We're recording this during the Coronavirus global pandemic, but today we’re focusing on the positive with some practical tips for fostering intimacy during lockdown.

1. What aspects of marital intimacy are most important during this tough time?
2. How can sex be part of maintaining a positive attitude
3. Knowing the challenges various couples are facing, what tips do you have for nurturing intimacy during lockdown?
4. What scripture gives you hope and comfort right now?

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From the Bible

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." – Psalm 118:24 (ESV) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. – Isaiah 43:2-3 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" – Matthew 6:25-27 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. – Psalm 146:3,5 Resources

5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in a Crisis - Calm.Healthy.Sexy.The Joy of Earbuds - The Forgiven Wife What Will the Kids Think? The Forgiven Wife

About this episode

As we record this, we are in the midst of a global pandemic. Life feels far from normal.

Besides pandemics, we all live through very difficult experiences from time to time. Natural disasters, deaths, illnesses, and family crises can pull the rug out from under us.

In this episode, we share some ideas to help you maintain sexual intimacy when life goes topsy-turvy.

From the Bible

What does God have to say about [insert topic]?

"Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and made love to her" (2 Samuel 12:24a). "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7).

Resources

Challenging Times? Some Tips to Keep Up Marital Intimacy! - J's newsletterLet's Address These Marriage Struggles You May Have Right Now - J's newsletter 4 Ways Sex Can Comfort in Crisis or Grief - Hot, Holy & HumorousHow Sex Can Help Us Cope - Hot, Holy & HumorousYour Wife's Anxiety - KHS Ministry 8 Ways to Stay Intimate Even When Life Gets in the Way of Sex - The Forgiven Wife Nurture Your Non-Sexual Intimacy - The Forgiven Wife Note: J's son was tested for Coronavirus, and the test was negative. Her husband's insulin issues got resolved as well. Let's keep praying for others who are impacted or at risk.

Today, we are discussing breasts and how they can impact your sexuality.  Song of Solomon calls them twin fawns of a gazelle and clusters of fruit.  Whether your twins are gazelles, grapes, or grapefruit, we are going to delve into a discussion about the female breast.

1. What are some of the names used for breasts through the years?
2. We can’t talk about breasts without first talking about breast feeding.  How can nursing affect a wife’s sexual intimacy?
3. What are some characteristics of healthy breasts and what are some warning signs that you may need to go to the doctor?
4. How breasts can impact a wife's experience of sexuality in the bedroom?

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From the Bible

"Your breasts are like two fawns, like twin fawns of a gazelle" (Song of Solomon 7:3).

"Your stature is like that of a palm, and your breasts are like clusters of fruit.  I said, 'I will climb the palm tree; I will take hold of its fruit.'  May your breasts be like clusters of grapes on the vine..." (Song of Solomon 7:7-8).

Resources

3 Ways for a Young Mom to Feel More Sensual - Bonny's OysterBed7 Ta-Ta Touch - Bonny's OysterBed7 A&D Cream - Amazon (affiliate link) Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream (affiliate link)Bag Balm - Amazon (affiliate link) 101 Words for Your Private Parts (with 25 words for breasts) - Hot, Holy & HumorousCheck Out Those Breasts - Hot, Holy & HumorousQ&A with J: “How Do You Feel about Your Implants Now?” He Can’t Really Be Happy with My Body - Guest Post by J. Parker on The Forgiven Wife A Wife's Breasts Have History - The Forgiven Wife

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Today we are discussing how to ask for what you want, in marriage overall, and more specifically in the bedroom. This is something many women struggle to do and many women do not even know if they are supposed to ask.

• Why is it so hard for women to ask for what they want, especially in the bedroom?
• What are some practical things that women can do to start speaking up about what they want and need, and keep speaking up until they get it?
• What about women who do ask for what they want, but nothing changes? Or changes happen for a short time, but then drift back toward the status quo?

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From the Bible

The Song of Solomon

Resources

Speak Up - The Forgiven Wife Learn What You Like in Bed - The Forgiven Wife Sock Monkey Kama Sutra book (affiliate link) Cookie Sutra book (affiliate link) Sharpie markers (affiliate link) Q&A with J: How Do I Express What I Want in Bed? - Hot, Holy & Humorous 101 Words for Your Private Parts (But No Curse Words) - Hot, Holy & Humorous Understanding Her Sex Drive Webinar - replay for only $5 Ravel's Bolero: Version 1 (10 min) and Version 2 (13.5 min)

Today, we are answering some of your questions.

