Ep. 30 - Let's Talk About (Talking About) Sex

🎙️ Zessions Episode: Let’s Talk About Talking About SexSex is everywhere — except in the conversations we actually have. Why is that?In this episode of Zessions, we sit down with Zessio Partner and sex therapist Jess Worthington, LMFT, to explore why talking about sex is so hard — and how we can start doing it better. From early childhood messaging to religious shame, from performance anxiety to partnership pressure, we unpack it all.Together, we explore:Why most of us were never taught how to talk about sex — and why that mattersHow childhood messages shape our adult sexual communicationWhat to do when desire feels mismatched or intimacy gets stuckA real-life case study on rebuilding sexual connection without focusing on intercoursePlayful, affirming ways to reintroduce pleasure, curiosity, and consent into the conversationThe link between emotional safety and sexual satisfactionHow to start sex talks that don’t feel heavy, critical, or awkwardWhether you're a clinician supporting couples or someone navigating your own relationship, this conversation will help you rethink what it means to be intimate — and how to talk about it, on purpose.💡 Featured resources:Come As You Are, by Emily NagoskiHow to Have the Best Fight of Your Life by Jess Worthington & Lindley GentileOMGYes.comMojo Upgrade quiz: https://mojoupgrade.com/BEDucated - https://beducated.com/ Shameless Parenting, by Dr. Tina Schermer SellersIt’s Not the Stork, By Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley🔗 Connect with Jess: Instagram @JessWorthingtonATX jessicaworthingtoncounseling.com | https://www.austincouplesconcierge.com/Support the showConnect with us on Instagram @myzessio or visit our website: https://www.zessio.com.Did you find this information helpful? Support our work here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2177169/support