That Relationship Show Creating Sexual Intimacy With Ease
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Aug 1, 2024 
Jessa Zimmerman, a Certified Sex Therapist and author of 'Sex Without Stress', dives deep into the challenges couples face with varying sexual desires. She offers insights on how open communication can help navigate these discrepancies and restore intimacy. Jessa emphasizes that it's normal for partners to want different levels of sexual connection and discusses strategies to enhance pleasure. Additionally, she explores the impact of past experiences on intimacy and the significance of a relaxed environment for fostering stronger connections.
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Practice Sexual Competencies
- Work on sexual skills and communication rather than assuming sex problems will fix themselves.
- Learn and practice sexual competencies experimentally and repeatedly.
Therapist's Path From Divorce To Sex Work
- Jessa described her journey into sex therapy that began after personal divorce and curiosity about lasting relationships.
- She trained extensively and built her practice focused on couples and sexual grief and recovery.
Struggles Are Common — Not A Moral Failure
- Sexual struggles are common and often inevitable in long relationships.
- Recognizing this reduces shame and opens opportunities to recreate intimacy.
