Sexy Marriage Radio

<p>Dr Laurie Mintz joins me again to discuss the route to female orgasms as well as their importance.</p> <p>Learn more about Laurie here https://www.drlauriemintz.com/</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/dont-be-ilcliterate/">Don’t Be Ilcliterate #494</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Larry Hagner from Dad Edge Podcast joins me to discuss to role and importance men play in fatherhood, marriage and the world.</p> <p>Hear more from Larry here https://gooddadproject.com/podcast/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Pam gives me her take on Larry and I's conversation about men.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>AcornTV: Escape to Britain and beyond without leaving your seat. Try Acorn TV free for 30 days, by going to https://acorn.tv and use our promo code smr.</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/the-dad-edge/">The Dad Edge #493</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>We go through a marriage quiz to see how well we are handling the romantic side of our marriage.</p> <p>An email from a wife who is growing in self-confidence, yet it's really disrupting her husband and their marriage. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>There are 7 losing strategies we often use when we don't get our way. How many of these do you use?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Hello Fresh: Visit www.HelloFresh.com/smr90 and use code smr90 to get a total of $90 off, including free shipping on your first box.</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/what-was-the-last-time/">When Was The Last Time… #492</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Do you spend money like a Millennial?</p> <p>An email from a wife who experiences orgasms only in her sleep, and is also married to a narcissist.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>More questions to ask yourself when you are attempting to address the problems in life, not just alleviate the pain.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/i-only-orgasm-in-my-sleep/">I Only Orgasm In My Sleep #491</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a listener asking for our thoughts on if it's okay for her and her husband to film one of their sexual encounters.</p> <p>An email from a husband wanting to know how to find the middle ground between he and his wife's desire levels.</p> <p>A wife wants to know how to find sex positive friends.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>What's the difference between seeking help and resources to alleviate the pain in life vs addressing the problems in life?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/filming-sex/">Filming Sex #490</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>On the Regular version of today's show ...</p> <p>Jessa Zimmerman joins me today to let the SMRNation know about our free webinar - How To Help Your Partner Want More Sex WITHOUT Feeling Pressure or Obligation - on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 PM Central Time. Register for free by clicking here.</p> <p>Jessa also sticks around to answer some questions from the Nation.</p> <p>On the Xtended version (which is available to all today) ...</p> <p>Pam and I talk about the impact Dr David Schnarch has had our our marriage and my profession.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/intimacy-with-ease/">Intimacy With Ease #489</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation with Erin Ramachandran, who along with her husband have founded Mental Health Strong. A resource aimed to help married couples when one spouse suffers from a mental illness.</p> <p>Hear her story and what they've created to help lots of other marriages alongside their own.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Erin and I continue the conversation about what are some practical steps couples who face mental illnesses can take, alone and together.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/mental-illness-and-marriage/">Mental Illness and Marriage #488</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A husband who has struggled with his weight all his life emails to tell us about how his wife has told him she is not attracted to him physically and he's afraid his marriage may wind up sexless.</p> <p>A wife emails her surprise to hear how often other married couples have sex because in her marriage it only happens a handful of times per year.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Why do we lie? Are we all liars? And how do you address the lies your spouse may tell or have told throughout your marriage?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>The State Of Our Union: Weekly conversation prompts to have meaningful conversations. https://smr.fm/union</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/are-we-all-liars/">Are We All Liars? #487</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A caller asking how she can help her husband's performance anxiety issue.</p> <p>An email from a husband asking about the difference between telling your spouse vs asking.</p> <p>A wife is wondering if her perspective as the higher desire is wrong.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Indecisiveness in life and sex. Many people face it - how do you confront it better?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/indecisiveness/">Indecisiveness #486</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Marni Feuerman joins me as we discuss the times when couples may need discernment counseling. What is it and how does it work?</p> <p>Learn more about Dr Marni at her site https://thetalkingsolution.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Marni and I continue the conversation by talking about the things we see in couples seeking our help that will get in the way of successful therapy.