Author archives: Laura M. Brotherson
Website: http://www.strengtheningmarriage.com
Bio:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Sex Therapist, Laura M. Brotherson is the founder of "The Marital Intimacy Institute"" with a mission to help couples create "sextraordinary" marriages. She counsels with couples and individuals in private practice (and online) and is passionate about helping couples navigate the intricacies of intimacy--specializing in healthy sexuality, sex therapy, and sex addiction. She is the author of the best-selling book And They Were Not Ashamed — Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment, Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage, and her latest book --From Honeymoon to Happily Ever After: 23 Keys to Prepare for a Sextraordinary Marriage, with nearly 100,000 copies sold. She also has a fabulous online course for women to help them develop their "Sexual Wholeness."
As a Certified Family Life Educator, Laura is also actively engaged in helping to build strong marriages and families by providing marriage education through Couples Cruises, articles, newsletters, radio and television broadcasts, "The Marital Intimacy Show" podcasts, and presenting at conferences and workshops. Laura is a regular contributor to the KSL Television "Studio 5" morning show.
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The following is an email from a woman who shares her experience with feeling rejected sexually, and how it changed her perspective on many things about sex and the marriage relationship. We appreciate her willingness to share her insights. Dear Laura, I think I have
on Mar 6, 2012 • with 20 Comments
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Sexual intimacy is as important for the health and vitality of the marriage relationship as is emotional closeness and spiritual connection. Sexual nourishment that feeds both husband and wife is the dessert of married life. Strengthening your marriage intimately — emotionally, spiritually and sexually —
on Feb 29, 2012 • with 3 Comments
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Vote Best Marriage Blog Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog We were pretty excited to learn that “Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog” was voted as an About.com Readers’ Choice Award Top 5 FINALIST for Best Marriage Blog! Voting is open til March 21st. We hope you’ll vote for us, and
on Feb 28, 2012 • with No Comments
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In working with couples it is quite evident that men and women each assign different meaning to lovemaking. It is common, and not terribly surprising that many women do not fully understand the nature of the sexual relationship from a man’s perspective. To be fair,
on Feb 24, 2012 • with 109 Comments
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Congratulations to Trevor and Danielle! — 2012 Winners of the StrengtheningMarriage.com Annual Couples Photos Valentine’s Drawing for a free night’s getaway to the romantic Anniversary Inn. Thank you to everyone who submitted entries for our 7th Annual Couples Photos drawing. We especially loved the fun and creative entries this
on Feb 21, 2012 • with No Comments
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Just had to share this super cute Valentine’s Day gift I found at the store! You gotta share it with your sweetie! : )
on Feb 14, 2012 • with No Comments
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Guest Post By Spencer DeGraw, The Anniversary Inn We love The Anniversary Inn and our association with them in helping to strengthen marriages! Be sure to take advantage of our “StrengtheningMarriage.com” discount with The Anniversary Inn! Thank you Anniversary Inn for helping couples have wonderfully romantic
on Feb 14, 2012 • with No Comments
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Just 3 days left ’til Valentine’s Day! Hey Everyone! Just wanted to be sure you know about the many resources here on Laura’s Strengthening Marriage Blog for Valentine’s Day ideas and other Gift Ideas. Valentine’s Day — Click here for a list of all blog posts
on Feb 11, 2012 • with No Comments
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This post is in connection with episode #030 “I Am a Sexual Being, and It’s Good” of The Marital Intimacy Show. For your convenience, the questions from that episode are posted here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’ve recently come across some interesting research about women and the sexual
on Jan 25, 2012 • with No Comments
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The mechanics of “having sex” are fairly simple, but really “making love” and developing a good intimate relationship takes some time and effort. Movies, pornography and other media tell us that sex is–or should be–easy, which is a set up for problems in a real
on Jan 14, 2012 • with 1 Comment
