Latter-Day Sex“Keep it Passionate”
Meet the hosts

Two therapists who believe faith and passion belong together

Dr. Susannah Pipkin and Dr. Annie Bryner are certified sex therapists, active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and friends who got tired of watching faithful couples suffer in silence.

Dr. Susannah Pipkin and Dr. Annie Bryner standing together outdoors

Why we started Latter-Day Sex

In our therapy offices, we kept hearing the same things from faithful couples: “I thought it would just work once we were married.” “I feel guilty even though we’re sealed.” “I don’t know who I’m allowed to ask about this.”

Sex therapy is talk therapy, and what we talk about with clients every week is exactly what most Latter-day Saint couples never get taught. So we decided to say it out loud, in a way that honors the gospel we both love.

Our promise: we stay inside Church doctrine, we don’t do shame, and we tell you what actually works.

Dr. Susannah Pipkin

Dr. Susannah Pipkin

Certified Sex Therapist · Idaho Falls, Idaho

Susannah is a licensed therapist and certified sex therapist practicing in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where she works with individuals and couples on desire, intimacy, sexual pain, trauma, and the many ways life gets in the way of a close marriage.

As an active Latter-day Saint, Susannah has a particular heart for couples who feel caught between their faith and their sexuality. She believes God designed intimacy as a gift to be shared, not a duty to be performed, and she helps couples trade pressure and shame for safety and joy.

On the podcast, Susannah brings the clinical clarity of a therapist and the warmth of someone who has sat with hundreds of couples in their most vulnerable conversations.

Psychology Today profile
Dr. Annie Bryner

Dr. Annie Bryner

Certified Sex Therapist · Provo, Utah

Annie is a licensed therapist and certified sex therapist based in Provo, Utah, where she runs Bryner Therapy. She helps individuals and couples with desire differences, intimacy after betrayal, pornography recovery, sexual shame, and the transitions of marriage from newlywed years to empty nest.

A lifelong member of the Church, Annie is passionate about showing couples that sexuality and theology don’t have to be at odds. She is known for her directness, her humor, and her refusal to let anyone leave a conversation feeling ashamed.

On the podcast, Annie asks the questions everyone is thinking and answers them with a therapist’s honesty and a believer’s hope.

Psychology Today profile

What we believe

  • Sexual intimacy in marriage is sacred and good. It was designed by God, and He wants His children to enjoy it.
  • We stay inside Church doctrine. We aren’t here to push boundaries or offer fringe takes. We’re here to help faithful couples thrive within the covenants they’ve made.
  • No one is entitled to another person’s body. Sex in marriage is a mutual stewardship and a freely shared gift.
  • Shame isn’t a tool God uses. Hard questions, past mistakes, and awkward conversations are all welcome here.
  • The podcast is not therapy. We’ll always point you toward professional help when that’s what you need.

Looking for a therapist? Both Susannah and Annie see clients in their private practices. The podcast isn’t a path into their caseloads, but their Psychology Today profiles above include contact information.

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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