Conversations with Dr. Jennifer The Divinity of Desire
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Mar 25, 2025 
In this discussion, Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, challenges the cultural narratives that compel women to suppress their sexuality for spiritual acceptance. She emphasizes the need for women to reclaim their sexual identity and desires, which can enhance connection in relationships. They delve into the impact of menopause, societal pressures, and how embracing sexuality promotes self-respect, ultimately offering a roadmap for women to achieve fulfillment in love and intimacy.
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Desirability vs. Desiring
- Women are expected to be desired, but desiring is considered taboo.
- This societal message creates a divide between women and their bodies.
Sexuality and Sense of Self
- When sexuality isn't linked to one's sense of self, desire diminishes.
- Being sexual feels like losing a part of oneself if disconnected from identity.
One-Down Position Example
- Dr. Finlayson-Fife describes a couple where the woman took a one-down position sexually.
- As she claimed her desires, the marriage improved, and the man's false sense of superiority diminished.