339: Sexual Emergence - Surprising Twists in our understanding of ourselves with Jess Levith

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 Podcast00:46 Guest Introduction: Jess Levith on Sexual Emergence02:11 Personal Journey and Realization03:31 Understanding Sexual Emergence05:30 Sexual Contextualism and Ecosystems09:58 Exploring Sexual Fluidity12:26 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)17:22 Practical Applications of ACT in Sexuality18:34 Introduction to Sex Therapy18:48 Deconstructing Sexual Issues19:37 Exploring Values and Spirituality21:22 Present Time Awareness and Acceptance23:05 Sexual Emergence and Midlife Challenges25:48 Proactive Sexual Exploration28:59 Writing and Resources31:10 Conclusion and Listener EngagementFind my new quizzes:For the higher desire partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdpmistakeFor the lower desire partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldpmistakeBio: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.@jesslevith_cstsexualcontextualism.comeast-baytherapy.comWant to learn more about my sponsored charity? Charity: Water is committed to providing clean water to every human on the planet, 100% of your contribution will be used directly for water projects around the globe. You can learn more at https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/water.More info and resources:Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcastSecret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcastHow Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.comThe Course – https://www.intimacywithease.comThe Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.comPodcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.comAccess the Free webinar: Intimacy Made Easy: 3 Secrets to Bridging Libido Differences: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass

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