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Sex & Intimacy

What Is ‘Normal’ Sexual Desire?

Every couple has a unique sexual relationship. Accept yours for what it is and enjoy working toward wholeness as a couple. You can have a very fulfilling sex life even though you may not be functioning like the average married couple.

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Sex Is a Relational Need

The lack of regular sex is a significant barrier to emotional connectedness and intimacy for men.

A couple stands closely with their foreheads touching in an intimate moment, symbolizing a connection that might raise considerations around topics like premarital sex. The pair appears deeply emotional and close, set against a serene, natural backdrop.

Why Wait for Sex?

In a sex-saturated culture, waiting till marriage seems outdated and prudish.

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Building a Pure Marriage

God has a beautiful plan for every married couple, even those of us who have suffered losses.

Managing Temptation

Within marriage, barriers must also be erected to protect the “garden of marital bliss” that you are trying hard to build.

Divorcing Shame From Marriage

Many of us unknowingly bring a language of shame into our relationship. Find the grace and strength to make marriage a shame-free zone.

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How to Overcome Past Sexual Experiences in a Remarriage

God intended sexuality to be a wonderful gift for married couples. Remarriage presents some unique barriers to sexual intimacy, but each of them can be overcome.

Devotional: Sex and Intimacy

To yield to one another sexually in marriage is to step into God-created intimacy.

Gifts That Money Can’t Buy

If you’re trying to decide on a gift for your spouse, remember that handmade and creative presents are often the most meaningful.

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Developing a Healthy Sexual Relationship

If you want a deeply satisfying sex life, you must become a student of your spouse.

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Intimacy and Sex: How Men and Women are Different — and Why

Couples often argue about sex, but they rarely talk about it. Try to talk and pray together about your sex life at least once a month to learn more.

The Role of Friendship in Marriage

Marriage without friendship cannot work in our culture.

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Recovering Friendship in the Wake of Broken Trust

They remained the best of friends … or so Ruthie thought.

Recreational Intimacy

Research suggests that people who get regular aerobic exercise have more, better sex …’

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Is the Grass Really Greener?

When you commit to a particular decision or path in life, it’s natural to wonder about the other paths you could’ve taken. This is especially true when the path you’ve chosen gets rocky. In marriage, it’s important to guard yourself against greener grass fantasies and temptations. Here’s how.

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The Glorious Story of Sexuality

Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.

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Meaningful Touch in Marriage

The same need for meaningful touching we see with our children is equally important in a marriage.

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex is one of the biggest somethings of all time in more fabulous ways than most people appreciate.

The New Workplace Romance

The workplace is the No. 1 spot for married individuals to meet affair partners.

A Final Thought on Humor

Learning to laugh a little more just may save your life, not to mention your marriage.