Better Sex

344: [Soapbox] What if I have zero desire for sex?


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In this episode of the Better Sex Podcast, hosted by sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman, the focus is on helping partners with low or zero libido. Jessa discusses strategies to uncover obstacles that block desire, such as health issues, trauma, and mental health concerns, and provides methods to unlock potential desire. She highlights the concept of reactive desire and offers practical advice, encouraging solo exploration, use of fantasies, and finding alternative ways to share pleasure and connection with a partner, even one of you have zero desire for sex.


00:00 Introduction to Better Sex

01:00 Understanding Low Libido

01:31 Identifying Obstacles to Desire

02:01 Unlocking Reactive Desire

04:00 Exploring Solo Pleasure and Fantasy

05:25 Sharing Pleasure with Your Partner

06:37 Acceptance and New Norms

07:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

08:16 Closing Remarks

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More info and resources:


Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast

Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast




How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com

The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com

The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com

Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com

Access the Free webinar: Intimacy Made Easy: 3 Secrets to Bridging Libido Differences: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass

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