Jessa Zimmerman, host of Better Sex, welcomes back Jess Levith to discuss ‘sexual emergence’ – the fluid nature of sexuality and its changes over time. They delve into personal experiences and professional insights, covering the impact of life stages and contexts on sexual identity. Jess Levith explains how her unexpected crush led to a journey of self-discovery and the concept of sexual emergence. They also discuss the application of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the ‘sexaflex’ model in understanding and navigating changes in sexuality. This episode aims to inspire listeners to explore and understand their sexual identity through different life contexts.
00:00 Introduction to Better Sex Podcast
00:46 Guest Introduction: Jess Levith on Sexual Emergence
02:11 Personal Journey and Realization
03:31 Understanding Sexual Emergence
05:30 Sexual Contextualism and Ecosystems
09:58 Exploring Sexual Fluidity
12:26 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
17:22 Practical Applications of ACT in Sexuality
18:34 Introduction to Sex Therapy
18:48 Deconstructing Sexual Issues
19:37 Exploring Values and Spirituality
21:22 Present Time Awareness and Acceptance
23:05 Sexual Emergence and Midlife Challenges
25:48 Proactive Sexual Exploration
28:59 Writing and Resources
31:10 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Find my new quizzes: For the higher desire partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdpmistake For the lower desire partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldpmistake
Bio:
Jess Levith is a certified sex therapist through AASECT (the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) seeing therapy clients within the state of CA. She teaches at various colleges around the Bay Area and has specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Focused EMDR, Out of ControlSexual Behaviors (OCSB), and Modern Attachment Theory (interpersonal neurobiology).
In the past few years she’s taken a deeper dive into buddhist psychology, completing a certificate program at The Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Currently she’s working on a book that takes a deep dive into ACT and sexual emergence later in life.
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