One of the more comprehensive marital sex books for Christian/LDS couples; Addresses the emotional, spiritual and sexual dimensions of marriage; Goes into depth regarding the secrets of the female sexual response, and the differences between men and women and their sexual wiring; Also helps couples overcome inhibiting factors in the intimate relationship.

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Sex; Marriage; Parenting

Provides valuable insights to better understand sexual intimacy, and create more passion in the intimate relationship.

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Sex

A fabulous book if you really want to understand the "refining fire" potential of the sexual relationship in marriage. The sexual crucible in marriage provides for the necessary polishing process each spouse needs for wholeness, aliveness and oneness.

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Sex

Provides some good basics regarding God's designs for sex, and basic sexual techniques; Addresses some common sexual problems, such as premature ejaculation and preorgasmia.

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Sex

Written by a Christian sex therapist, this book is another excellent resource on the gift of sexual intimacy in marriage. As one of my Christian Sex Therapy training books, this book also provides valuable information for any couple. Dr. Rosenau includes a variety of illustrations on lovemaking positions and sensual massage. In addition to great information about enhancing pleasure and enjoying the lovemaking experience, he also addresses common sexual hurdles such as body image, orgasmic issues, ejaculation issues, desire discrepancies and more.

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Sex

A great primer for understanding the foundational human need for intimacy--emotionally, spiritually and sexually; Also addresses the concept of intimacy diversions and drains that get in the way of a fulfilling sexual relationship.

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Sex

A great book to gain insights into the differences in sexual desire between spouses, and suggestions for overcoming those differences.

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Sex

Another good staple sex book that focuses on the basics, and addresses some common sexual problems.

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Sex

This is a must-read for anyone who is currently single and wanting to pursue God's designs for single sexuality, in preparation for marriage. This book takes a look at the big picture of single sexuality in terms of body, mind and soul -- soul virginity. As so much more than "Just don't," Soul Virgins provides the "why" and the "how" of true love waiting until marriage. This book can help you create a foundation of sexual wholeness that will bless your life at any stage of life. Learn more about the Soul Virgins movement.

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Preparing for Marriage, Sex

A staple for any couple who wants to truly understand how to love each other effectively, and to make the most of their marriage-strengthening efforts.

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Marriage, Sex

Hendrix' Imago Relationship principles taught in this book are crucial components in creating a healthy and strong relationship, though the sexual relationship is not a direct focus of this book.

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Marriage

This is one of my favorite parenting books! It takes a positive approach to parenting challenges. John Gray suggests the following five messages of positive parenting to give to children: It's okay to be different. It's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to express negative emotions. It's okay to want more. It's okay to say no, but remember mom and dad are the bosses.

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Parenting

Too many marriages end when someone says "I've fallen out of love with you," or "I don't love you anymore." The Love Dare discusses how these statements reveal a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love. As featured in the popular new movie "Fireproof," The Love Dare is a 40-day guided devotional experience that will lead your heart back to truly loving your spouse while learning more about the divine design, nature, and source of true love. Each reading includes Scripture, a statement of principle, the day's "dare," and a journaling area and check box to chart progress. Dare to take The Love Dare, and see your marriage change forever. Check out our Resource entry on the movie "Fireproof" as well for more information.

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Marriage

This great little pocketbook is a must-have for couples to keep by their bed for some interesting pillow talk, or to keep in their car when they are out and about traveling, or to have when out on date night. This book makes it easy to get beyond surface stuff to really get to know your spouse more intimately. Keep topics such as children and finances off-limits and delve into the questions that can connect heart and soul. Remember men--intimate conversation may be one of the few true aphrodisiacs for women! "365 Questions For Couples" shows you how to get closer to your partner by asking and answering thought-provoking questions on such subjects as: Your relationship, Relationships with others, Goals and fantasies, Memories, and Sex . There are no right or wrong answers. So put some quiet time aside, make yourself comfortable and enter together into a world of goals, dreams, emotions, and your previously hidden self!

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Marriage, Intimacy

Elizabeth Marquardt provides a compelling look at the experience of children of divorce. She asks if there really is such a thing as a “good divorce.” Determined to uncover the truth, Elizabeth Marquardt—herself a child of divorce—conducted, with Professor Norval Glenn, a pioneering national study of children of divorce. In Between Two Worlds, she weaves the findings of that study together with powerful stories of the childhoods of young people from divorced families. The hard truth, she says, is that while divorce is sometimes necessary, even amicable divorces sow lasting inner conflict in the lives of children. When a family breaks in two, children who stay in touch with both parents must travel between two worlds, trying alone to reconcile their parents’ often strikingly different beliefs, values, and ways of living. Marquardt’s book is essential reading for anyone who grew up “between two worlds” or wants to understand those that have.

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Divorce

This is my favorite little book for learning the incredibly effective Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) self-help tool. This book is simple and easy to understand with lots of diagrams to easily learn the steps toward freedom from negative and unproductive thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and emotions. I use this tool everyday to release unwanted thoughts and feelings. EFT is one of the single-most effective self-development tools you'll ever find. (See also the EFT listing under "Websites" for more information.)

