Latter-Day Sex pairs clinical sex therapy with gospel principles so you can build a marriage that is safe, connected, and genuinely passionate. No shame. No judgment. Just real help.
Hosted by Dr. Susannah Pipkin and Dr. Annie Bryner, certified sex therapists and active members of the Church.
Low desire. Mismatched drives. Guilt that didn’t go away after the wedding. Questions you’ve never felt safe asking at church. We talk about all of it, with warmth and with the doctrine intact.
We believe sexuality and theology don’t have to be at odds. Everything we teach is meant to sit comfortably alongside Church teachings, not push against them.
Both hosts are certified sex therapists with years of experience helping couples. Sex therapy is talk therapy, and what we share is what actually works.
God is not a shaming parent. Neither are we. Bring the awkward, the painful, and the “is this normal?” questions. You’ll find acceptance here.
Episode 01
In the first episode of Latter-Day Sex, certified sex therapists Dr. Susannah Pipkin and Dr. Annie Bryner tackle the stigma around marital intimacy, explain desire differences, and replace “sexual entitlement” with stewardship.
Browse by topic to find episodes and resources on the questions couples bring to us most often.
“One of you wants sex more than the other”
When one spouse wants sex more often than the other, it can feel like rejection on one side and pressure on the other. Here’s how faithful couples navigate it.
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“Feeling guilty about sex, even in marriage”
Years of “don’t” don’t switch off on your wedding night. We talk about untangling shame from doctrine so you can enjoy what God intended.
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“How to actually have the conversation”
Most couples have never been taught how to talk about sex. Practical, kind scripts for starting the conversation without blame.
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“When pornography is part of the story”
Compassionate, doctrine-aligned conversations about pornography, recovery, trust, and rebuilding intimacy together.
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“Preparing for intimacy before marriage”
Chastity, boundaries, and preparing for a healthy sexual relationship without fear. For dating and engaged Latter-day Saints.
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“Starting your sexual relationship well”
The wedding night, the first year, and the surprising adjustments nobody warned you about. Grace, patience, and practical help.
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Dr. Susannah Pipkin and Dr. Annie Bryner are certified sex therapists who have spent years helping couples in their practices. They started Latter-Day Sex because so many faithful couples were carrying questions, hurt, and confusion about intimacy with nowhere safe to take them.
Certified sex therapist, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Certified sex therapist, Provo, Utah
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That’s the whole point. We’re active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and we believe sexual intimacy in marriage is a sacred gift from God. We stay inside Church doctrine and avoid fringe takes. We aren’t an official Church publication, and we’ll always say so.
Married couples first, but also engaged and dating Latter-day Saints, and anyone in the Church trying to sort out what they believe about sex. If you have a question you’ve been afraid to ask, you’re our audience.
Sex therapy is strictly talk therapy. A certified sex therapist helps individuals and couples with desire, pain, communication, trauma, pornography, and the dozens of other things that get in the way of a healthy sexual relationship. Nothing physical ever happens in a session.
No. The podcast is education and encouragement. If you’re struggling in a way that isn’t getting better, please reach out to a licensed therapist. We’ll point you toward good resources along the way.
Yes, please do. Ask a question and we may answer it on a future episode. Questions are kept anonymous.
Send it in anonymously. Your question might be exactly what another couple needs to hear answered.
A note on what this is. Latter-Day Sex is an educational podcast. It is not therapy and is not a substitute for working with a licensed professional. If something here stirs up more than you expected, that’s a good sign it’s worth talking through with someone qualified.
This podcast is produced independently and is not an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The views expressed are those of the hosts.
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