Sex therapist Jess Zimmerman continues last week’s discussion about the potential of MDMA-assisted couples work, emphasizing she is not encouraging MDMA use because it remains a Schedule I illegal substance outside of research. Drawing from a recent 30-hour MDMA-assisted therapy training, she shares several couple “games” that can be helpful with or without an altered state: an appreciation game where partners slowly exchange gratitudes to deepen connection and nervous system regulation; a curiosity game focused on asking authentic, non-adversarial questions and answering truthfully (or passing); a simple difficult-conversation protocol that names fears, desired outcomes, and invites gentle response; and a win-win brainstorming question to generate solutions that meet both partners’ needs. She invites listeners to try the exercises and share feedback, and closes with podcast housekeeping and credits.
00:00 Welcome to Better Sex
00:46 MDMA and Couples Therapy
01:41 Legal Status and Disclaimer
02:51 Appreciation Game
03:51 Curiosity Game
05:04 Difficult Conversation Protocol
06:10 Win Win Brainstorming
07:30 Wrap Up and Listener Call
07:45 Outro and Credits