We discuss emotional needs vs. sexual needs, why couples who have regular sex raise happy children, the lack of education about physical intimacy in marriage and why relationship counsellors aren’t addressing marital sex as a priority in therapy. BOOK A SESSION ▶▶▶https://laurahow.com/online-coaching-sessions/

Dr Samantha Whiten is a clinical psychologist in private practice, author, podcaster, wife and mother. Visit her group practice at BestLifebehavioralhealth.com and reach out to her at info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com

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▼ ⌚️Timestamps ▼

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0:00 – 1:52 – Intro

1:52 – 8:47 - Why Sex is Important in Marriage

8:47 – 15:09 - Treating Each Other With Kindness

15:09 – 18:00 - Emotional Needs vs Sexual Needs

18:00 – 24:35 - Is Sex a Need?

24:35 – 27:13 - Marriage Counsellors Ignore Sex

27:13 – 30:15 - Menstrual Cycle

30:15 – 35:44 - Why are Sexless Marriages so Common?

35:44 – 46:06 - Selfishness in Marriages

46:06 – 48:17 - Advice for People in Sexless Marriages

48:17 – 50:50 Outro

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