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Intended for PleasureIntended for Pleasure By Ed Wheat, M.D. and Gaye Wheat Long recognized as the standard reference work on sex from a biblical perspective! Find insight in this informative, easy-to-read book on every aspect of sex in marriage. Understand and enjoy your sexual relationship as God intended.

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Holy Sex by Tim Alan Gardner What makes this human act so sacred while the world often treats it as so profane? More Experiencing sexual intimacy articles

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God’s Design for Sex Guests include: Tim GardnerToday on the broadcast, Tim Gardner, founding director of The Marriage Institute, talks with Dennis Rainey today about God's beautiful plan for the sexual relationship. More Experiencing sexual intimacy broadcasts
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Thirty Ways to Love Your Lover
Dennis Rainey
A list of ideas on how to honor your wife. Q&A: What Communicates Love and Romance to You?
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
When it comes to romance, the sexes speak a different language. Five Keys to Your Man's Inner Heart
Dennis Rainey
Meeting your husband's romantic needs involves more than understanding your differences. Marriage Memo: Sex Is a Reflection of Oneness
Dave Boehi
Difficulties in a couple’s sex life often reflect deeper issues in their relationship.  How Do I Make Love With Children Wrapped Around My Knees?
Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus
With a little creativity, you can plan some innovative romantic excursions at home.  Why Sex Is So Important to Your Wife
Dennis Rainey
When you ignore God’s command to cultivate intimacy and romance with your wife, she is left with a void in her soul. Romancing Your Man
Barbara Rainey
It comes down to one simple principle—love your neighbor as you would want to be loved. Q&A: When Your Spouse's Weight Turns You Off
Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dealing with a large weight gain in your spouse.

10 Ways to Romance Your Husband
These ideas will help you freshen your love life. 15 Ways to Please Your Husband
Barbara Rainey
These cue cards will help you enhance your husband's self-worth by discovering—and doing—what pleases him. A Yearly Surprise
Dave Boehi
Some friends explain how their tradition of going on a getaway each year keeps their marriage strong. Affair Proof Your Marriage
Dennis Rainey
Seven suggestions for deeper intimacy with your spouse. Are You Experiencing Real Intimacy in Your Marriage?
Barbara Rosberg
Only by building your marital foundation first in Christ can you achieve the true intimacy that God intended. Becoming the Man of Her Dreams
Dennis Rainey
Your wife needs you to pursue a relationship with her—not just when you want romance, but as a way of life. Before You Touch Her Body
C.J. Mahaney
For romance to deepen, here is a truth that should be emblazoned on the heart of every husband. Biblical Principles About Contraception
Dennis Rainey
Nine reminders taken from the FamilyLife Today series "A Biblical Approach to Family Planning." Habits, Grooves, and Ruts
Dave Boehi
The Song of Solomon is a book full of godly wisdom about sexuality, marriage, and romance. How can I increase romance and non-sexual intimacy in my marriage?
Dennis Rainey
Five tips to put some spark back into your relationship. How Do Men and Women Differ in How They View Sex?
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
God uses our different needs to create a "one flesh" relationship. Motherhood and Loverhood
Karen Scalf Linamen
A happy love life is good for your children. Q&A: Reviving a Diminishing Sex Drive
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Communication is the key to making intimacy thrive. Q&A: Stressed, Exhausted, and Not in the Mood
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Has God played a cruel joke by giving many men a strong sex drive?
Q&A: When Your Child Invades Your Relationship
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Protecting your "together time." Recapturing Romance
Dennis Rainey
Are there any 'foxes' in the vineyard of your marriage? Recovering Intimacy After an Affair
Dave Carder
It is possible to become one again. Refresh Your Lovemaking
Nancy Cobb and Connie Grigsby
Regaining Intimacy
Dennis Rainey
Four secrets to a happy marriage. Romance: Surviving the Diaper Phase
Glen and Christie Hoos
Romantic Ways to Fan the Flames
Jayna Richardson
Ten creative ways to add some sugar and spice to your marriage. The Irresistible Man
Dennis Rainey
A romantically satisfying marriage requires the husband understand his wife's three nonnegotiables. The Power of a Woman
Barbara Rainey
God has given us women the privilege and the ability to bring life to our husbands with our love. The Power of Sexual Intimacy
Ed and Gaye Wheat
There are three functioning aspects of human intimacy: love, sensuousness, and sexuality. The Power of Touch
Ed Wheat and Gloria Okes Perkins
Twenty-five suggestions for non-sexual touching. Those Little "Foxes" That Rob Marriage of Romance
Barbara Rainey
How do you balance being a mom with being an attractive, romantic, interesting wife? True Stories of Creative Romance
Drew and Kit Coons
What Does Hollywood Teach Us About Love?
David Boehi
The film and television industry promotes the same views—over and over again. Why Romance is Important
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Like any good fire in the fireplace, your marriage needs attention and fuel. Why Sex Is So Important to Your Husband
Barbara Rainey
A man's sexual performance with his wife is an inseparable part of who he is. Your Marriage Comes First
Dave Boehi
The Missing Ingredient
Dennis Rainey
Ideas for Special Getaways