Sexual Honesty
We should be naked and unashamed with our husbands. That naked part isn’t always easy. Plenty of women struggle with the idea of having sex …
Encouragement for the Journey
Your Mother’s Daughter
We often hear about the beauty of the relationship between a mother and her child. It is a relationship that symbolizes nurture and love and …
A Season of Sexual Slump
Years ago at church camp, we always did a skit that involved improbable characters: the Maytag repairman, a crazy cat lady who had dogs, a …
Why #MeToo Matters
#MeToo makes it very clear is that just about every segment of our society is infected by the problem of sexual harassment and sexual assault. No place is totally immune—and that includes our churches.
Experience God
Get your priorities in order so your fall to-do list doesn’t get in the way of what truly matters. Tip: Make sure God is at the top of that list.
Vanilla Is a Flavor
We often people talk about “vanilla sex”—sex that is plain, the same every time, and not too spicy. Vanilla sex is “the usual.” It’s our …
Ugly Crying with God
Deep and serious work on ourselves can bring healing and intimacy with God. you can find healing in the difficult and painful moments—even if it means you do some ugly crying with God.
Six Things, Redux
Three years ago, I wrote a post that upset a lot of folks: Six Things to Know About Sexual Refusal. I’ve moved! While you can …
Can “Fake It to Make It” Really Work with Sex?
Can you really “fake it to make it” when it comes to sex?
One Step Forward
If you aren’t ready to take the next step, do one thing to move yourself toward the next step in your journey.
In Search of Libido Resources
My libido and I have been on a winding journey together. I’ve moved! While you can peruse the archives here, I am no longer …
What If Your Husband Responds Negatively to Your Sexual Changes?
How can you respond when your husband has a negative response to your efforts to grow? What steps can you take to deal with his reaction and heal your own heart?
Let Them Pray
I want to begin by sharing with you something that has absolutely nothing to do with marriage. I’ll get around to talking about marriage at the …
How Can You Initiate When You Don’t Even Want Sex?
It can be frustrating to read articles and blog posts about sex sometimes. Well-meaning writers give you all sorts of great suggestions for how to …
If You Make Just One Change, . . .
Are you willing to make just one change in your marriage? Do this: Believe that emotional and relationship are at the heart of your husband’s sexual desire for you.