Sexy Marriage Radio

A conversation with Erin Ramachandran, who along with her husband have founded Mental Health Strong. A resource aimed to help married couples when one spouse suffers from a mental illness. Hear her story and what they've created to help lots of other marriages alongside their own. On the Xtended version ... Erin and I continue the conversation about what are some practical steps couples who face m...

A husband who has struggled with his weight all his life emails to tell us about how his wife has told him she is not attracted to him physically and he's afraid his marriage may wind up sexless. A wife emails her surprise to hear how often other married couples have sex because in her marriage  it only happens a handful of times per year. On the Xtended version ... Why do we lie? Are we all liars...

A caller asking how she can help her husband's performance anxiety issue. An email from a husband asking about the difference between telling your spouse vs asking. A wife is wondering if her perspective as the higher desire is wrong. On the Xtended version ... Indecisiveness in life and sex. Many people face it - how do you confront it better? Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Better HELP: Online coun...

Dr Marni Feuerman joins me as we discuss the times when couples may need discernment counseling. What is it and how does it work? Learn more about Dr Marni at her site https://thetalkingsolution.com/ On the Xtended version ... Dr Marni and I continue the conversation by talking about the things we see in couples seeking our help that will get in the way of successful therapy. Enjoy the show! Spons...

An email from a listener concerned about some of the guests we have on our show and the fact that their values may go against the values of SMR. A follow up on the topic of swallowing with an email from a listener who wants us to explore another aspect of oral sex. On the Xtended version ... Let's face it, it's hard to escape the world of guilt and shame when it comes to sex. Today we talk about h...

Dr Amy Killen joins me to discuss several of the myths that people face when it comes to aging and sex and sexual dysfunctions. Learn more about Dr Amy on her site - https://dramykillen.com/ On the Xtended version ... Dr Amy and I continue the conversation and move into the solutions that many people may not know about when it comes to addressing their sexual function. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ......

A voicemail from a wife who doesn't want to swallow, even when her husband is using the line "If you love me you'd be willing to do this." An email from a husband who found our new App Intimately Us (https://intimately.us) and his wife refuses to engage with the App along with him. On the Xtended version ... Negotiating sex in marriage - choreplay vs foreplay - and who are we at our core? We go de...

Today Hilary Jacobs Hendel joins me to talk about her book It's Not Always Depression, and the Change Triangle. You can learn more about Hilary on her site https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/ On the Xtended version ... We continue the conversation with Hilary Jacobs Hendel and move into how the Change Triangle plays out in sex. Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... Better HELP: Online counseling services a...

We are excited to announce a brand new resource aimed to help make your marriage fun and sexy ... Intimately Us You can find the App in the App Stores for both Apple and Android, or read more about it here https://intimately.us/ Today we talk with the man who helped us create this app, Dan Purcell. Learn more about Dan at https://getyourmarriageon.com/ On the Xtended version ... Pam and I have a c...

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 Aca...

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...

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...

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...

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! The post Intention or Action #475 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio .

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://smr.fm/smracademy The post Fantasies, Tell Me What You Want #474 first appeared on...

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://smr.fm/heads-up-husbands-5-...

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 http...

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...

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 spon...

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://smr.fm/smrac...

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...

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...

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 Ge...

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 Ra...

Gary Thomas joins me again to discuss the idea of cherishing your spouse. Listen to hear how this idea transformed his marriage and sex life. You can learn more about Gary and his books here - http://www.garythomas.com/ On the Xtended version ... Gary and I have a conversation about the church's history handling the topics of marriage and sex. Enjoy the show! The post Cherish #464 first appeared o...