“I would like to say to people, open your eyes and find beauty where you normally don’t expect it.” —Jean Paul Gaultier Sexual intimacy is about more than just intercourse. In fact, nonverbal behaviors, such as keeping your eyes open during sex, can help cultivate feelings of closeness and connection. Although it may seem awkward…

“It’s always the little decisions that have the biggest impact.” —Mark Cuban As you age, your body and hormones will inevitably change. This can lead to challenges in your Sexual Intimacy Pillar with drops in libido, desire, or interest in sex.  Hormone therapy is an effective way to get your body back on track. 

After being married for a while, you might feel stumped about the best ways to initiate sex and keep things exciting. It’s not uncommon to fall into routines, especially with your sexual intimacy. However, getting stuck doing the same things over and over can rob your marriage of the passion and sense of adventure you…

When was the last time you and your spouse took a shower together?  For many couples, showering together is a way to build intimacy—the closeness and connection between the two of you—while also adding an element of fun to marriage. 

“Don’t let others define you, you define yourself.” —Ginni Rometty You and your spouse have the power to define every aspect of your marriage, from emotional and spiritual intimacy to financial, recreational, and beyond.  Sexual intimacy is just as important to define in your marriage. And it’s up to the two of you. 

“Good things come to those who initiate.” —Susan Roane To keep sexual intimacy strong in your marriage, your initiation needs to go beyond just saying, “Let’s have sex.” Romance, initiation, foreplay, and intercourse all play vital roles in your sexual intimacy. If you’re brushing aside initiation each time, you’ll miss out on opportunities to grow…

Hormones dictate a lot, so knowing how to deal with hormonal imbalances is vital to keep your marriage strong. From mood to metabolism and even sexual function, your hormones affect many areas of your life. It can be frustrating when these hormones fall out of balance. Hormonal imbalances can occur for all kinds of reasons,…

“When you love someone you protect them from pain, you don’t become the cause of it.” —Anonymous Infidelity doesn’t just happen. Affairs often occur when one spouse finds something that’s missing in the marriage with someone else.  It is never okay to step out of your marriage because of a disconnect.