Sacred Sexuality

Find seven helpful suggestions for growing married intimacy outside of the bedroom.

When my oldest daughter was 8, she asked what I wanted for Christmas. When I didn't mention any toys, she felt so sorry for me. "Why don't you like to play anymore, Mommy?" That's a good question. ...

Relationships and intimacy have been heavily on my mind recently. Maybe it's the heat or the fact that summer seems to be the beginning and end of many relationships, but its been a topic of much conversation between my friends and me.

God rested on the Sabbath day. Give your husband the day off. Don't run errands. Don't spend elaborate time making meals. Take today to reflect on the goodness of our awesome God, to worship him, a...

Is it possible to be both?  That's a hard one to wrap the mind around, at least for me.

As Mr. Muscle and I learned to give each other more verbal praise in Phase 2 of our marriage, I often shook my head when he told me I was sexy or beautiful.  "No, I'm not.  But, you are sweet to say so."  

I think it's not uncommon for a husband and wife to either never communicate about their sexual intimacy or to drift into limited communication, especially if they have fallen into predictable sexual patterns.

Why not get courageous and reach for greater transparency, vulnerability and richness in your sexual intimacy?

Regular sex could now be the key to looking up to seven years younger, a researcher claims.

1.  Teeth:  Kissing helps prevent plaque and prevent cavities by stimulating saliva production.

2. Looks: Kissing uses 30 facial muscles, toning your face and giving you a glow.

3. Metabolism: Kissing releases adrenaline and helps burn 2-5 calories per minute, double the normal rate....

If you’ve been married more than a couple of years, sex may sometimes seem a bit, well, boring.  It’s kind of embarrassing to admit that, isn’t it, because movies, television and magazines present sex as an endless series of passionate encounters and fabulous climaxes.  And really, if you’ve enjoyed passionate and fabulous sex at some point in the past, it’s hard to admit that your sex life has become a bit dull.

In his book Passionate Marriage, sex therapist Dr David Schnarch asserts that the greatest sexual pleasure in life is possible in one's middle and later years, when a mature sense of self has been achieved and genuine intimacy is possible with another person. Dr Schnarch shows how the details of your sexual style -- from kissing to daring erotic behaviors -- are a window into you, your partner, and your relationship.

http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/1423/an-interview-with-dr-david-schnarch-the-sex-therapist

Use the following inventory to determine your sexual satisfaction and improve your sex life.

Here, in order of appearance on the web, are the first five posts in a growing number of “sex-positive confessions” from a Christian perspective. 

You never know what to expect when you get in a room with sex therapists. One thing is certain—you're going to talk about sex. But in the case of these four profound and deeply committed Christians, you're also going to talk a whole lot about God. Combine the two topics, and you get one fascinating dialogue.

Is it sexy to be spiritual? New research has found that spirituality has a greater effect on the sex lives of young adults — especially women — than religion, impulsivity, or alcohol.