1.1: Our Sexuality Was Crafted by God and It Was His Idea
1.2: Sexuality Is Viewed by God as Being Honorable, Beautiful, and Wholesome
1.3: Sexual Intimacy Is a Mutual Right and Responsibility of Each Married Partner
1.4: Sexual Intimacy Is to Be Regular and Uninterrupted
1.5: Sexuality Was Designed by God for Procreation
1.6: Sexuality Was Designed by God for Recreation and Personal Pleasure
1.7: The Three Compartments
1.8: Sexuality Was Designed by God for Comfort
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: Is oral sex ok?
Meet Mary Wood
Ask Mary: What should all women know about sex?
Ask Amy: Is it normal for a wife to want sex less than her husband?
Ask Mary: How do you cope with sexual pain?
Ask Mary: What constitutes a good lubricant? What is the difference between water, oil or silicon based lubricants?
Reflections
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Module Two: How Your Past Affects Your Present Sexual Life
Handout
2.1: The Scars of the Past
2.2: Healing the Scars of the Past
2.3: Why Some Don’t Go for Help
2.4: Helpful Examples and Analogies
2.5: Letters to God
2.6: What If I Can’t Forgive Myself?
2.7: What Might the Beachball Represent In Your Life?
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: We are in a rut with our sex life – same old same old. Any suggestions?
Ask Amy: How does pornography affect a marriage and how does a woman cope with this reality?
Ask Dr. Grant: I suffer from anxiety in the bedroom. How can I remedy this situation?
Ask Mary: Is it reasonable and expected that a couple experience simultaneous orgasms?
Ask Mary: Many ladies experience anxiety due to sexual abuse, intercourse pain. What exercises can help relax women?
Reflections
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Module Three: How Men Are Wired
Handout
3.1: A Man’s Sexual Characteristics
3.2: Men Are Aroused Quickly and Climax Quickly
3.3: “Fast Food Sex” – Quickies
3.4: “Main Course” Sexual Meals
3.5: “Smorgasbord/Buffet Sex”
3.6: Men Are Visually Stimulated
3.7: What Is “Sexy”?
3.8: A Man's Self-Esteem and Sex Life are Intertwined
3.9: What Do You Do If Your Husband "Has a Headache"?
3.10: What Do You Do If You Have Lost Your Sexual Passion?
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: Should we hide lovemaking from our kids and not let them know we engage in sex?
Ask Dr. Grant: My husband suffers from clinical depression. Can you help me understand how to relate to him in the bedroom?
Ask Dr. Grant: My husband suffers from erectile dysfunction or impotency. What are the risks of Cialis, Viagra and other related products?
Ask Amy: How does infidelity affect a marriage and how can a marriage recover from this trauma?
Ask Mary: How do dilators work and how can you use effectively?
Reflections
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Module Four: How the Seasons of a Marriage Affect Your Sex Life
Handout
4.1: The Engaged Season, Part 1
4.2: The Engaged Season, Part 2
4.3: The Engaged Season, Part 3
4.4: The Engaged Season, Part 4
4.5: The Newlywed Season, Part 1
4.6: The Newlywed Season, Part 2
4.7: Seek Counseling
4.8: The Child-Bearing Season, Part 1
4.9: The Child-Bearing Season, Part 2
4.10: The Child-Rearing Season
4.11: The Empty-Nest Season
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: My husband and I are seniors and both don’t seem to need sex as often as we used to. Is this normal?
Ask Dr. Grant: What are the risks or benefits of hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms?
Ask Mary: You are a newlywed and are excited about sex, but are finding it very painful. What advice would you give a new bride?
Ask Dr. Grant: I have experienced post partum depression which has affected our sex life. What can I do to help my situation?
Reflections
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Module Five: How Men Feel
Handout
5.1: Thoughts on How to Improve Your Sex Life
5.2: Thoughts on How to Affirm Your Husband
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: Is anal sex ok?
Ask Mary: What are the key erogenous zones in a woman’s body that women should be aware of?
Ask Mary: What pelvic floor exercise could help a women’s sex life improve?
Ask Mary: You’ve just had a baby complete with stitches and you are experiencing pain in intercourse. What help would you give a new mom?
Ask Mary: What are some of the reasons a menopausal woman might be experiencing pain in intercourse? What is the contributing to that pain and what are strategies for dealing with it?
Reflections
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Module Six: How to Discuss Your Sexual Relationship with Your Mate
Handout
6.1: Communication Roadblocks
6.2: Helpful Approaches to Assist in Communicating About Sexual Issues
6.3: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having an Intimate Discussion
6.4: Exploring His Family History
6.5: The Sex Experience Itself and Personal Preference
6.6: Other Questions
6.7: Now What?
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: Is it ok to use sex toys to enhance pleasure?
Ask Amy: Should women have boundaries in bed?
Ask Mary: What should a woman look for when seeking out a Pelvic Health Specialist? What will make her feel confident she has found a professional?
Reflections
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Module Seven: How to Plan Your Sex Life
Handout
7.1: Write Your Own Obituary
7.2: Tools to Help You Evaluate Your Sex Life
7.3: Plan Your Encounters, Part 1
7.4: Plan Your Encounters, Part 2
Review
Firestarter Ideas
Ask Ruth: How often should a normal couple make love?
Ask Amy: Is it Normal for women to have anxiety in the bedroom?
Intro by Beth Wall - Counsel for New Moms
Ask Beth: When Can I Begin Exercising after a baby?
Ask Beth: What are the Best Exercises to do?
Ask Beth: What are some Functional Fitness Moves?
Ask Beth: When Can I Run again?
Ask Beth: Is Peeing Normal when Exercising After a Baby?
Ask Beth: What are the Best Diets for Postpartum Ladies?
Ask Beth: What are the Best Supplements?
Reflections
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Module Eight: How to Make Romance a Part of Every Day