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Self-development

"Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century" is one of my favorite holistic self-development books due to it's spiritual, energy-therapy focus. It offers sage advice on everything from perception and reality, and employing the law of attraction, to restoring overall mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. The book reflects the light Christ offers to heal our hearts and souls.

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Self-development

Having experienced and overcome depression, I regularly recommend this book, "Stop Depression Now: SAM-e: The Breakthrough Supplement that Works as Well as Prescription Drugs" especially for the information it provides about the naturally occurring compound SAM-e. For me SAM-e was the solution to get me on track enough to then overcome the underlying psychological causes of depression. I highly recommend this book and this supplement to anyone who isn't sure they are feeling as well as God intended.

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Depression

The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education is dedicated to making marriage education more widely available by getting information about marriage out of the research labs and into the hearts and minds of the public. People can "get smarter" about marriage, and when they know better, they will do better.

Websites

Marriage

"Educating Couples for Lifelong Relationships." The Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization whose purpose is to promote better marriages by providing enrichment opportunities and resources that strengthen couple relationships, increase intimacy and enhance personal growth, mutual fulfillment and family wellness.

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Marriage

LDSCounselors.net is a database of licensed counselors and therapists who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since it is helpful to find a counselor or therapist who shares and/or understands your values, this resource will be helpful to those who are looking a professional with similar values. Included in this database are each of the LDS Family Services offices around the world as well. LDS Family Services can be contacted for additional referrals in your area that may not otherwise be listed on this website. You can search by License type or location. This resource is a product of The Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists (AMCAP).

Websites

Finding a Counselor

TherapistLocator.net is a database of therapists who are clinical members of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Many are licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) who are specially trained in marriage and family issues.

Websites

Finding a Counselor

Marriage counseling is a complex form of therapy. Finding a well qualified marriage therapist, especially a marriage friendly therapist can be difficult. Counselors have varying degrees of commitment to marriage, which can affect the way they do therapy. Many therapists also lack training and experience in marriage counseling. The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists is the only pro-commitment marriage counseling resource of top marriage therapists who are committed to support couples in building a stronger marriage.
Click here for: "Questions about Marriage Friendly Therapy"
Click here for: "Questions to Ask a Marriage Therapist"
Click here for: "What to Look For in a Marriage Therapist"
Click here for: "How [Non-Marriage Friendly] Therapists Can Harm Marriages"

Websites

Finding a Counselor

Finding a sex therapist can be difficult. Finding one that shares your values may be even more difficult. This list of Christian sex therapists will hopefully give you a place to start in finding a good therapist who specializes in sexual issues. ABCST is associated with Sexual Wholeness, Inc.

Websites

Finding a Counselor

Given the difficulty of finding a good sex therapist who also respects the divinity of marriage and sexuality, we have created the "Marital Intimacy Therapist Registry" (MITR) as a place for couples all over the world to find counselors that can help them improve their intimate relationships.

All therapists who have read and/or who are familiar with Laura Brotherson's book And They Were Not Ashamed--Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment, and who are willing and able to help couples with sexual intimacy issues are invited to send us their information.

Websites

Finding a Counselor

This website provides helpful premarital information to help couples better prepare for their future marriage. Sponsored by the BYU School of Family Life.

Websites

Preparing for Marriage

For a small fee this extensive online questionnaire provides valuable relationship information to discuss prior to marriage or within marriage. Whether you're dating, engaged, or already married, understanding yourself and your partner better helps you identify and discuss the challenges and strengths that exist in your relationship.

Click here for: FAQs about the survey

Websites

Preparing for Marriage

LifeSTAR Network provides individual, group, and family therapy to people struggling with pornography and sexual addictions. LifeSTAR has developed a variety of powerful educational tools, including a user-friendly workbook series and other supplementary materials to help addicts and their partners rise above addiction. With demand for services, programs, and products to overcome addictions increasing, the LifeSTAR Network was established to make the LifeSTAR program available through licensed LifeSTAR Network therapists nationwide.

Websites

Addictions

SelfGrowth.com is a complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of self-help Web Sites on the World Wide Web.

Websites

Self-development

This Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an effective means of working with the energy system of the body to release negative energy that often gets stored in the body wreaking all sorts of havoc. This mind/body healing technique combines the physical, mental and emotional for a holistic approach to healing. EFT is a self help protocol, designed for ease of use so that anyone can benefit from Emotional Freedom Techniques without prior knowledge about energy meridians. EFT employs a simple tapping technology on certain energy meridians of the body. I personally use this technique every day to clear my mind of negative and unproductive thoughts and emotions. Also check out the Emotional Freedom book by Garry Flint to easily learn this great self-help tool.

