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Better Sex

Jessa Zimmerman
Intimacy
Sexual Health
Sexual Desire
Sex Therapy
Communication
Desire Discrepancy
Couples Therapy
Mental Health
Sexual Dysfunction
Sex Education
Communication In Relationships
Sex
Menopause
Erectile Dysfunction
Relationships
Trauma
Reactive Desire
Desire
Therapy
Sexuality

Better Sex is focused on helping all couples create and enjoy their best possible sex life. Better Sex is hosted by Jessa Zimmerman who is a couples’ counselor and nationally certified sex therapist. Each episode will dive into one topic related to sex. Some will be devoted to addressing sexual concerns like sexual dysfunction, differences in sexual desire, and intimacy problems. Some will help yo... more

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Artwork for Better Sex

Latest Episodes

Host Jessa Zimmerman discusses how couples can still have pleasure and connection when a man doesn’t have an erection, noting that many encounters unnecessarily stop or shift entirely to pleasuring the partner. She shares a coaching-call example in w... more

Sex therapist Jessa Zimmerman talks with Katie Runyon, co-founder of Faithful Fling, about using playful novelty and role play to break out of “roommate syndrome,” increase vulnerability, and strengthen emotional and sexual connection. Katie shares h... more

Host Jessa Zimmerman welcomes back sex therapist Dr. Jennifer Valli to discuss how breast cancer and its treatments affect sexuality and quality of life, emphasizing that experiences vary widely and that similar issues can arise with aging and other ... more

Host Jessa Zimmerman shares a personal story from a coaching workshop to illustrate how the meaning we assign to events shapes our emotions, physiology, behavior, and ultimately our results. After waiting two hours to ask her mentor James a question ... more

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Recent Guests

Katie Runyon
Co-founder of Faithful Fling who creates role-play dates for couples
Faithful Fling
Episode: Ep. 428: Faithful Flings - Role Playing for Couples
Jennifer Valli
Psychotherapist, nationally certified sex therapist, and assistant professor with 34 years of clinical experience
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Episode: Ep. 427: Breast Cancer and Sex: Treatment Impacts, Body Image, and Reclaiming Pleasure
Andre Lazarus
Somatic intimacy guide and sex and intimacy coach featured on Virgin Island
Coming Closer
Episode: Ep. 425: Delayed Ejaculation
Robert Johnson
Co-founder of Shameless Care, focused on STI screening and telemedicine
Shameless Care
Episode: Ep. 423: Shameless Care - STI testing from home
Anna Osman
Scientific support and co-host for Shameless Care, medical background in the clinical space
Shameless Care
Episode: Ep. 423: Shameless Care - STI testing from home
Doug Noll
Lawyer turned peacemaker, author, and educator on deescalation and vulnerability
Prison of Peace; dougnoll.com
Episode: Ep. 421: Vulnerability as Strength
Anna Elton
Author of The Formula of Desire, psychologist/sex researcher
Author of The Formula of Desire
Episode: Ep. 419: The Formula For Desire in Long Term Relationships
Michelle Fischler
Author of Coming Soon and clinician focusing on premature ejaculation and shame
Author, Coming Soon
Episode: Ep. 417: Early Ejaculation is a Shame Pattern
Sara Perry
Sexological body worker, coach, and educator focused on pleasure, consent, and somatic sex education
Episode: Ep. 416: Negotiating Kinks, Fetishes, and Monogamy

Host

Jessa Zimmerman
Host and sex therapist, guides conversations with guests on sexuality, relationships, and practical intimacy strategies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • Real Talk

    Love how Jessa booked Rick to speak about GUY issues!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EncouragementGuy!
    United States10 months ago
  • Great interviewer

    This is a good podcast. Jessa is very knowledgeable, organized, engaged.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1875alma
    United States2 years ago
  • Normalizes caring about your sex life

    All in the title

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldenGrlzzz001
    United States2 years ago
  • Great information

    Thank you Jessa!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daisy Woodford
    United States2 years ago
  • So healing

    It was a joy and a privilege to be interviewed on Jessa’s podcast about our pregnancy loss. That she recognizes that better sex includes such a wide range of human experiences made it an easy pick for me when I was searching for who could amplify our story. Thank you Jessa for showcasing real issues to help real people find the path to connection, in the bedroom and in all areas of relating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrJessicaTartaro
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show normalizes diverse sex lives and emphasizes consent and open communication.
Guests are described as high-quality, authoritative, and research-backed.
Listeners appreciate the host's calm, clear interviewing style and practical takeaways.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 428: Faithful Flings - Role Playing for Couples
Q: How did you turn this into something that helps other people?
Runyon says she and her husband realized other couples might enjoy their role-play scenarios. Faithful Fling offers detailed character and location ideas, prompts, and dialogue suggestions, with separate partner logins to make room for surprises and reduce unmet expectations.
Ep. 428: Faithful Flings - Role Playing for Couples
Q: So maybe you can speak a little bit to the promise of starting with this or doing this anyway in terms of emotional connection and feeling closer.
Runyon says her husband had already shown interest in dressing up, so she felt willing to take the risk of trying it. The experience gave them a playful release from everyday life and helped them feel closer.
Ep. 427: Breast Cancer and Sex: Treatment Impacts, Body Image, and Reclaiming Pleasure
Q: How do you help people rebalance and come back into that sexy partner space when they've, maybe it's been months of chemo or some really long journey?
Valli recommends addressing the couple's changing needs, widening definitions of intimacy beyond penetration, and using exercises that help patients reconnect with their erotic interests and identity.
Ep. 427: Breast Cancer and Sex: Treatment Impacts, Body Image, and Reclaiming Pleasure
Q: How do you want to start?
Valli suggests reviewing the sexual effects of different treatments, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, before discussing body image and practical strategies.
Ep. 425: Delayed Ejaculation
Q: Do you want to say a little bit more about how somebody can calm down their nervous system to maybe make orgasm attainable?
Lazarus recommends conscious, simple breathing at a patient pace to lower activation gradually, reconnect with the body and support a sense of safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Better Sex

What is Better Sex about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A relationship-focused show that explores sexuality, intimacy, and practical tools for healthier partnerships. Episodes commonly center on communication, desire and mismatch, medical and psychological factors affecting arousal, and strategies to deepen connection—from mindful embodiment and nervous-system regulation to concrete exercises, conversations, and safe-sex practices. Notable guests include clinicians, researchers, and therapists who bring evidence-based insights on topics like erectile function, menopause, psychedelic-assisted therapy for intimacy, and strategies to rekindle desire, making complex topics accessible and applicable to couples and individuals alike. The program often blends science, therapy, and real-world anecdotes ... more

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1. The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Doctor Alexandra Stockwell, MD
2. Sexology
3. Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast
4. Shameless Sex
5. Sex With Emily

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Recent guests on Better Sex include:

1. Katie Runyon
2. Jennifer Valli
3. Andre Lazarus
4. Robert Johnson
5. Anna Osman
6. Doug Noll
7. Anna Elton
8. Michelle Fischler

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