LDS therapist: 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

Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a well-known Latter-day Saint sex therapist, argues that the Church's standards around sex and intimacy should recognize differences between young adults and older single, divorced, and widowed members. The Salt Lake Tribune explores whether uniform Church teaching addresses the varied realities members face across life stages.
Finlayson-Fife's comments reflect ongoing discussion within the LDS community about how prescriptive rules designed for youth apply to adults facing different circumstances.
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