No Drive Postpartum, Facetime Sex, and Intimacy Despite Chronic Illness (Answering Listener Questions)
Release Date: 04/29/2025
Helping Your Husband Heal, with Tara Buchanan
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
Tara Buchanan of the joins us to talk about the impact of childhood trauma—big T and little t—on sex in marriage and how to help your husband heal. Sponsor Better Help can help you connect with the right therapist. Use our special link and get 10% off your first month: From the Bible The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who...
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Quick Update on Masterclass
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
We've had some unexpected challenges! Take a listen. PREORDER THE MASTERCLASS ! Only $25. From the Bible We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We’d love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on . You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at . And visit...
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No Desire, Wedding Night Preparation, and Can't Reach Climax (Listener Questions)
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
We tackle listener questions today from a wife who doesn't even want to want sex, a woman wanting to know how to prepare for her wedding night and marriage, and a wife who can't seem to get all the way there with orgasm. Sponsor Mismatched desire in your marriage? Let’s talk about what it means, why it happens, and how to grow closer through it. Sign up for our new masterclass on today! From the Bible That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 Resources – ONLY $5! Thanks for...
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Measuring Sexual Growth
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about measuring sexual growth. Follow-up with our and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on .
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Sex Chat for Christian Wives
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Choosing a Lube (Quickie)
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
This week's quickie is from J Parker about choosing a lubricant for sexual intimacy. A few lube recommendations: Follow-up with our and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
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Summer Lovin', with Gaye Christmus
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
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Decorate Yourself (Quickie)
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about decorating yourself for sex. Follow-up with our and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on .
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Sex Chat for Christian Wives
On this podcast, we’re not focused on just having sex. We want wives to experience great sex. But how do we define that? Today, we’re diving into what makes for great sex in marriage and how to get there. Sponsor Get 25% off any lotion or hydrosol in the month of June with our coupon code: FCWSummer. Let soothing touch and scents for your sheets spark deeper connection. Turn bedtime into bonding time with massage lotions and hydrosols. And preorder our new Table Talk Masterclass on NOW! Dropping on or around July 1, 2025. From the Bible But the fruit of the Spirit is...
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Episode 227: Mindful Connection with Your Body After Trauma (Quickie)
Sex Chat for Christian Wives
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with the last of her kegels series about connecting with your body after trauma. You can find the first two quickies of the series here: Follow-up with our and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on .
info_outlineWe tackle some tough listener questions today, with a biblical perspective and authenticity. Learn what we have to say about a lack of desire postpartum, a husband who wants to engage sexually through Facetime, and maintaining intimacy when chronic illness makes it difficult.
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From the Bible
And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Genesis 2:25 (ESV)
Resources
- Motherhood and Libido • Bonny's Oysterbed7
- Q&A with J: Baby's Here, But Sex? Not So Much. - Hot, Holy & Humorous
- After Baby Comes Along | The Forgiven Wife
- How Having Kids Depleted My Sexual Desire - Knowing Her Sexually (written for husbands)
- Helping Your Wife Balance Motherhood and Sexual Intimacy - Knowing Her Sexually (written for husbands)
- Episode 177: Addressing Sexual Pain, with Debby Wade - Sex Chat for Christian Wives
- Sliquid Soul Coconut Oil Personal Lube - Married Dance
- Amazon Fresh, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (for personal lubricant, use virgin/unrefined coconut oil)
- When My Sex Life Sucked - Part 1 - Hot, Holy & Humorous
- When My Sex Life Sucked - Part 2 - Hot, Holy & Humorous
- Better Help (use code 4CW to get 10% off your first month)
- Why I Took My Breast Implants Out - Hot, Holy & Humorous
- Sex Advice for Wives with Chronic Illness - Honeycomb & Spice
- Dealing with Erection Problems | The Forgiven Wife
- Bullet Vibrator Pilot Program - Married Dance
- Penis Sleeves and Strokers - Married Dance
- Maintaining Sexual Intimacy When Sex isn’t Possible by Chris Taylor – WORTHY Bible Studies
- Enjoy a Plus-Size Sex Life, Part 1 - Honeycomb & Spice
- Enjoy a Plus-Size Sex Life, Part 2 - Honeycomb & Spice
Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! If you could, we’d appreciate you leaving a rating and/or review so that others can find the show.
Please be sure to check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well:
Strong Wives - Bonny Burns
Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor
Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker