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Sex & Intimacy

A woman sits in a dark hallway covering her face in shame in the glow of a computer screen. Wives addicted to pornography are not alone.

To Wives Addicted to Pornography: You Are Not Alone

Women aren’t supposed to struggle with porn, especially Christian women. But if you’re addicted to pornography, you’re not alone.

A sad, depressed woman sits on the ground at the edge of her bed with head in her right hand. Sexual trauma in marriage can be the root of many marital problems.

Sexual Trauma and Its Effect on Marriage

Spouses who have suffered sexual trauma and haven’t dealt with it go on outwardly, while secretly struggling in their marriage. Here’s what you need to know.

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Discovering Mutual Pleasure in Marriage

Men and women, and individual needs, are different. If your differences have caused tension in your sex life, learn to make those differences work for your marriage.

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Friendship in Marriage

You can find volumes on romance, intimacy and passion in marriage — not much on being good friends as husband and wife. But couples can ignite their love life by boosting the quality of their friendship.

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5 Keys to a Healthy Perspective on Sex

Proverbs 5 is devoted to outlining a healthy perspective of sex and showing how sex is a gift intended for marriage alone. Here are five takeaways that will help you maintain a healthy perspective on sex.

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Why Is My Marriage Boring? Five Ways to Add Fun to Your Marriage

Where you are and what you do are simply factors in the equation, but they are not the summation of a good time. Stop looking for fun in your marriage and start creating it!

Photo of married couple cuddling by the fire. God's amazing design for sex gives them joy and freedom in their sex lives.

God’s Amazing Design for Sex

It’s not an exaggeration to say that sex is an integral part of the marriage relationship. God designed sex that way! For a husband and wife, the sexual act is the focal point, the symbol, and the physical expression of the leaving, the cleaving, and the becoming one flesh (Genesis 2:24) that define the very …

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A Laugh Between Us

When you first got married, you laughed all the time with your spouse. You loved to play with your beloved, and you took delight in him or her. But it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Has the fun evaporated from your marriage due to the heat of stress or responsibility? Laughter can help with that. …

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Forget Duty Sex: What You Really ‘Owe’ Your Spouse

Getting stuck in a cycle of “duty sex” will sabotage true intimacy. Learn how to change that pattern and deepen your relationship.

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Your Sexual Backstory Affects Your Sex Life

Your sexual backstory is not just the things that happened to you in the past but how those experiences shaped how you think about sex.

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How Important Is Sex in a Relationship?

How important is sex in a relationship? To answer that question, you need to understand the difference between sexual activity and sexual intimacy.

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Finding Healing from Sexual Brokenness

Pornography is a dangerous trap that sadly many people are caught in today. But instead of keeping it a secret, it must be brought into the light. John, Erin and Greg discuss how having trustworthy friends around you can help save your marriage from pornography. Featuring Mr. David and Mrs. Kirsten Samuel.

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The Best Way to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Your Marriage

It’s not unusual for spouses to have different levels of sexual desire. Learn how to manage your mismatched libidos and make your sex life a blessing.

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Eliminating Distractions, Finding Intimacy

Let’s be honest, sometimes, it’s easy to get distracted when your spouse is trying to tell you something. If it feels like distractions are pulling you away from each other, please know you’re not alone. John talks with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about why it’s important for couples to eliminate distractions and connect on …

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When Unfaithfulness Meets God’s Grace

When your spouse has hurt you, it’s easy to hold on to unforgiveness. But doing so will only make things worse. John talks with Greg and Erin about ways couples can take steps toward healing, even if one of the spouses has been unfaithful. Featuring Mark and Jill Savage.

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The Immediate Damage of an Affair

Sadly, many couples experience the sting of betrayal. When the unfaithfulness comes to light, the damage is shocking. John talks with Greg and Erin about why an affair is so devastating to a marriage, and they’ll point you to resources for starting a recovery process. Featuring Mark and Jill Savage.

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How to Be a Better Lover

Do you want to have better sex with your spouse? Then try becoming a better person.

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Regaining Passion in Your Marriage

For a lot of couples, talking about sex can feel awkward and uncomfortable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. John, Erin and Greg offer encouragement to couples who’ve lost their passion for intimacy. Featuring Pastor Levi Lusko, Jennie Lusko and Jean Daly.

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How Integrity Leads to Intimacy

Integrity is for a marriage what a foundation is for a house. Without it, your relationship will fall apart. John, Greg and Erin discuss what genuine integrity looks like, and how to talk with your spouse about difficult things. Featuring Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Raquel Rogers.

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Addressing a Sexual Struggle in Your Marriage

Many times, current sexual problems are related to something painful we’ve experienced. Whether it was abuse, pornography or past sexual experiences, such things can taint our perspective on intimacy. John, Greg and Erin provide hope for couples who are trying to overcome past sexual pain. Featuring guests Milan and Kay Yerkovich.