From Awkwardness to Connection: Catholic Marriage Intimacy Secrets Revealed
Girlfriends (A Podcast for Catholic Women)
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Show Notes
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!
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