Q&A Seattle: spontaneous sex, increasing daily romance, afterglow, and more... [144]

08/07/23 • 36 min

In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some clips from a recent live Q&A session at our Marriage Weekend in Seattle. We covered these questions:
- Explain what you mean by “newness is required in the sexual relationship"?
- How to increase romantic intimacy when life isn’t romantic?
- How often should we schedule date night?
- What are some ways we can be spontaneous with sex with kids in the house?
- What are some ways a responder can prepare for intimacy later in the day?
- Can the afterglow actually be a fore glow?

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www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.

Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:

Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29
Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.
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Cherishing,
Matt & Jenn

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Premarital Pornography Use [143]

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In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the negative impacts of pornography use -- even if it occurred before you were married. We also address the unmarried about how to deal with the challenges of finding out that your potential spouse has a porn problem.

Pornography is a negative influence in society and may manifest terrible consequences even if a spouse used pornography before they were married.
Prior to getting married, this issue must be addressed in conversation and counseling. Don’t get married unless you are assured that your future spouse has dealt with past bondage to pornography.
Those of us with influence in the lives of singles, need to be a resource to help prepare them to avoid the dangers of pornography and be a resource to help young people deal with the potentially devastating consequences on their future marriages.

Previous episodes about the problems of pornography:

#113 - Q&A from 2022
#91 - Sex and spirituality
#62 - 2021 Retreat Q&A
#49 & #51 - Betrayed and Betrayer’s roles in healing
#11 - Dealing with Pornography in your marriage

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Matt & Jenn

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Will It Fit? - concerns about sexual pain, especially with first-time intercourse

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In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to an email from a bride-to-be regarding her concerns about first-time sexual intercourse. We also address concerns about sexual pain relevant to all married couples.

Pain with intercourse is not a rare circumstance and may occur for many reasons. The good news is that there are solutions for nearly every cause.
Some discomfort may occur for a new wife as her body becomes accustomed to the process of sexual intercourse.
The keys to reducing or preventing sexual pain are lubrication and to go slow enough to achieve maximum arousal.
If you experience pain during sex, stop immediately. Talk to your spouse about it and seek help from a health care provider.

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Cherishing,
Matt & Jenn

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