Intimacy, Needs, and Communication in Marriage

In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa venture into the multifaceted topic of sex within marriage, exploring its crucial role in fulfilling various psychological and relationship needs. They reveal how sex is a thread that connects emotional intimacy, communication, and personal growth in couples, weaving these elements into a strong relational fabric.

Key Topics Covered

• The psychological and relationship needs fulfilled by sex in marriage
• Overcoming discomfort and enhancing communication about sex
• The dynamic of men's need of sex to feel loved and women’s need to feel loved before desiring sex
• How differing expectations around sex can fuel healthy relationship dialogue
• The importance of playfulness, mindfulness, and sensuality in a thriving sex life

Tune in to unravel how sex can be a vehicle for deepened connection, self-discovery, and stress relief, beyond just physical pleasure. Discover playful strategies and mindful practices to transform your approach to intimacy, and learn how to communicate about these tender topics in a respectful and authentic manner. Don’t miss out on insights that could redefine your relationship's intimate landscape!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/6

Discussion Resources

• https://www.amazon.com/Proper-Care-Feeding-Husbands/dp/0060520620 – The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands book by Laura Schlessinger
• https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/its-a-fact-men-have-a-higher-sex-drive-than-women-are-all-relationships-doomed/ – Quote: In fact, 51% of men would like to have sex at least every day compared to only 7% of women.

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