Sexy Marriage Radio

Dr Kathleen Smith and I discuss her book, Everything Isn't Terrible, and how appropriate it is for our lives here in 2020. Learn more about Kathleen on her site https://kathleensmith.net/ On the Xtended version ... Kathleen and I dive into the world of Bowen Systems Theory. Yes we geek out a little but it's a great way to understand what's going on in families. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

A voicemail from a wife looking to keep the connection and intimacy with her husband, who had a stroke 17 years ago.  A follow up email from a listener struggling with power plays around his sexuality and sex life with his wife. On the Xtended version ... A clarification from last week's XTD content. And a conversation about the main concepts taught by Schnarch and our understanding of them. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr

An email from a wife whose husband regularly views porn and when confronted replies with "I have needs." A husband emails in asking our thoughts about how if his sexual desire has waned over the past couple years is it because he's stopped viewing porn over that timeframe or is it because sex is only on his wife's terms. On the Xtended version ... We share a blog post from an author where he gives 8 steps to confront your wife's sexual refusal - and our reaction. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Hello Fresh: Visit www.HelloFresh.com/smr80 and use code smr80 to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box.

Sheila Wray Gregoire joins me to discuss her new book 31 Ways To Great Sex, available now. Check out more of Sheila's work here - https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/ On the Xtended version ... Sheila and I continue a conversation about how Christianity and the church have addressed sex - especially the message towards women. Sponsors ... Beach Body: Try our Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.

A conversation based on two emails from listeners who are each struggling to understand and navigate a big gap in desire between themselves and their spouse.  On the Xtended version ... What is the difference between intention vs. action? Enjoy the show!

Dr Justin Lehmiller joins me to talk about his research surround fantasies and sex. On the Xtended version ... Justin and I continue the conversation about fantasies and discuss more about where they come from and what to do with them. Sponsors .. SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

On the Regular version of today's show ... An email from a wife who has discovered the eroticism and freedom that can happen when masturbating together with her husband.  What's the difference between sexual thoughts and lust? A husband wanting to know what to do when he's tried to live in a way that ignites his wife's passion (according to an old post I wrote - https://smrnation.com/heads-up-husbands-5-ways-to-ignite-your-wifes-passions/) and yet his wife had an affair. On the Xtended version ... How do you confront gridlock in your marriage and what are the forced choice dilemmas that come along with them? Sponsored by SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

An email from a husband who loses his erection when the direct stimulation stops.  A wife wanting to know if there are dangers to porn use in their marriage.  On the Xtended version ... What's your marriage story? It's important to be living something larger than yourself and your marriage if you want to live fully alive.  Sponsors -SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

On the regular version ... An email from a husband whose wife believes if they can't orgasm together at the same time then there must be something wrong. A husband seeks our thoughts on how he can reestablish connection with his wife sexually and emotionally when she doesn't really like him currently. On the Xtended version ... Pam and I talk through the concepts of desire and how it's part of our process of growth in life and marriage. Today's episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.

A voicemail from a wife wanting to increase the erogenous zones on her body. An email from a wife whose husband only touches her when he wants sex, usually in the middle of the night, leaving her wide awake after. On the Xtended version ... A deeper conversation about how living more from your core and as designed increases passion, energy and eroticism. This episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by the SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

Dr Melanie Greenberg joins me to talk about her research surround the brain and stress. Read more from Melanie on her site - https://drmelaniegreenberg.com/ On the Xtended version ... Melanie and I continue the conversation about how stress impacts married life. This episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by the SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smrnation.com/smracademy

An email from a husband asking for ideas on how he show more appreciation to his wife for her supporting him in some stressful times.  A wife wants to know if there are different ways to change the way she tastes since her husband doesn't like the taste when he goes down on her.  A voicemail from a woman who has experienced vaginismus and wants to tell her story about her experiences. The resource we mention on the show is here - https://www.womentc.com/ On the Xtended version ... A husband in the Academy shared that his wife has come to the belief that she has not been sexually attracted to him and can't see that she will be in the future. We go deeper into what he can possibly do in this dilemma.  Enjoy the show! Today's episode is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today -  https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20

Peggy Orenstein joins me to talk about her research surround the messages girls and boys are experiencing and have experienced with the subject of sex. Read more from Peggy on her site - https://www.peggyorenstein.com/ On the Xtended version ... Peggy and I continue the conversation about how the messages regarding sex and sexuality differ between parts of the world and the States. This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Beach Body: Try our Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.

Dr Margaret Rutherford joins me to tackle perfectionism and how it can actually be something that is covering up depression.  Learn more from Dr Rutherford on her site - https://drmargaretrutherford.com/ On the Xtended version ... Dr Rutherford and I continue the conversation about how perfectionism impacts our sex life and marriage. This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today -  https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20

An email from a husband asking about sex during pregnancy and how they can stay connected and intimate. A husband is wondering how he can handle rejections so his wife doesn't feel guilty.  On the Xtended version ... Much of what we face in married life is quite simple, if we look at it correctly. But after our view is simplified, the difficult comes into play. This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today -  https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20