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LDS therapist argues sex rules should differ for older single members

October 6, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

LDS therapist argues sex rules should differ for older single members
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Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a well-known Latter-day Saint sex therapist, argues that the Church's rules around sex and intimacy should account for differences between young adults versus older single, divorced, and widowed members. The Salt Lake Tribune explores whether standards designed for teenagers apply meaningfully to members facing different life circumstances later in adulthood.

The article examines tensions between uniform Church teaching and the varied realities members face across age groups and marital status.

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