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Welcome to episode 25 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Jessa Zimmerman, who outlines some of the most common mistakes couples make in the bedroom!

Jessa Zimmerman is a licensed mental health counselor and a nationally certified sex therapist. She works in private in downtown Seattle and specializes in working with couples struggling with issues of sex and intimacy.

Jessa earned a Masters in Psychology from LIOS Graduate College of Saybrook University, working through a program that emphasized family systems theory and experiential learning. Upon completion of that degree, she earned a Certificate in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan. Combining those credentials with many hours of supervision and client work, she earned her certification as a sex therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She has pursued advanced training in approaches to couples therapy, including Crucible™ Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT).

Jessa has developed an online quiz that helps couples get a sense of the health of their relationship across several parameters. One of those measures is sexual avoidance. She is currently writing a book on the topic of the avoidance cycle and how couples can address the issues that cause them to avoid sex so that they can share a fulfilling sex life.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why she created her quiz; how healthy is your sex life?
• Healthy aspects of sexuality Jess see’s in couples
• How couples can slowly lose interest in sex and need new fantasies
• The pressure of running out of new ideas for sex
• Deepening your relationship to help increase intimacy
• The need to be open and able to communicate with your partner about these issues
• Overcoming unresolved sexual issues that can spill into a relationship
• Contributing factors that lead to sexual avoidance
• How porn is sexual entertainment, not education  
• The need to keep educated about sexual issues
• Ways in which you can begin to overcome sexual avoidance
• Developing healthy habits for your sex life

Resources

http://www.jesszimmerman.com

http://seattlecouplescounselor.com/sex-quiz/

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides-Psy-D/dp/1885535457