health to more meaningful connections and a more fulfilling life, pleasure may be the closest thing to a panacea when it comes to healing and happiness.

So how can you invite more pleasure into your life and make it a priority? We believe the key is to embrace more pleasure across all senses and in every realm, so we’re sharing our seven-step pleasure plan.

Invite pleasure into your everyday life with seven strategies for pleasure. From food and drink to movement and fantasy, there’s something for everyone!

20/05/2026

25 years💥
April’s 20th anniversary marked the paperwork+party💍 and this is the big one for real life.💕

07/05/2026

I share my thoughts on the meaning of divorce with Yahoo Canada. More via the link below.

Being married often plays a considerable role in shaping our (social) identity. It follows that divorce often requires that we reconstruct our identity, which can be cognitively, emotionally and practically draining. Separation allows us to make this change more gradually and it can help to preserve continuity in social roles (e.g. with family, community, neighbours). For many of us, a marriage isn’t solely a bond between two individuals, but it’s more intertwined with extended family, community and friends. Separation may feel safer than divorce in light of the fact that ending a marriage can mean renegotiating multiple roles and relationships.

For others, divorce can conflict with personal beliefs (e.g. the belief in lifelong commitment). Remaining legally married can (for some) relieve this psychological discomfort or dissonance. Separation can serve as a compromise to align behaviour with beliefs as part of maintaining a version of self-integrity.

Of course, some people just never get around to it. For some, the separation is what matters versus how the relationship is defined on paper.

High-profile couples have to contend with their own relationship tension and challenges compounded by the distress of being inevitably criticized by strangers. The burden of parasocial relationships (those in which one person feels they really know the other due to their social profile while the other doesn’t even know that the first person exists) can be highly distressful. The experience of being judged has been shown to increase stress and shape how we present ourselves and for couples in the public eye, this experience can be chronic, amplified and difficult to escape. Research also suggests that we adjust our behaviour in response to public pressure and judgment, so public figures may feel additional pressure with regard to timing, framing and visibility of separation and divorce.

In addition to navigating the transition from marriage to separation and/or divorce, high-profile couples also have to expend energy managing public commentary and scrutiny, which can add an additional layer of emotional labour during to an already complex and potentially draining experience.

05/05/2026

🛫 I've just wrapped the Side-by-Side Couples' Retreat in Utah and am preparing for The Pleasure Principle Conference at McMaster on Friday. I'll be speaking on "Pleasure as Practice: Eroticism, Desire, and Connection After Cancer" and I look forward to the lineup of panels and presentations including:

A Survivor's Story Brooke Gordon — Breast Cancer Survivor & Patient Advocate An intimate conversation about navigating s*xual health during and after cancer treatment.
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Pelvic Health Rehabilitation for Cancer Survivors Dr. Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT — Dual Board-Certified in Women's Health & Oncologic Physical Therapy
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​Cancer Treatment Impact on S*xual Function: The Medical Reality Dr. Michelle Jacobson, MD, MHSc, FRCSC — Menopause Specialist, Women's College Hospital
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Integrative Approaches to S*xual Health in Cancer Survivorship Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND, MSCP — Naturopathic Doctor & Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
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The Primary Care Perspective: Integrating Menopause & S*xual Health into Everyday Practice Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, MD — Family Physician, Medical Director of Primary Care Outreach, CTV's The Social Health Expert
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Fueling Desire: How Nutrition Impacts S*xual Health Through Hormones & Inflammation Emily Arthur, RD — Registered Dietitian & Women's Health Specialist
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​Mind Meets Body: S*x Therapy Strategies for Navigating Desire Through Perimenopause Taylor McConnachie — AASECT Certified S*x Therapist.

Find out more about your own s*xual health and expand your knowledge for your patients at The Pleasure Principle Conference. Advancing Women's S*xual Health Together. This amazing conference will be held May 8th 2026 at McMaster Innovation Park.

18/04/2026

Blessed-blessed. Celebrated 20 years wandering the streets and landing at our favourite spot, 🙏🏼 💍💕

08/04/2026

Serious question: Is your relationship worth two minutes a day? If the answer is yes, start today.

Revitalize your relationship with these 7 expert tips. Strengthen your bond and improve communication with practical advice from relationship experts.