Enjoy Greater Intimacy in Your Marriage

In this episode of the Girlfriends podcast, Danielle Bean interviews Sarah Bartel about intimacy in marriage. They discuss the lack of conversation around this topic and the need for a Catholic lens when discussing sex and marriage. Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Catholic moral theologian specializing in sexual ethics and marriage. She talks about the challenges women face in this area, including the pressure from a sex-saturated culture and the expectations of purity culture. Sarah emphasizes the importance of emotional connection, communication, and understanding the body's natural rhythms in enhancing marital intimacy.

Takeaways

• Intimacy in marriage is an important but often overlooked topic that needs to be approached with a Catholic lens.
• Women often suffer from a lack of information and feel shame when it comes to discussing intimacy in marriage.
• There is a need for practical guidance and a woman's perspective on this topic in the Catholic world.
• Marital intimacy requires emotional connection, communication, and understanding of the body's natural rhythms.
• It is important to approach intimacy in marriage with a positive and holistic view, recognizing the gift and beauty of sexuality.

Learn more about Sarah Bartel and her ministry at CanaFeast.com
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