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Dr. Jess is a Toronto-based sexologist (PhD), author and television personality.
An award-winning speaker, Jess has worked with thousands of couples from all corners of the globe to transform their relationships via her wildly successful Marriage As A Business program.
From Prague and Istanbul to Albuquerque and New York City, her relationship retreats receive rave reviews from some of the most powerful couples in the world who are drawn to her enthusiastic, practical and no-nonsense approach to happily ever after.
Jess’ doctoral research focused on sexual health and relationship education and she is passionate about accessible, classroom-based education. When she isn’t globetrotting for speaking engagements, she volunteers with students, teachers and social service organizations to empower young people to embrace healthy, happy relationships.
As a global ambassador for sexual health and wellness brands, Jess contributes regularly to the biggest names in international media. You’ll find her advice weekly in the likes of Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Showtime and The Movie Network. Her insights on relationship issues reach millions of homes across North America and you may have seen her on The Today Show, Global TV’s The Morning Show, Breakfast Television, Marilyn Denis, as the host of the hit reality series Swing and City TV’s Intimately You.
Canadian-born and Chinese-Jamaican and Irish by descent, Dr. Jess loves ultimate frisbee, crab, airplane turbulence, cheese and red wine. Makes perfect sense, right?
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 four best-selling titles. Her latest, The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay: Techniques and Strategies for Mind-Blowing Sex, co-authored with Marla Rene Stewart, has received rave reviews from professionals and clients alike. Her other books The New Sex Bible, Hot Sex Tips,Tricks and Licks & The Little Book of Kink are highly acclaimed and you can find Dr. Jess offering more expertise and advice on Global TV’s The Morning Show or traveling for international speaking events.
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.
This isn’t just about seduction. It’s your ultimate guide to erotic theory & sexual communication.
Packed with practical exercises, techniques, and creative ideas, this inclusive guide is a surefire way for folks of all genders to master the art of pleasure.
Lesson from Mumbai: Give trust freely; don’t make them earn it. One happy couple in our evening session shared that the key to their succesful relationship is trust. They share a life together, but they also work, travel and socialize on their own trusting that love and commitment underpin their connection. Research suggests that people are healthier and happier in more trusting societies and individuals who are higher in trust are also happier. So...do you give trust freely or do you make them “earn” your trust?
One lesson from a happy couple on board the Desire Cruise: Don’t wait for whatever time is left over at the end of the day, month or year. Plan your love just like you plan vacations, kids’ schedules, and even football pools! 🗓️
“If it matters to you, you’ll carve out time for it. Don’t just spend your ‘leftover’ time together—plan for quality time, adventure, and connection. Otherwise, you’ll get none of it.” C&M from Venezuela.
Is your relationship getting scraps, or are you planning for something greater? Now is as good a time as ever to be intentional. 💕
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris* and Sheila*, who are likely the longest married couple on the cruise. But it’s not the longevity of their relationship that matters. It’s the fact that they adore one another after decades of friendship, intimacy and pleasure. And their willingness to show up to my workshop with the most open minds after so many years of marriage is so cool and humbling. I asked them for their best relationship advice and they both highlighted the value of slowing down — at work, at the dinner table and in the bedroom. They’ve been through a lot together from raising kids and caring for aging parents to running and selling a business. If they could go back and do it again, they say they’d “rush around a whole lot less”. As someone who loves rushing around, I’m sitting with this one and thinking about how to slow down just a little bit at a time. Will share their specific strategies for slowing down in an upcoming post. *names have been changed.
A quick lesson from our couples’ workshop on the Bosphorous: Assume the BEST. We’re often told not to make assumptions, but it’s a natural part of how we navigate the world - an evolutionary holdover for survival that allows us to efficiently process information and navigate complex interactions. So why not shift toward making positive assumptions regarding the ones we love? Assume they meant well. Assume they’re being considerate. Assume they’re doing their best. Of course we all need positive and assuring inputs, but rather than seeking constant reassurance, ask for it when needed and find ways to affirm yourself in the meantime.🚢Thank you to all the @desirecruisesofficial couples who have been sharing their insights from Athens to Istanbul and beyond. Next stop: Kusadasi❣️
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