Marriage: Growing in Marital Intimacy

The Better Part - Intentional Living for Christian Moms with a Bible-Loving Catholic Mama

Let's talk about marital intimacy! Sexual intimacy in marriage should not be underestimated! As Mike Hernon says on the Messy Family Podcast, sex in the grease that keeps the machine running! Sex helps keep our marriages running smoothly and happily along, and should be an ever-present part of our relationships.

In this episode, we talk a little about what the Catholic Church teaches about sex and then go through 6 tips for having more and better sex in our marriages! Look out for the next episode, which is an interview with the founder and president of TOBET (Theology of the Body Evangelization Team). We discuss theology of the body--what it is and how to bring it into our families and marriages!

Some resources to learn more about theology of the body if you are exploring God's design for sex:

• Charting Towards Intimacy podcast--TONS of great episodes on all kinds of specific sex questions
• Vinesinfullbloom.com where there are courses for learning more and availability of coaching for growth in the area of intimacy
• Good News about Sex and Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching by Christopher West
• Holy Sex by Gregory Popcak