Sex for Saints

Join me this week as I take you on a little journey of comparisons... with food. Each of us wants and needs a healthy relationship with food - and that goes for your sexual relationship as well. I want to share some analogies with you concerning repression or compulsion of your sexuality and how men and women typically respond differently to thoughts of intimacy. Your marriage will better thrive w...

Is the desire gone for your spouse - or maybe the other way around? Are there parts of your human self that you do not desire and would rather avoid looking at? How do you know the difference? Maybe it is easier to blame others - rather than facing the challenge of looking at yourself to see where the gap started. If you are having these same questions or concerns - Podcast #104 is jam packed with...

No matter where life finds you, no matter the status of your relationships, podcast #103 , "A Marriage Made Whole" is not to be missed. My podcast is an interview with past clients that will inspire you. You may not have the same circumstances, but it is a sweet story of forgiveness, brain work and overcoming. You will see first hand what coaching can do and how it can help anyone, any situation....

Podcast #102 is covering a few topics that will be beneficial to you right now.   I am talking about managing our brains around the stress and anxiety you might be feeling, I will be sharing more details about my "Class for Engaged Couples"  and I am still offering FREE 20 minute coaching sessions.  The topic is "Intimacy During Isolation" and I will define exactly what intimacy is and I think  it...

This week, Podcast #101 is all about the effects of stress on your life. It can put a strain on your physical, emotional and mental health. It can affect your relationships and especially your sex life. And it has been a great month to practice managing your stress. I have the tools to help you out. I will explain how some stress can be beneficial. I will share tips on how to process- as well as h...

My 100th Episode! I can't believe I have been doing this for 100 episodes and loving this work more and more every day. This week's podcast is full of so much valuable information around buffering feelings, our new schedules (or lack of), and our thoughts around this new normal. I will give you ideas on how to fill the time with your kid's new life at home as well as tips on managing your brains d...

This week I researched the power of touch.  There was plenty of information to back up my beliefs. Being touched is the first communication a newborn babe has with those that love them.  Skin to skin calms a crying baby, lowers adults' heart rate and sends messages to the vagus nerve for relaxation.  These are just a few of the numerous benefits.  I also talk about ideas and solutions for those ti...

In this week's podcast, I tackle the subject of your sexuality.  What does it look like to you? What does it feel like? Our first impulse is to believe it is wrong or distasteful.  I am going to explain why I believe it is a beautiful part of who we are as children of God. It is part of our identity given to us by a loving Heavenly Father- to use wisely.  It can be pure and beautiful and full of g...

Does your spouse view pornography? Do you think he is addicted?  In this week's episode, I interview Dr. Cameron Staley, a clinical psychologist who has researched pornography addiction.  Learn what he has to say about why your spouse looks at pornography and how you can best support them.

Do you use lube? Not only can it be fun to use but it's also important for safer sex! Yep, using lube can not only help things go smoother but it can help prevent irritation, tearing, and infection.   But, it's important to find the right lube for you.   Many lubes have toxic chemicals that aren't meant for our delicate genital area.   In this episode, we talk about the different types of lubes, w...

Are you exhausted all the time and sex is the last thing on your mind?   You are not alone.   It is a complaint I hear often from clients.   I was recently interviewed on The Doctor's Wife Podcast with Sara Payne about this topic and the discussion was too good not to share with my listeners as well.   So I am re-airing my interview with Sara.   You can find more about her and her podcast on her w...

Do you have a healthy marriage and sexual relationship? How do you know if you do or not? In this week's episode, I am sharing the 6 Principles of Healthy Sexuality and what a healthy relationship looks like. This is a great way to see what areas you and your spouse can improve upon and strengthen.

I asked wives what they wish their husbands knew about them and sex. So this episode is for all the husbands. You'll learn what your wife has had a hard time telling you and what you need to do to get more sex and better sex in your relationship.

Do you know what turns you on? Most of us learn to tolerate or suppress our sexuality as youth, so we never developed an erotic mind. A mind that knows where to go to get aroused. So how do we figure that out now? How do develop an erotic mind?

Does sex feel like a chore? Something you have to do to keep your husband happy? It sounds noble, but you are probably building up a lot of resentment in the meantime. Sex isn't supposed to be just about him. It's about you too. When we learn to step into our sexuality, own it, work on it, it changes everything. Your husband is happy, and so are you. Find out more and download your FREE worksheet...

As I was studying my scriptures this week, I found some interesting parallels in the way we approach sex and the way the sons of Lehi approached their father's vision and beliefs.   Are you more like Laman and Lemuel? Sam? or Nephi?  

All of us make mistakes when it comes to sex.   In this episode, we discuss 10 common mistakes almost every couple makes with sex and how to overcome them.

What kind of sex life do you want to create for you and your spouse in 2020? In this episode, I will offer some fun ideas and apps as well as a different perspective on how and why you want to create your sex life on purpose!

So much of Christmas is focused around the kids, but don't forget about creating memories and getting gifts for your spouse.   In this week's episode, I give you ideas of how to create a sexy Christmas with your spouse with gift ideas and ideas of what to do if you are out of town for the Holidays.

What turns you on?   What turns you off?   Many women think that there is something wrong with their accelerator.   They wonder where their sex drive went.   But they often don't understand all of the things that hit their brakes.   Knowing your accelerators and brakes are essential to understanding your desire and why you might not just want sex and the drop of a hat, but if you can get started t...

Sex follows a specific pattern each time from initiation to resolution. Each stage has different physical and emotional changes. Understanding the stages and knowing how your body responds helps you to see where you are and in what areas you might need a little help or to improve to create a fuller, richer experience and sex life.     Show Notes: Follow Amanda on Facebook and Instagram . Join Aman...

Do you think you don't need coaching because things aren't that bad?   We hire coaches for other areas of our lives, not when things are bad, but when we want to get better at anything.   So why hire a life coach? To get better at life!   Why hire a sex coach? To get better at sex!   Even when things are good, they can always be better.  

Is sex the last thing on your to-do list?   Or maybe it's not even making the cut.   With the busy lives we live today, unless we carve out time and make sex and connection a priority, it just doesn't seem to happen.   In this episode, I share with you ideas of why you want to carve out that time and how to do so. Download your  FREE worksheet for this week's episode.

We all have rules and expectations with sex. It just comes with the territory. But many times, we aren't even aware of the rules we have. They are unspoken. In this episode, we have a conversation about these rules, why we have them, what it can look like when we drop them or at least we are more intentional about it.   I'll also share with you 10 essential rules I think all couples should conside...

If you have a hard time reconciling sexual thoughts and desires with your religious beliefs, you may have Good Girl Syndrome.   How do we overcome the Natural Man but give in to the desires and appetites we were given by our Heavenly Parents? How do those two things work together for our good?