Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy

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  • How Do You Make Time for Sex as a Busy Parent? | Ep. 298

     In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what happens when your family is so busy that there’s barely any time left for your husband. They share why it’s okay to say no to activities, push back against the go-go-go culture, and actually make your marriage and time together a priority.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    23 min
  • My Embarrassing Confession about NFP | Ep. 297

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares something she used to be embarrassed to admit: she actually looked forward to the abstinence that came with NFP because she dreaded having sex with her husband. She shares how her understanding of sex slowly changed, what helped her heal, and how she eventually went from dreading the end of the fertile window to actually looking forward to being intimate with her husband.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    16 min
  • How Long Should Penetration Be? | Ep. 296

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about how long penetration actually needs to last, and the answer might surprise you. She explains why longer isn’t necessarily better and why more foreplay, not more time in penetration, may be what makes sex more enjoyable.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    9 min
  • Enjoying Sex isn't Selfish | Ep. 295

    Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares why she used to wish sex could just disappear from her marriage and how she came to understand that sex isn't just an extra part of marriage. She explains why the marital act is so important to the sacrament of marriage and why working on your sex life isn't selfish or unnecessary, but a vital part of living out your vocation.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    14 min
  • The Thoughts About Sex She Was Embarrassed to Say Out Loud | EP. 294

    Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Allana a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Allan's honest review and experience in the program. 

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    13 min
  • A Letter to the Catholic Wife Who Hates Sex | Ep. 293

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    Hey! This episode is a little different. I purposely didn't edit out a few emotional moments because I think it's really important for you to understand how important improving your sex life as a Catholic wife really is. I hope you enjoy this open letter to the Catholic wife who hates sex from her future self. 

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    11 min
  • Why Does Sex Feel Like So Much Work? | EP. 292

    Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Lauren a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Lauren's honest review and experience in the program. 


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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    14 min
  • Where Did My Libido Go? | EP. 291

    Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why your libido might feel like it disappeared even if you used to really want sex. She explains responsive desire, why sex being new and exciting used to make desire easier, and some simple ways to start building that desire back.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    12 min
  • My Husband Should Be Able to Anticipate My Needs | EP. 290

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    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about wishing your husband would just notice what you need without you having to ask. She explains why expecting him to read your mind can actually make marriage harder, and why healthy relationships mean getting brave enough to ask for what you want.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    12 min
  • Am I Obligated to Have Sex? | EP. 289

    Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it

    In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what conjugal rights and obligation actually mean in a Catholic marriage. They unpack why sex should be part of marriage, but that doesn’t mean your husband gets to demand it whenever he wants, and what to do when you find yourself saying no over and over again.

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    Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round!

    Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books!

    Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

    25 min

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