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.

First Kiss to Lasting Bliss: Hope and Inspiration for Your Marriage

Posted on Thursday, December 8th, 2011

I’ve longed believed that we learn most about marriage from the people who have been in the trenches doing marriage — people who have faced struggles and triumphed.

Real stories just seem to resonate more than lofty platitudes, don’t you agree?

What is Messed Up About Your Sex Life?

Posted on Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Seriously, woman-to-woman, I’m asking.

What is messed up about your sex life?

If your answer is nothing — if you and your husband love and savor sex — then this post probably will not resonate with you.

But if you are like many of the wives — and husbands — I hear from, the sexual intimacy in your marriage is a source of contention, maybe even a battle ground strewn with misunderstandings, unspoken resentment and unmet desires.

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 [...]

A Sex Video You Absolutely Must See

Posted on Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Every now and then, I come across a video that just amazes me.

Take a few minutes and watch this video of this young man, who proclaims truth about sexual healing with such clarity.

Sexy Posts — Things I’ve Read That I Think You’ll Like Too

Posted on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

I’m humbly blessed to know some great bloggers.

And they write amazing stuff on sex and marriage.

I know this should go without saying, but those of us who do this marriage blogging thing do it because we’ve been in the trenches of marriage (and are still journeying) — and we desperately want to encourage other married folks.

Sex at the In-Laws? Is this a Good Idea?

Posted on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Recently a reader asked me if I thought it was appropriate for a married couple to have sex while visiting the in-laws (or any place where they are overnight guests).

This usually is more of an issue for the wife, who now as an adult, finds herself back in her childhood bedroom — with a frisky husband.

Sexy Blogs? Could I Be One of Them?

Posted on Monday, November 14th, 2011

What is so cool about marriage blogging is that you begin to “meet” all these other amazing bloggers who share a passion for nurturing marriages.

I’m humbly blessed in this regard. My fellow bloggers teach me so much — about my own marriage, about writing, about encouraging, and even about the technical stuff of blogging (Lord knows I need all the help I can get in this regard!)

Now you have an opportunity to tell all of us how we make a difference in your lives.

3 Things the Penn State Scandal is Ready to Give You

Posted on Thursday, November 10th, 2011

I’m not here to re-count the revelations surrounding Penn State and some of its coaches and administrators.

You’re a well-informed person.

Birth Control. Sheila Gregoire. And a Conversation You Don’t Want to Miss.

Posted on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Lately I’ve been a little self-absorbed.

See, I have a broken finger (long story) with some slight tendon damage thrown in as well.

Saving grace is it is on my non-dominant hand. Still annoying though.

See what I mean? I’m self-absorbed.

So imagine my relief when I still managed to stumble upon this phenomenal conversation Sheila Gregoire generated on her blog about birth control.