Sexy Marriage Radio

Today we hear the story of Clinton and Charity Munoz (of Restored 2 More) and how pornography almost destoryed their marriage, and Clinton's life. Along the way, they also were given the most destructive advice about how to address this issue as a couple. Luckily, they overcame that advice and have gone on to create a ministry that helps other couples dealing with struggle and crisis from pornography or other issues in marriage. Check them out here - https://restored2more.com/ On the Xtended version … We go deeper into their story, but this time we explore how their journey impacted Charity and what they've learned along the way together. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Manscaped: Get 20% off and free shipping on the worlds best grooming products for men. Use the code SMR at  https://manscaped.com

On the Regular version of today’s show … A voicemail from a listener pushing back on how we answered a wife in a prior episode. He believes she should have been told to put on her "big girl panties" - and he's right.  A husband has asked for some specific sexual favors for his birthday. His wife isn't usually on board with what he's asked for, yet she's done most of them. Should he speak up about the remaining one yet to be done?  On the Xtended version … We believe in setting a course for the new year, but not with new year's resolutions. We love the idea of using Three Words to act as a compass for your life and relationships.  We unpack the idea behind the three words, share our words, and ask you to join us with your words.  Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

An email from a husband wanting more than just functional/duty sex with his wife. A caller wondering about more information about masturbation and is it a sin. On the Xtended version … Expectations. We all have them. Where do they come from and what do we do with them? Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

Pam goes through a Sex Ed Quiz again. Follow along to see how you do. A wife wants to know how to best co-parent with her step-kids mom, who is now in a same-sex relationship. A husband wants to know how to break out of the sexual rut he and his wife are in currently. How do you address times when there's an agreement for a sexual encounter yet it doesn't happen? Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

A conversation with Gary Thomas about his newest book, Married Sex. You can learn about Gary and his work here - https://garythomas.com On the Xtended version … Gary and I have a conversation about the pushback and reaction to his book thus far. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

Sheila Wray Gregoire joins me as we talk about her newest book, The Great Sex Rescue. Learn more about Sheila on her site https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/ On the Xtended version ... A conversation I had with Sheila about the concerns I had regarding her book and the tone of her writing and responses since publication. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Manscaped: Get 20% off and free shipping on the worlds best grooming products for men. Use the code SMR at  https://manscaped.com

An email from a wife who wants to know if asking questions to her husband about his past struggle with porn will increase the temptation. A voicemail from a wife wanting help understanding arousal and attraction. On the Xtended version … Pam and I work through a gridlock script from a member of the SMR Nation. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

A voicemail from a Rape Crisis Counselor concerned about one of our past messages of leading towards what you want in sex. How do you spice up sex when trying to conceive? Dr. Laurie Mintz joins me to cover this email. On the Xtended version … A deeper conversation with Dr Mintz about her work helping women who are too tired for sex. Find more of her work here – http://drlauriemintz.com/ Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

After our segment on BDSM in Episode #541 we received a couple of emails about how we totally missed the mark are came across as judgmental. Today we address this more. A husband wants to rim his wife yet she's not comfortable with the act. She wants to go skydiving which he's not comfortable with. What about an exchange? On the Xtended version ... A role play of how to address gridlock issues, based from a segment in last week's Xtended content. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Manscaped: Get 20% off and free shipping on the worlds best grooming products for men. Use the code SMR at  https://manscaped.com

I'm joined by Dr Laurie Watson and we talk about how breast cancer impacts a couple's  married life, sex life and desire - plus the journey for both spouses facing this battle. Learn more about Dr Laurie here - https://www.foreplayrst.com/ On the Xtended version of today's show ... Laurie and I talk about the yin and the yang of the energy in a couples sex life. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Rekindle and Connect Online Course: Get in-depth help for your marriage via 7 video sessions to work through at your own pace.  https://smrnation.com/rekindle

Today I'm joined by a colleague Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife and we talk about the marriages where everything seems to be great - except in one area. What's happening here? Plus, how do you address resentment in marriage and life? Learn more about Dr Jennifer here - https://www.finlayson-fife.com/ Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

Two emails from wives who do not feel chosen in their marriages. One wife has trouble trusting because of this and past betrayals from her husband. The other wife is married to a man who says he wouldn't get married if he were to do it all over again. On the Xtended version ... With the huge volume of information and noise in our world, we talk about the benefits of an attention diet. And how to go on one. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

I'm joined by Kelly Casperson, MD as we discuss the limiting beliefs many people have when it comes to their bodies and their abilities in sex and life. To learn more about Dr Kelly visit her site - https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/ On the Extended Version ... Dr Kelly and I discuss where orgasms reside in the brain! Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The SMR Academy: Get XTD content and support from the experts and an engaged community. https://smrnation.com/smracademy

This week we are celebrating SMR's 10 year anniversary!!! On the Regular version of today's show ... Some thank you's are in order as we have been on the air for 10 years now. Thank you to the SMRNation for showing up each week and speaking up about the topics and issues you want to learn more about. An email from a listener curious about BDSM as a Christian couple. On the Xtended version ... What are the secrets of couples that have great sex? We will share 8. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smrnation.com/union

Can sex be an idol. How would you know? A dating couple want to know more about what options are there for birth control as they prepare for the marriage. The pill had too many side effects for the wife and she's concerned about condoms, even though her soon to be husband says he's fine with them. A newlywed couple is averaging sex 2 times a month, not at all what she thought would be the case. Is there something wrong? On the Xtended version ... Could the higher desire/lower desire labels also be limiting to the people who find comfort in knowing they are one or the other in their marriage? Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Hello Fresh: Take the stress out of meal time at your house https://hellofresh.com/smr14 use code smr14 for 14 free meals, including free shipping!