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Initiate don’t hesitate… “So slide over here; And give me a moment; Your moves are so raw; I've got to let you know; I've got to let you know; You're one of my kind…” “Honestly, do you really even need a list?” so said my 20 yr old daughter! Be open to change and creativity. Build excitement and anticipation. Serve up a five star meal, meat and potatoes or a fast food meal. Enjoy sex with him, because he truly desires your pleasure too! Stop criticizing him for being a man, sex is not just for pleasure, it is also his way to bond with you and connect emotionally. Leave the lights on for a possible change, men tend to be visually stimulated. Be affirming. Plan sex. That’s right, talk with your husband and discover how many times he’d enjoy having sex in a month and what kinds of things he enjoys.
How to survive the drive! Keep it positive Give each other the benefit of the doubt Are you really supposed to blow everything off? No, you can’t really, but before you say anything Ask yourself, “Is this a life or death issue?” “Could I be judged for the same thing?” In the heat of the moment, should you wait, even if it’s just five minutes? What’s my goal in saying anything...Shame? Apology? Correct? In order to survive the drive, chill, take a breath, and keep these questions front and center if anything comes up.
This isn't just another top 10 list! In fact, the first thing on the list is something my father shared with me before I got married, and let me tell you, he was right! Amy joins me once again to have an honest conversation about how to experience the best sex of your life! In today's show, we give you the top 10 things a husband can do to get his wife excited about sex. You'll be surprised by some of them, but there's something important we discuss that every man better know!
One of the most popular posts on our website is titled, "Is oral sex ok for a Christian couple?" It's time we clear some things up for couples and what is allowed or not allowed sexually between a husband and wife. Is there any limit to how a husband and wife can pleasure each other when it comes to sex? Discover how to have an honest conversation with your spouse about sex and what you like and what you don't like.
Married sex is the best sex Why do a series of shows on sex? Married sex is the best sex! Because it seems as though this is the topic of conversation you, the listener is most interested in. Our number one show is titled “Is Oral sex allowed for a Christian couple”. Oddly enough most couples don’t ever truly learn about the needs and desires of their spouse...so we are going to help facilitate a conversation about them. There is still a lot of misinformation out there for couples, we want to clear the air and get you on the right path for a healthy sex life. Let’s start off this series with some good ole healthy facts and figures about sex and the married couple Married people have the best sex Sex isn’t only about personal pleasure, it’s about loving someone unconditionally and meeting their needs intimacy wise. PsychologyToday.com “For example, if you have sex twice a week you may experience the equivalent of being two years younger than your chronological age, as well as benefiting from a significant enhancement in the health and efficiency of the heart, respiratory system, and maintaining muscle strength.”
Have you ever wanted to quit on your relationship, because you feel like it’s just too hard? We’ve got another episode of Your Story Matters today, meet John and Erin Kadleck. Your story is God’s story. He gets the glory for your redemption. They rushed to get married, because he was getting deployed to Afghanistan. “He came back a different person.” “He was keeping things from me to protect me.” As he withdrew, she felt more rejected and felt like it was her fault. John would drink himself to sleep every night. Poor communication spiraled out-of-control. Sometimes our hearts are in the right place, but we have poor execution. John’s fear was that if he shared his struggles or fears, Erin would reject him. Holding the secrets from her, was a dark cloud in their relationship. After he shared, all Erin did was hug John. Erin had a strong commitment, and it was her commitment to the marriage and John that kept them together through the hard times. “I was pushing her away, isolating myself, and then getting upset that she wasn’t giving me what I wanted.” “Can people look at our marriage and see God.” John had to take ownership for his actions. “Whatever heat rounds she sent my way, I deserved it, and I needed to take it.” The only way John could overcome the ography addiction and the shame from the affair was to run to God. He had to pray through breaking the cycle of addiction and surrendering to God. “Break these chains for me!”
Jonathan Decker is the clinical director of Your Family Expert. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, husband, and father of five. Jonathan earned a masters degree in family therapy from Auburn University as well as a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Brigham Young University. He runs YourFamilyExpert.com. He’s a “genius billionaire playboy”. Stage comedy. Passionate about interface efforts to strengthen families and communities. He won the BYU talent show for his one man act based on the Lord of the Rings. Five kids? How do you manage that and what are you going to do when they all turn into teenagers? What does “Vulnerable = Powerful” mean to you and how does that impact a relationship? “Our country is a dysfunctional family.” Celebrity impressions Pee Wee Herman Napoleon Dynamite Kermit Smeagle Sean Connery Chewbacca You do movie reviews, give me one word reviews for the following movies The Exorcist? Mary Poppins? Deliverance? Pete the Magic Dragon? A Quiet Place? Robin Hood with Kevin Costner What’s been the biggest thing you’ve found to help couples get along?
"Though paved with pain and heartache, the seasons I struggled the most have also become the seasons I cherish the most. For in those seasons, I found myself at the feet of a good, good Father, lavished with grace, mercy and hope." Amanda Voigt Amanda’s journey with infertility. How did it all unravel? “It’s lonely.” “Your friends get the dream and you’re not.” “I had to be excited to see my best friend’s baby in the hospital.” How does it feel when people try to “Christianese” your suffering. “It’s a blow when you’re already down.” You just need to sit with someone and try to feel what they are feeling. Don’t try and make it better or find answers for them. How did you manage the process of infertility? Looking to adopt. Insurance ended up paying for it with Luke’s new job. It’s not wrong to seek infertility treatment. What did your journey with God look like? “I got knocked to my knees.” Broke down with her mother, and her mother realized she couldn’t fix it for her. God spoke to her and reminded her to trust Him. He would walk with her along this journey. God doesn’t make mistakes. He brings purpose out of the pain. “This is going to matter one day.” Trust God especially when it doesn’t feel good and you’re unhappy. Almost died from infection after giving birth to her first child. “God...she’s given up, don’t give up on us.” Luke, her husband prayed all night in the hospital room, and each time a nurse or doctor came into the room he would ask, “Is there something I can pray for you about?”
Your Story Matters is a series of shows focused on you, the listener. Listen as Amy Smalley showcases women's stories of triumph and victory over seemingly impossible obstacles. Each woman featured in this series of special podcasts has a story to share that will inspire and motivate you. Today's show features Lauren Zachry, a woman plagued by drugs but pursued by an unconditionally loving man. If you struggle in life, you don't want to miss this show because Lauren's story can lead you to feel like you're "drowning in joy"!
Today we are talking about sex, possibly one of the greatest gifts outside of eternal life God ever gave humankind! To help us with this conversation, Dave Willis of strongermarriages.com, is going to lend his expertise...and trust me, this guy has millions of readers, likes, and more. Coming up next we talk about the 4 things every couple needs to know about sex. About Dave and Ashley Willis (www.strongermarriages.com) Almost 1 million likes on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriages/Millions of readers on their blogPastor at Stevens Creek Church near Augusta, GeorgiaAuthors of The 7 Day Marriage Challenge (Husband edition and Wife edition) 4 things every couple needs to know about sex Where do you come up with all this great content?Who was your inspiration to get into marriage ministry?What’s the worst fight you and Ashley have had?Most MEN see sex as a form of stress relief while most WOMEN need stress relief BEFORE they can be in mindset to make love.Deeper TRANSPARENCY outside the bedroom leads to deeper INTIMACY inside the bedroom.Keep your FANTASIES focused on each other. Don’t just be PHYSICALLY monogamous; be MENTALLY monogamous too.Don’t forget to have FUN!
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