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Purity Culture, Motherhood & Sex: Help for Intimacy Issues with Juli Slattery


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Sex after kids-let’s talk about it.

This week on the Gather Moms Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, author, and host of Java with Juli. With warmth, honesty, and practical wisdom, Juli helps us normalize a conversation that too often stays hidden: intimacy in marriage.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Why sex often feels harder after kids (and why that’s normal)
  • The impact of purity culture, shame, and body image on intimacy
  • The surprising science of oxytocin and why sex makes you feel closer
  • Initiating vs. responsive desire — and why most women need a different kind of lead-up
  • Why scheduling sex isn’t unromantic (it might actually save your marriage)
  • Small, intentional steps to move from “dreading it” to enjoying intimacy again
  • How God uses our differences in desire to grow deeper love and character in marriage
  • Juli reminds us that a healthy sex life isn’t just about meeting needs — it’s about creating connection, laughter, intimacy, and even spiritual growth with your spouse.

    If you’ve ever felt too exhausted, ashamed, or just “not in the mood,” this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with hope, practical tools, and a fresh perspective on why sex really is God’s good gift for marriage.

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