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr</p> <p>Hello Fresh: Visit www.HelloFresh.com/smr80 and use code smr80 to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/discernment-counseling/">Discernment Counseling #485</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a listener concerned about some of the guests we have on our show and the fact that their values may go against the values of SMR.</p> <p>A follow up on the topic of swallowing with an email from a listener who wants us to explore another aspect of oral sex.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Let's face it, it's hard to escape the world of guilt and shame when it comes to sex. Today we talk about how to address it in your life and marriage. </p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/feel-guilt-and-shame/">I Still Feel Guilt and Shame #484</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Amy Killen joins me to discuss several of the myths that people face when it comes to aging and sex and sexual dysfunctions.</p> <p>Learn more about Dr Amy on her site - https://dramykillen.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Amy and I continue the conversation and move into the solutions that many people may not know about when it comes to addressing their sexual function.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Intimately Us: The fun and flirty app for married couples that want to spice up their sex life and deepen their intimate connection. Find it in any App Store or at https://intimately.us/</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/sexual-dysfunction/">Sexual Dysfunction #483</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A voicemail from a wife who doesn't want to swallow, even when her husband is using the line "If you love me you'd be willing to do this."</p> <p>An email from a husband who found our new App Intimately Us (https://intimately.us) and his wife refuses to engage with the App along with him.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Negotiating sex in marriage - choreplay vs foreplay - and who are we at our core? We go deep this time in the XTD content.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Intimately Us: The fun and flirty app for married couples that want to spice up their sex life and deepen their intimate connection. Find it in any App Store or at https://intimately.us/</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/swallowing/">Swallowing #482</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Today Hilary Jacobs Hendel joins me to talk about her book It's Not Always Depression, and the Change Triangle.</p> <p>You can learn more about Hilary on her site https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>We continue the conversation with Hilary Jacobs Hendel and move into how the Change Triangle plays out in sex.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/the-change-triangle/">The Change Triangle #481</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>We are excited to announce a brand new resource aimed to help make your marriage fun and sexy ... Intimately Us</p> <p>You can find the App in the App Stores for both Apple and Android, or read more about it here https://intimately.us/</p> <p>Today we talk with the man who helped us create this app, Dan Purcell. Learn more about Dan at https://getyourmarriageon.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Pam and I have a conversation about the importance of novelty in marriage - and some ways you can add novelty that you may not think about.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Intimately Us: The fun and flirty app for married couples that want to spice up their sex life and deepen their intimate connection. Find it in any App Store or at https://intimately.us/</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/intimately-us/">Intimately Us #480</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Kathleen Smith and I discuss her book, Everything Isn't Terrible, and how appropriate it is for our lives here in 2020.</p> <p>Learn more about Kathleen on her site https://kathleensmith.net/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Kathleen and I dive into the world of Bowen Systems Theory. Yes we geek out a little but it's a great way to understand what's going on in families.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/everything-isnt-terrible/">Everything Isn’t Terrible #479</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A voicemail from a wife looking to keep the connection and intimacy with her husband, who had a stroke 17 years ago. </p> <p>A follow up email from a listener struggling with power plays around his sexuality and sex life with his wife.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>A clarification from last week's XTD content. And a conversation about the main concepts taught by Schnarch and our understanding of them.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/power-plays/">Power Plays #478</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a wife whose husband regularly views porn and when confronted replies with "I have needs."</p> <p>A husband emails in asking our thoughts about how if his sexual desire has waned over the past couple years is it because he's stopped viewing porn over that timeframe or is it because sex is only on his wife's terms.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>We share a blog post from an author where he gives 8 steps to confront your wife's sexual refusal - and our reaction.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Sponsors ...</p> <p>Hello Fresh: Visit www.HelloFresh.com/smr80 and use code smr80 to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/sex-is-only-on-my-spouses-terms/">Sex Is Only On My Spouse’s Terms #477</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Sheila Wray Gregoire joins me to discuss her new book 31 Ways To Great Sex, available now.<br /> Check out more of Sheila's work here - https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...<br /> Sheila and I continue a conversation about how Christianity and the church have addressed sex - especially the message towards women.