Conversations with Dr. Jennifer
The Divinity of Desire
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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- Cultural messages often frame women's sexuality as a duty to their partners, undermining their self-respect and personal fulfillment.
- Understanding women's sexual response cycles and emotional connections is essential for fostering satisfying and equal intimate relationships.
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Women and Sexual Response Cycles
Understanding women's sexual response cycles is crucial in fostering satisfying intimate relationships. Women often experience a cycle that is more complex than men’s, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy if they perceive their partners as frustrated or impatient. If women believe there is something wrong with them, it hinders their ability to experience pleasure and orgasm, perpetuating a negative cycle. This highlights the importance of partners being sensitive to each other’s needs and working together to create a supportive sexual environment.
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