Websites

Self-development

Do you know your strengths? As an outgrowth of the positive psychology movement, founders have created a scientifically grounded survey to assess character strengths. Nearly 1 million people worldwide have taken the "VIA Inventory of Signature Strengths," also known as the "VIA Survey on Character." All surveys are free and confidential, and require free registration. The survey center includes: VIA Survey on Character, VIA Brief Strengths Survey, VIA Youth Survey. Take the survey today and find out what your strengths are. Learn more about the nonprofit VIA Institute on Character devoted to advancing the scientific understanding of character.

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Self-development

Peggy Vaughn, author of many books and articles on extramarital affairs provides helpful information and resources to help anyone affected by an affair.

Websites

Infidelity

NARTH is a professional organization with a plethora of information and resources dealing with subjects concerning human sexuality and specifically same-gender attraction issues viewed from a traditional values perspective. The information and resources available here are written by outstanding authors, using the latest scientific research, but are also considered "politically incorrect" given their traditional family values perspective. This organization strives to insure that all the necessary information on same-gender issues is available, so that people can make informed personal and public policy decisions. You'll find information and resources on homosexuality, pornography, premature sexuality, and other related topics that are of interest to families as well as therapists and academicians.

Websites

Same-gender Attraction

Husband & Wife is one of the few physical stores, and online stores, promoting a tasteful, comfortable and clean atmosphere where couples can find new and exciting ways to express their romantic love for each other. Products are free of graphic images and offensive or crude language. Lingerie is available online and is displayed only on mannequins. Lingerie and other romantic gifts can also be purchased in their Utah store -- 57 E. Main Street, American Fork, UT 84003, 801-756-LOVE (5683).

Intimacy Products

Sex

Love2Romance.com is a website dedicated to strengthening marriages by helping couples make each other a priority, and by providing romantic gifts for women to give that get their husband's attention, create anticipation, show flirtation, speak adoration, demonstrate appreciation, and help encourage physical affection. You'll find fabulously fun gifts, such as the "Merry Christmas Deer Kit," and services such as the "Romance Consultant" that provides monthly romance prompts for you to give your honey. Check out the Romance Gifts here.

Intimacy Products

Sex, Marriage

Bliss is a fun way to add some passion and spice to the intimate relationship. It can be adapted to any comfort level, and would be especially fun for those who have already worked through their inhibitions to develop greater comfort with the sexual relationship. One of the benefits of a "bedroom" game like this is that it allows for greater amounts of foreplay and types of foreplay, imbued with anticipation, to help both husband and wife get in the game! I recommend this fun and romantic couples computer game to all those who want to add some playfulness and passion to their intimate relationship.

Intimacy Products

Sex, Marriage

Simply Sweet Marriage (SSM) is an online store that provides intimate products, resources, and apparel in a clean, safe and tasteful environment - free from pornography. SimplySweetMarriage.com promotes healthy marital relations through cultivating the intimate sexual relationship that husbands and wives are meant to enjoy. Intimate products--including books, furniture, games, small vibrators, Kegel exercisers, organic lubricants and more, can help cultivate and increase marital intimacy. SSM presents these products in a tasteful way while providing invaluable product education pages as well. Look for giveaways and free printable information. Serving the United States (most APO/AFO boxes) and Canada.

Intimacy Products

Sex, Marriage

Enjoy these high-quality, edible lovemaking products for fun and functionality in your intimate relationship. This is an intimate products company you can feel good about supporting. Smell it...Feel it...Taste it...Love it!

• Relaxation--Intimate Massage Oil
• Manipulation--Intimate Massage Cream
• Expectation--Intimate Massage Gel
• Sophistication--Shimmer Intimate Duster

Intimacy Products

Sex

The Anniversary Inn is one of Laura's favorite romantic getaways. With so many fun and different themed rooms to choose from it's a new adventure everytime. Each suite has a jetted tub, and large screen TVs to relax and get away from the cares of the world. Guests enjoy complimentary cheesecake and sparkling cider upon check in, as well as a freshly baked breakfast delivered directly to the room in the morning. The Anniversary Inn is one of America's most romantic inns, found in Salt Lake City, and Logan, Utah as well as Boise, Idaho. Check out the room photos and choose your favorite theme room to reserve for your romantic getaway.

Getaways

"'Gay'-rights leader quits homosexuality"
By Art Moore
www.WorldNetDaily.com

He was a rising star in the "gay rights" movement, but Michael Glatze now declares not only has he given up activism – he's no longer a homosexual. Glatze – who had become a frequent media source as founding editor of Young Gay America magazine – tells the story of his transformation in an exclusive column published by World Net Daily.

Articles

Same-gender Attraction

It’s not everyday that you find a movie that sends a strong marriage-education message to strengthen marriages. Fireproof is must-see movie for all those who want to see what it takes to succeed in marriage. It has action and drama, love and humor, and intense emotion. It sends a message rarely seen on the big screen that your marriage is worth fighting for, and that the best way to go about it is by including God in the process. Click here for Laura's review of Fireproof. DVD available Jan. 27, 2009. Also check out The Love Dare book to help you apply the principles of love into your marriage.

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Marriage