</p> <p>Sponsors ...<br /> Beach Body: Try our Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/31-days-to-great-sex/">31 Days To Great Sex #476</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation based on two emails from listeners who are each struggling to understand and navigate a big gap in desire between themselves and their spouse. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>What is the difference between intention vs. action?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/intention-or-action/">Intention or Action #475</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Justin Lehmiller joins me to talk about his research surround fantasies and sex.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Justin and I continue the conversation about fantasies and discuss more about where they come from and what to do with them.</p> <p>Sponsors .. SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/fantasies-tell-me-what-you-want/">Fantasies, Tell Me What You Want #474</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>On the Regular version of today's show ...<br /> An email from a wife who has discovered the eroticism and freedom that can happen when masturbating together with her husband. </p> <p>What's the difference between sexual thoughts and lust?</p> <p>A husband wanting to know what to do when he's tried to live in a way that ignites his wife's passion (according to an old post I wrote - https://smr.fm/heads-up-husbands-5-ways-to-ignite-your-wifes-passions/) and yet his wife had an affair.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...<br /> How do you confront gridlock in your marriage and what are the forced choice dilemmas that come along with them?</p> <p>Sponsored by SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/mutual-masturbation/">Mutual Masturbation #473</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a husband who loses his erection when the direct stimulation stops. </p> <p>A wife wanting to know if there are dangers to porn use in their marriage. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>What's your marriage story? It's important to be living something larger than yourself and your marriage if you want to live fully alive. </p> <p>Sponsors -SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/your-marriage-story/">Your Marriage Story #472</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>On the regular version ... An email from a husband whose wife believes if they can't orgasm together at the same time then there must be something wrong.</p> <p>A husband seeks our thoughts on how he can reestablish connection with his wife sexually and emotionally when she doesn't really like him currently.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Pam and I talk through the concepts of desire and how it's part of our process of growth in life and marriage.</p> <p>Today's episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/simultaneous-orgasms/">Simultaneous Orgasms #471</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A voicemail from a wife wanting to increase the erogenous zones on her body.</p> <p>An email from a wife whose husband only touches her when he wants sex, usually in the middle of the night, leaving her wide awake after.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>A deeper conversation about how living more from your core and as designed increases passion, energy and eroticism.</p> <p>This episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by the SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/securely-attach-your-genitals/">Securely Attach Your Genitals #470</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Melanie Greenberg joins me to talk about her research surround the brain and stress.</p> <p>Read more from Melanie on her site - https://drmelaniegreenberg.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Melanie and I continue the conversation about how stress impacts married life.</p> <p>This episode of Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by the SMR Academy: Join to get even more access and content. Go to https://smr.fm/smracademy</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/stress-proof-your-brain/">Stress Proof Your Brain #469</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a husband asking for ideas on how he show more appreciation to his wife for her supporting him in some stressful times. </p> <p>A wife wants to know if there are different ways to change the way she tastes since her husband doesn't like the taste when he goes down on her. </p> <p>A voicemail from a woman who has experienced vaginismus and wants to tell her story about her experiences. The resource we mention on the show is here - https://www.womentc.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>A husband in the Academy shared that his wife has come to the belief that she has not been sexually attracted to him and can't see that she will be in the future. We go deeper into what he can possibly do in this dilemma. </p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>Today's episode is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today - https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/wife-is-not-sexually-attracted-to-me/">Wife Is Not Sexually Attracted To Me #468</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Peggy Orenstein joins me to talk about her research surround the messages girls and boys are experiencing and have experienced with the subject of sex.</p> <p>Read more from Peggy on her site - https://www.peggyorenstein.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Peggy and I continue the conversation about how the messages regarding sex and sexuality differ between parts of the world and the States.</p> <p>This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Better HELP: Online counseling services accessible from anywhere. Save 10% on your first month https://betterhelp.com/smr This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Beach Body: Try our Beach Body On Demand. Over 1300 different workouts to choose from, streamed right into your home on any device. Text SMR to 303030 to try it out for FREE.