In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, shares insights to help individuals enhance their emotional and sexual connections. She tackles the orgasm gap, urging listeners to challenge societal norms that obstruct pleasure. Topics include the importance of self-exploration, the transformative power of self-acceptance, and the role of openness in intimacy. Finlayson-Fife emphasizes creating a fulfilling sexual experience through communication and understanding one's desires.
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Self-Belonging Over Sexuality
Belonging to ourselves is more important than being sexual, affecting our capacity for orgasm.
Owning sexuality aligned with self enhances pleasure; misaligned meanings act as brakes on sexuality.
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Challenge and Reframe Thoughts
Write down interrupting thoughts near orgasm to analyze and change them.
Treat yourself with the kindness you'd expect from a loving partner to improve sexual response.
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Reduce Anxiety Through Communication
Communicate anxieties with your partner and ask for patience to reduce sexual anxiety.
Practice solo sexual exploration to build confidence before involving your spouse.
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Join Dr. Finlayson-Fife and host Ariel Finlinson of the "Ladies Talking Love" podcast (@ladies.talkinglove) to discuss what you can do to challenge unhealthy meanings that are operating in your relationship and how to create a more robust sexual relationship with your partner.
Listen to the full podcast to learn more about:
* Challenging the meanings that are putting the breaks on your orgasm
* Developing a greater capacity for joy and receiving
* Creating sex worth wanting
* How to expand your sexual capacity
* The vital role of freedom and choice in passion and sexual intimacy
To learn more about Dr. Finlayson-Fife’s work, visit our Website, check out our Course Page, and take a look at our upcoming Events. You can also follow Dr. Finlayson-Fife on Instagram or join her FREE Facebook Group for greater access to her insights.
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