Through the lens of Christian principles, we delve into practical strategies for couples to enhance their connection, addressing common challenges that may arise in their intimate lives. This episode serves as a continuation of our Lovers Dozen series, providing valuable insights into how effective communication can serve as a catalyst for a healthy and fulfilling sex life. Join us as we navigate these essential aspects of marital union, aiming to empower couples to express their desires and concerns candidly.

Takeaways:

• Greg and Linda Smith emphasize that communication is an essential pillar in fostering a healthy and satisfying sexual relationship within marriage.
• The podcast discusses the importance of being open and honest with one another about personal desires, preferences, and sexual experiences to enhance intimacy.
• Listeners are encouraged to make intentional decisions to prioritize their sexual lives, recognizing it as a vital aspect of their marital relationship.
• Greg and Linda share practical tips for improving marital communication, including expressing needs and desires clearly without fear of judgment or shame.
• The episode highlights that effective communication should occur not only during intimate moments but also in everyday interactions to build a strong emotional connection.
• Greg and Linda encourage couples to engage in playful flirtation and affectionate gestures to maintain passion and excitement in their marriage.

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The Fizzlers--Fizzlers - things that affect our sex life

Work, children, pressures, stress, fatigue, illness,

unfulfilled expectations, lack of knowledge, selfishness, abuse, bad

experiences, guilt, wrong viewpoints; prude; fear of pregnancy; the feeling of duty

sex, bad influences; parental upbringing/opinion, boredom.

Additional

“fizzlers” that can cause a low sex drive.

Hormone imbalances, illness (short-term or long-term),

medications, stress, depression, age, being pregnant, childbirth, unresolved

conflict, unresolved emotional issues, erectile dysfunction and premature

ejaculation, unsatisfying sex, relationship struggles, pain; vaginismus.

Plus our past can affect our sex life- like premarital

sex and previous marriages sex. Sexual abuse. A bad sexual experience.