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From Awkwardness to Connection: Catholic Marriage Intimacy Secrets Revealed

October 24, 2024 by Filed Under: Girlfriends Podcast Leave a Comment

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.com

This is a topic we don’t hear about enough from a Catholic wife’s perspective!

This special BONUS episode, recorded live on October 23, is part of our ongoing 5-Day Marriage Challenge. Dr. Sarah Bartel, a Catholic sex and marriage coach, joins us to take your anonymous questions about marital intimacy.Questions and topics we discuss:

**How to get over the awkwardness, talk about your needs, and ask for what you want

**The difference between men and women’s arousal responses

**What is “normal” for length and frequency of sex

**Some creative ideas for when kids or exhaustion get in the way

**The importance of prioritizing rest and self-care, especially during times of stress

**The challenge of male impotence from a female perspective

**What exactly is “OK” and “not OK” according to Catholic teaching

**How to handle feelings of guilt or shame

**How to be more fully present in moments of intimacy

**The importance of spiritual connection with our husbands

**Some common challenges to intimacy and how to overcome them

…and more!

This bonus content is a special benefit for paid subscribers:

Feel more confident and connected in your marriage by learning how to communicate your needs without feeling uncomfortable or guilty. Subscribe today: https://daniellebean.substack.com/

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