Hi Juli, I’ve dated a great man for almost a year. Some days I think attraction is not super important; but other days I look at his photo and think, “I don't want him to touch my body.” Should I marry this wonderful man because the journey of sexual intimacy is going to have disappointments anyway?
In this video, Juli helps you think through physical attraction and ho...
As Roy and Stacy listened to their pastor teach on I Corinthians 7, they began to shift uncomfortably in their seats. “Paul is saying here that a wife is to meet her husband’s sexual needs. If she doesn’t, he may be tempted to seek sex outside of their relationship.” The pastor tried to dampen the tension in the room with an ill-advised joke. “Men, maybe you are li...
What if we're not sexually compatible?
In this video, Juli shares everything you need to know about sexual incompatibility—including how it can make you a better lover.
Looking for more? Check out these resources:
Your Sexual Differences Can Make You Better Lovers (Juli's blog)
Honest Answers to Your Questions About Sex (Juli's blog)
Q&A: How Do I Get Past ...
I'm happy to welcome Francie Winslow back to the blog. You can learn more from Francie at her website.
I was cuddled up with my youngest son on the couch when the well-known cartoon “Blues Clues” popped up on the screen. Along with flashy colors came a classic tune, “Ants Go Marching One by One.” But instead of hearing the normal lyrics that I expected to match th...
Can you spot what's wrong with this question?
Should I break up with my boyfriend or take a break in our relationship until he overcomes masturbation and walks in consistent victory? Or is it okay to walk with him through it? Should I expect him to be free from masturbation for a few months before we get engaged?
Jonathan Daugherty from Be Broken Ministries shares two concerns he s...
Do you need to change what you wear in the bedroom? Like me, maybe you choose your sleepwear based on comfort and not to entice. I much prefer Life is Good to Victoria Secret in the bedroom, but we will save that conversation for another day. Even though I sometimes write and speak on spicing up sex in marriage, this blog is about a different kind of “bedroom clothes.”
“The...
Theologically, the connotations of romance associated with God’s desire for His people don't feel quite right. Can you help me understand how to find this in Scripture?
It feels odd, at first, to think about your relationship with God in terms of the romance and intimacy between newlywed lovers, but that's exactly the illustration and language that we find in the Bible. In this...
What does the Bible say about sex?
If you Google this question, you will find a series of articles discussing a dozen or so Bible passages that clearly address sexual issues like adultery, fornication, same-sex activity, and married sex. While those passages are important to understand, they are not the most important thing you need to know about your sex life.
We often make the mistake...
Friends who love us (and love our spouses) are an important part of life. Privacy and sacred moments are likewise important to your marriage. Can the two overlap? Juli shares three things to consider before talking to a friend about your sexual intimacy.
Want learn more? Check out these resources:
What's OK in the bedroom? (Juli's blog) (or check out the video)
Java #192: En...
On the surface, they looked like a perfect Christian couple. Always together, with his arm around her waist. Her friends would admit to feeling a bit jealous. Abby never goes anywhere without Jake; he’s so attentive. I can barely get my husband to notice that I’m in the room!
Even as a trained counselor, I’ve sometimes been surprised to discover that people I know are in an...
