Conversations with Dr. Jennifer What Busy Parents Need to Know About Sex | Part 1
Jan 6, 2026
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a relationship and sexuality educator with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, joins Dr. Justin Coulson for an insightful discussion. They delve into how inherited gender roles impact intimacy and the detrimental effect of viewing sex as a duty. Jennifer highlights the differences in male and female desire, emphasizing the need for mindful engagement to enhance pleasure. They also explore how unequal domestic responsibilities can lead to sexual dissatisfaction and resentment, urging a shift towards genuine connection in relationships.
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Host’s 'Main Character' Packing Story
- Justin recounts packing only his clothes while his partner prepared the family for trips, realizing he thought he was the main character.
- He later unlearned that entitlement and recognized it harmed partnership.
Cultural Scripts Shape Household Roles
- Cultural role models often teach men to be the "main show" and women to be backup staff in the home and sexuality.
- That inherited script undermines collaboration and fuels entitlement or unequal domestic loads.
Anecdote About Specialization Versus Entitlement
- Justin describes loading bags into the car and shepherding kids while his partner handled packing, admitting a blind spot.
- Jennifer confirms specialization is sometimes practical but warns against entitlement and taking advantage.