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/girls-and-boys-and-sex/">Girls and Boys and Sex #467</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Margaret Rutherford joins me to tackle perfectionism and how it can actually be something that is covering up depression. </p> <p>Learn more from Dr Rutherford on her site - https://drmargaretrutherford.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Rutherford and I continue the conversation about how perfectionism impacts our sex life and marriage.</p> <p>This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today - https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/perfectionism/">Perfectionism #466</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>An email from a husband asking about sex during pregnancy and how they can stay connected and intimate.</p> <p>A husband is wondering how he can handle rejections so his wife doesn't feel guilty. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Much of what we face in married life is quite simple, if we look at it correctly. But after our view is simplified, the difficult comes into play.</p> <p>This episode of the Sexy Marriage Radio is sponsored by Let's Get Checked: Convenient and confidential hormone testing from your own home. Get 20% off today - https://trylgc.com/smr use code SMR20</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/simple-but-difficult/">Simple But Difficult #465</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Gary Thomas joins me again to discuss the idea of cherishing your spouse. Listen to hear how this idea transformed his marriage and sex life.</p> <p>You can learn more about Gary and his books here - http://www.garythomas.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Gary and I have a conversation about the church's history handling the topics of marriage and sex.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/cherish/">Cherish #464</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Jennifer Finlayson-Fife joins me to answer an email from a wife who thinks she may be using sex as a form of emotional attachment and it possibly isn't helpful for her, or her husband.</p> <p>You can find more about Dr. Jennifer on her site http://www.finlayson-fife.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Jennifer and I talk about the factors that can come up when the husband is the lower desire spouse.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/sex-for-emotional-attachment/">Sex For Emotional Attachment #463</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation with Dr Nan Wise about her work in the field of sex and sexuality - specifically about the importance of pleasure in life.</p> <p>You can find more about Dr. Nan on her site http://askdoctornan.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Nan and I talk about her research and the science of orgasms. </p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/healthy-hedonism/">Healthy Hedonism #462</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation with Vanessa Marin, a fellow sex therapist, about the stress and issues couples will face in their sex lives during times of quarantine and uncertainty.</p> <p>You can find more about Vanessa on her site https://vmtherapy.com/</p> <p>Pick up her checkin for free here https://vmtherapy.com/checkin</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/quarantine-sex/">Quarantine Sex #461</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>With almost a fifth of the world's population in quarantine or distancing for the next couple of weeks, how do you navigate married life better?</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>An email from a husband who's frustrated with our response to another husband about his sex life and desire for more novelty and eroticism.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/marriage-in-the-time-of-quarantine/">Marriage in the Time of Quarantine #460</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Lori Brotto joins me to discuss how stress impacts life and sex. Specifically sexual desire.</p> <p>Learn more about Dr Brotto on her website - www.debunkingdesire.com also find her on social media using this #debunkingdesire</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Brotto and I talk more in depth about the myths surrounding sexual desire and her research on the subject.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/stress-and-sexual-desire/">Stress and Sexual Desire #459</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Dr Laura Dabney joins me to answer a couple of questions from the SMR Nation.</p> <p>A husband asks for help in getting his wife to be willing to try new things in sex.</p> <p>And a wife emails wanting to know how to get her husband to seek help with his ED issues.</p> <p>Learn more about Dr Dabney on her website - https://www.drldabney.com/ or call her at 757-695-3925</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Dabney and I discuss the trend of our field and society seeking to medicate problems rather than address them head on.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/spouse-wont-try-anything-new/">Spouse Won’t Try Anything New #458</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation about slowing down in life and marriage.</p> <p>A question from a husband asking for help with a position they both enjoy but want it to last longer for him/or quicker for her.</p> <p>A caller speaking up about pain in sex for women.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Is it possible that you can make things too easy for your spouse? Yes!</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/too-easy-for-your-spouse/">Too Easy For Your Spouse? #457</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation with Dr Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are, about all things sex. What's normal? What about responsive desire? Context is king?