Fifty Shades of Great Sex with Your Husband

Posted on Monday, April 30th, 2012

The book Fifty Shades of Grey is climbing the publishing charts, further propelling the phenomenon of erotica gone mainstream.

I should start with the disclaimer that I have not read the book.

Don’t need to.

Have no desire to.

Purpose of Orgasm? You Tell Me.

Posted on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

What do you think is the purpose of orgasm?

I was pondering this as I was watching the March 19 episode of Nightline, where they did a segment on female orgasm.

Pursue Me Sexually, Dear Husband

Posted on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

As some of you know, I try to regularly ask my husband, “How can I be a better wife to you?”

Likewise, he asks me, “How can I be a better husband to you?”

His answer usually revolves around food, because I kind of suck at meal planning (although I’m getting better).

Sexual Intimacy Variety? Want Some?

Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

I was at the convenience store the other day, getting my kid a slushie, when I glance over at the cappuccino machine and see Maple Bacon Cappuccino.

Maple Bacon Cappuccino.

If this isn’t variety gone awry, I’m not sure what is.

The Generous Husband’s Tips on Massage

Posted on Monday, January 16th, 2012

Okay, this is a rarity for me.

I’m writing a post simply to point you to another post. In this case, it is a post about massage written by Paul Byerly (better known as The Generous Husband). I’ve been to massage therapy school, so I know full well the healthy benefits of massage, especially between a husband and a wife.

Is It Reasonable to Say “No” to Oral Sex?

Posted on Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Years ago, a friend and I were talking in general about sex. In the course of our conversation, the topic of oral sex came up.

I casually mentioned, “What’s not to like about oral sex?”

“Giving or receiving?” she asked.

Why You Like the Sex Depicted in Chick Flicks

Posted on Friday, December 30th, 2011

“Was it love… or was it the idea of being in love?”

That is a lyric from the song “One Slip” by Pink Floyd. I had the album back in the day and have essentially forgotten everything on it, with the exception of that one lyric.

The Problem with “Non-Sexual Touch”

Posted on Saturday, December 17th, 2011

I woke up this morning thinking about that term “non-sexual touch.”

(Don’t ask me why. Is there any rhyme or reason as to why these things come to me when they do?!)

The term “non-sexual touch” usually is brought up when a couple has struggled with getting on the same page about sexual intimacy.

From Sexual Brokenness to Authentic Sexual Intimacy: One Reader’s Story

Posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Our post today comes from one of my readers, Zinnada Hodges, who shares so genuinely about her own journey.

This post is so powerful.

If you have ever harbored skewed perspectives about sex, struggled with body image or simply been too tired to have sex, her story will resonate with you.

Do You Really Have “Plenty of Time Later” to Nurture Your Marriage?

Posted on Monday, November 28th, 2011

My husband and I were shopping at Kohl’s recently, where he insisted on buying me an ridiculously priced coffee maker.
Being the meek and passive person I am, I merely batted my eyes and received my [...]