What a Shark Taught Me About Sex

Posted on Saturday, January 7th, 2012

I’m talking about a literal shark.

For those of you who don’t know much about Omaha except that it is in the middle of the country and it has hosted the Men’s College World Series for more than 50 years, you may be surprised to hear that we have one of the best zoos in the country.

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.

Lack of Interest in Sex? What’s the Toll on Your Marriage?

Posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2011

So I just finished reading a submission to the syndicated advice column that appears in our local paper.

Yeah, I read those. It seems like at least a couple times a week they have to do with sex, so obviously I’m interested. Go figure.

Anyway, this particular one was written by a wife who had lost all interest in sex and was tired of going through the motions. She was resigned that her lack of interest was merely the natural course of nature in a woman’s body.

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.

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.