</p> <p>Check out Emily's work on her site http://www.emilynagoski.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Dr Emily and I continue a conversation exploring the world of sexual non-concordance.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/responsive-desire/">Responsive Desire #456</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A question from a wife about a condition her husband has called phimosis and how this impacts their sex life. </p> <p>Another wife wants to know how to get her husband to be more romantic.</p> <p>A wife calls wanting to know how to be more free and let go in her sex life.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>A caller asks us three questions - female-led relationships - pleasure derived from pain during sex - and vibrators. </p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/question-potpourri/">Question Potpourri #455</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A conversation with Vanessa Marin, a fellow sex therapist, about the most common issues couples face in their sex lives today. You can find more about Vanessa on her site https://vmtherapy.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Vanessa and I continue the conversation about sex, only this time we're focusing solely on the female orgasm.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/the-female-orgasm/">The Female Orgasm #454</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A husband calls in asking for our thoughts about his wife's habit of touching herself most every morning and night.</p> <p>A newly-wed wife calls wanting help with her infrequent sex life and struggling attraction for her husband. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>How do you confront change with your spouse? Where you want more for them and they don't want it for themselves?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/daily-self-touching/">Daily Self Touching #453</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A husband asks for our thought regarding a better term to use when referring to a specific part of his wife's body.</p> <p>An email from a spouse asking for help in approaching their sex life when one of them is disabled. </p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Love and Respect, is one more important than the other in marriage? What role and meaning do each of these play?</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/labels-disabilities-and-meanings/">Labels, Disabilities and Meanings #452</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A couple of emails about fantasies ... from threesomes to aggressive sex almost like rape. Are these common? What do they mean?</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>An email from a wife whose husband has performance anxiety during sex, making it quite difficult to connect and enjoy their sexual encounters.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/fantasies-threesomes-and-anxiety/">Fantasies, Threesomes and Anxiety #451</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A couple of emails on the topic of Anal Sex. What do you do when one spouse is unwilling to try it? And what are some tips for those who are willing to try it?</p> <p>Plus an email from a wife whose husband is turned off by sex during pregnancy - and after it.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>We unpack an email from a wife who found out her husband masturbates regularly to porn because she set up a hidden camera in their bedroom.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/anal-sex/">Anal Sex #450</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>I'm joined by Melissa Orlov, of ADHD Marriage and we discuss how ADHD impacts life and relationships. Read more from Melissa on her site here - https://www.adhdmarriage.com/</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>Melissa Orlov and I continue the conversation about ADHD and marriage but venture into how it impacts sex.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/adhd-and-marriage/">ADHD and Marriage #449</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Welcome to 2020. Join us as we go through our 3 words for the year. What are yours?</p> <p>An email from a listener wondering how to get his wife more comfortable with lingerie and role playing.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...<br /> A voicemail about how gender roles and egalitarian roles impact married life and sex. </p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/role-playing/">Role Playing #448</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>A look back in the SMR archives at one of the most popular shows to date. Birthday sex, shower sex, oral sex.</p> <p>On the Xtended version ...</p> <p>The importance of boundaries in life and marriage.</p> <p>Enjoy the show!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/best-of-smr-three-kinds-of-sex/">Best Of SMR: Three Kinds of Sex #447</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>Jessa Zimmerman joins me to answer an email from listeners who say they have a great marriage but real struggle in their sex life.</p> <p>A conversation about the idea of foreplay for foreplay. </p> <p>On the XTD content.</p> <p>What books I've read this year and their impact on my life and marriage.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/foreplay-for-foreplay/">Foreplay For Foreplay #446</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>

<p>As a gift from us to you this Holiday Season both versions of today's episode are free. </p> <p>Today we are joined by author Gary Thomas as he discusses his new book, When To Walk Away: Finding Freedom From Toxic People. </p> <p>You can learn more about Gary and his books here - http://www.garythomas.com/</p> <p>The post <a href="https://smr.fm/podcast/when-to-walk-away/">When To Walk Away #445</a> first appeared on <a href="https://smr.fm">Sexy Marriage Radio</a>.</p>