• How does a high desire wife navigate week-long business travel separation?
• What are some ways a nursing mom and mom of little ones can increase her desire to be sexual?
• How does menopause and hysterectomy affect sexual intimacy?
• Is it sinful to figure out how to reach orgasm on your own so that you can show your husband what works?

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From the Bible

The following verse is referenced and explained within the episode, but read the whole Onan story here. "Then Judah said to Onan, 'Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.' But Onan knew that the child would not be his; so whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother" (Genesis 38:8–9, NIV).

Resources

• When My Sex Life Sucked - Part 1 and Part 2 - Hot Holy & Humorous
• Smellin' Sexy - Bonny's OysterBed7 (sense of smell helps sexual interest)
• 3 Ways for a Young Mama to Feel Sensual - Bonny's OysterBed7
• 3 Words that Can Improve Your Sex Life - CalmHealthySexy
• Simple Ways to Use Essential Oils in the Bedroom - CalmHealthySexy
• A Month Without Sex?! Advice for New Moms - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• Q&A with J: Baby’s Here, But Sex? Not So Much. - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• Manage Your Schedule to Create Time and Energy for Intimacy - CalmHealthySexy
• Sex Scheduling Leads to Romance - Bonny's OysterBed7
• Sexy Pictures and Video in a Christian Marriage? - The Forgiven Wife
• How Do You Manage Sex When Your Schedules Are Different? - The Forgiven Wife
• Q&A with J: Should I Skype Sex with My Husband? - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• Q&A with J: Cultivating Intimacy During Physical Separation - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• DHEA for Vaginal Dryness - Bonny's OysterBed7
• Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer (affiliate)
• K-Y Liquibeads Vaginal Moisturizer (affiliate)
• Sex After a Hysterectomy – Part 1: The Basics, Part 2: The Aftermath, and Part 3: Your New Sex Life - The Forgiven Wife
• Can Daily Arousal Help with Vulvovaginal Atrophy? - The Forgiven Wife
• Dealing with Vulvovaginal Atrophy without Hormones - The Forgiven Wife
• Masturbation: Hands On or Hands Off? - Hot, Holy & Humorous

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We all want to be wanted, and our husbands are no exception. Initiating sex is a great way to communicate “I want you” to your husband, but it isn’t always easy.

• Why do wives sometimes find it difficult to even try to initiate sex?
• Some wives report that they do try to initiate sex but their husbands don’t seem to pick up on the signals. What is going on?
• What are some things wives can do to initiate sex and get things rolling?

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From the Bible

What does God have to say about initiating?

Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages. Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love. The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you, my beloved. Song of Songs 7:11-13

Resources

You’re Not Kissing Enough – Hot, Holy & Humorous 40 Ways to Initiate Sex with Your Husband – Hot, Holy & Humorous5 Ways to Initiate Sex with Your Spouse – Hot, Holy & HumorousFlip the Switch from Initiation to Availability – Hot, Holy & Humorous How Do You Initiate Sex ? – The Forgiven Wife When You Initiate, Do This – The Forgiven Wife 10 Ideas You Can Use to Initiate Sex – The Forgiven Wife He Wants a Wild-Cat in Bed. That's Not Me. - Bonny's OysterBed7

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We understand the struggle wives often have with their body image and how it affects their sexuality. Today we want to revisit this topic to discuss how we can finally embrace our bodies and get comfortable being naked with our husbands.

• Why is having a positive body image such a challenge for women?
• What can we do to combat messages that make us feel worse about ourselves?
• Do we have any responsibility to take care of our bodies?
• Despite how we feel about ourselves, most husbands find their wives beautiful. But what about the wife whose husband criticizes her appearance?
• What advice from your own journey would you give to help a wife embrace a positive body image?

