In this episode #049 “What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage? -- Q&A;, Part 1,” on “The Marital Intimacy Show,” marriage and intimacy expert, Laura M. Brotherson addresses the question about how a wife seems to change intimacy-wise from pre- to post-marriage. Laura discusses five elements that may explain this change and what to do about it.

049: What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage?—Q&A, Part 1

We get to talk about sex!! How fun is that!? Show host, Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, marriage counselor, certified sex therapist, and best-selling author takes on the taboo subject of SEX -- shining a needed light into the intricacies of intimacy and marriage. "The Marital Intimacy Show" provides straight talk about empowering women and couples to create the intimate relationship of their dreams. This podcast is your trusted Christian resource to strengthen marriages intimately and help you create your own “sextraordinary” marriage!! You’ll find inspiration to:

~ Elevate the gift of sexual enjoyment to its divinely intended place.
~ Embrace the God-given gift of sexuality.
~ Learn the secrets of sexual satisfaction.
~ Find solutions to the intimacy issues that plague so many marriages.
~ Create a mutually fulfilling, intimately connected, and passionate relationship: emotionally, spiritually and sexually.

Find us at TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com.

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In this episode #070 “20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 2” Laura has a great conversation with fellow therapist Geoff Steurer on his “Illuminate” podcast where they talk about healthy sexuality instead of the common focus for many to just focus on unhealthy sexuality. Laura walks through her full list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality providing a template of what a healthy sexual relationship looks like especially when couples may have had their sexual relationship pornified by our society! Show Notes (Resources mentioned):  Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)  You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:  StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website 

070: 20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 2 (Guest on Illuminate)

In this episode #069 “20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 1” Laura has a great conversation with fellow therapist Geoff Steurer on his “Illuminate” podcast where they talk about healthy sexuality instead of the common focus for many to just focus on unhealthy sexuality. Laura walks through her full list of 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality providing a template of what a healthy sexual relationship looks like especially when couples may have had their sexual relationship pornified by our society! Show Notes (Resources mentioned):  Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)  You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:  StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website 

069: 20 Keys to Healthy Sexuality, Part 1 (Guest on Illuminate)

In this episode #068 “How ‘Auditory Arousal’ Can Heat Up Your Lovemaking” Laura talks with sex coach Amanda Louder on her “Live From Love” podcast. She shares some insights on one of the concepts Laura has coined -- that of “Auditory Arousal.” Laura answers the question of what auditory arousal is and how to utilize it to heat up your lovemaking. Most importantly, she discusses the benefits of verbal communication during sex, such as how it can help keep your busy and distracted brain engaged sexually. Show Notes (Resources mentioned):  Handout – Auditory Arousal Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)  You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:  StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website 

068: How “Auditory Arousal” Can Heat Up Your Lovemaking (Guest on Live From Love)

In this episode #067 “Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 2” Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their “Breaking the Silence” podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned):  Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)  You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:  StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website 

067: Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 2 (Guest on Breaking the Silence)

In this episode #066 “Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality, Part 1” Laura talks with the fabulous people from Reach 10 on their “Breaking the Silence” podcast about what the differences are between healthy and unhealthy sexuality. We highlight some of the 20 characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sexuality from the handout Laura has compiled on the subject. Show Notes (Resources mentioned):  Handout – Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Sexuality – “Raising the Bar” Book – Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage Handout - Knowing HER Intimately– 12 Essential Ingredients for a Sextraordinary Marriage (OVERVIEW) – (see MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com | Resources Page)  You can find Laura on Instagram or Facebook (@StrengtheningMarriage) and check out her websites:  StrengtheningMarriage.com – Laura’s main website MaritalIntimacyInstitute.com – Laura’s counseling website TheMaritalIntimacyShow.com – “The Marital Intimacy Show” podcast website 

049: What's Up with the Bait and Switch in Marriage?—Q&A, Part 1

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