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From the Bible

For you created my inmost being;     you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;     your works are wonderful,     I know that full well. Psalm 139:13-14

Resources

Body Image Got You Down? - The Forgiven Wife Body by God - The Forgiven Wife| He Can't Really Be Happy with My Body - J's guest post on The Forgiven Wife Enjoy a Plus-Sized Sex Life - The Forgiven Wife 5 Ways to Feel More Attractive – Beauty and Confidence for Real Women - Calm.Healthy.Sexy. My Husband’s Big Belly Turns Me Off. Am I Shallow? - Bonny's OysterBed7

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About this episode

Today we’re talking about letting go of something old and taking hold of something new in 2020. Sometimes we hold onto habits, thoughts, and behaviors that seemed to serve us well in the past, but now aren’t helping us move forward. They’re keeping us from moving forward and creating something new and better.

1. What are some things we tend to hold onto, that may have helped us in the best but might be holding us back as we move into the New Year?
2. What are some changes you’ve made, or changes you know that other women have made, that have allowed them to take hold of something new in their marriage?

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From the Bible

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. – Isaiah 43:19 I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten— the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm— my great army that I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, until you are full, and you will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you; – Joel 2:25-26 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Resources

• Resolution Week: What's Your "One Word" for Your Marriage? - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• List of all our episodes
• Silence the Lies - The Forgiven Wife
• How Do You Eat an Elephant? - The Forgiven Wife
• Go Small - The Forgiven Wife
• To Turn Wailing into Dancing - The Forgiven Wife

Welcome to our Christmas episode! Listen as we share a little about ourselves. Plus, we thank you for listening by offering gift suggestions to build your lovemaking experience, your bedroom ambiance, and your connection with your sweetie.

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From the Bible

James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

Resources

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Gifts for Lovemaking

• We Vibe Sync
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• Liberator wedge pillow or other sex furniture
• (Should You Get a Sex Pillow? - Hot, Holy & Humorous)
• Vibrator pilot program
• Penis ring pilot program
• Sex blankets and throws
• Coconut oil
• Sliquid Splash pH-Balanced Feminine Wash
• Nooky Orange Blossom Massage Oil

Gifts for Bedroom Ambiance

• Green Tea Infused Memory Foam Mattress
• Zen Breeze Essential Oil Diffuser with 14 Color Night Light
• (Calm.Healthy.Sexy Essential Oil Archive)
• Chesapeake Bay Candle Peace & Tranquility (Bergamot & Ylang Ylang)
• Twinkling lights or red light bulbs
• Honoring Intimates babydolls - Stella Red Flower
• Infinite Moon's EverTravel Set

Gifts to Build Intimacy

• Pillow Talk: 40 Conversations About Sex for Married Couples by J. Parker
• (Launching the Conversation About Sex in Your Marriage (with Downloadable Sample Chapter of Pillow Talk) - Hot, Holy & Humorous)
• Hot Monogamy Board Game - Married Dance
• Couple's Conversation Cards
• Waterproof Shower Massage Wand - Married Dance
• Stationery or cards for writing your sweetie a love note
• Picnic Backpack Bag for 2
• Suave Conditioner
• Aqua Notes Water Proof Note Pad

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About this episode

When we struggle with sexual intimacy, we often feel alone. Our husbands may be our go-to support for most things, but if sex isn’t working well, he may not be able to help us in the way we need. Sometimes what we really need is support from other women who know what we’re going through.

In this episode, we talk about how to find support for our sexual struggles and how to use that support to help us grow. We’re joined by Ruth Buezis, founder of Awaken-Love Ministry and author of Awaken Love: The Truth About Sex that will Transform Your Marriage.

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From the Bible

What does God have to say about letting others help us?

Proverbs 11:14 - When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors. (NET Bible)

Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

Galatians 6:2 - Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Resources

• Awaken Love classes
• Awaken Love: The Truth About Sex that will Transform Your Marriage (affiliate link)
• Dealing with Sexual Baggage - The Forgiven Wife
• Hot, Holy & Humorous HD - Facebook group for higher drive wives
• Bonny's OysterBed7 community - on Facebook
• Honeycomb & Spice Community
• Sex Chat for Christian Wives Community on Facebook
• Do Your Friends Support Your Sex Life? - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• Finding Friends to Support Your Marital Intimacy - Hot, Holy & Humorous
• What Should You Share about Your Sex Life with Friends? - Hot, Holy & Humorous