Charting Toward Intimacy
Looking for answers to the questions you don't want to Google? Not sure where to get help when your sexual life is on the rocks and everything the secular culture has to offer is only making things worse? Welcome to Charting Toward Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse.
Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 245
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
What does the Church Teach About Female Orgasm? | Ep. 238
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In this episode, Ellen Holloway addresses the often confusing topic of female orgasm within Catholic teaching. She clarifies what is morally …
How Open to Life Do We Really Need to Be? | Ep. 237
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the real-life challenges of fertility decisions and what it means to be "open to life" from a Catholic per…
Arousal Doesn't Just Happen To You | Ep. 236
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In this episode of Ellen Holloway breaks down the myth that arousal just happens on its own. She expl…
What Do We Need to Figure Out to Make Sex Amazing? | Ep. 235
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Here's all the things you and your husband should figure out with sex so that it's amazing and you can avoid disagreements and dissatisfaction.
Is It Selfish To Put All My Focus On Myself In Order To Orgasm? | Ep. 234
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In this episode, Ellen addresses the common concern of needing to focus on yourself to orgasm and reassures listeners that doing so is not selfish, but …
What to do When Sex Has Become Unintentionally Transactional | Ep. 233
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the topic of transactional sex within marriages. They share personal storie…
Why it Bothers Us So Much When He Asks, "So...When Are We Gonna Have Sex?" | Ep. 232
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If you’ve ever felt unseen or pressured when your husband asks about sex, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, communicate…
How the Temperaments Affect Your Sex Life (part 2) | 231
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen break down how each temperament p…
Pregnancy Does Not Need to be the End of Pleasurable Sex | Ep. 230
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In this episode, Ellen shares a personal story from her third pregnancy, when the usual routines in the bedroo…
Why Does Sex Have to End PIV if We're Infertile? | Ep. 229
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In this episode, Ellen discusses the Catholic Church's teaching on the necessity of male ejaculation inside the vagina, even in cases of infertility, me…
You're Probably Hormonally Dysregulated | Ep. 228
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss how everyday habits affect brain chemistry, focusing on hormones like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, an…
Future You Has An Amazing Sex Life | Ep. 227
Learn how to overcome your mind drama to finally reach Orgasm
In this episode, Ellen guides listeners through a powerful mental exercise to help envision and step into the version of themselves with t…
Why Can't We Get a Vasectomy? | Ep. 226
In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss why the Catholic Church opposes permanent sterilization methods such as vasectomies and tubal ligation. They explore deeper meanings behind the church’s te…
Sex is Not a Spectator Sport | Ep. 225
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In this episode, Ellen discusses the concept of 'spectator mode' during sex, where overthinking and analyzing can hinder genuine enjoyment. She explains…
Do Cholerics Want More Sex? | Ep. 224
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen dive into the four temperaments—choleric, sanguine, melancholic, and phlegmatic—…
Sex After a (Confessed) Vasectomy | Ep. 223
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Ellen addresses a listener's question about having sex after a vasectomy now that they understand Catholic Church teachings on permanent sterilization. …
You're Actually Really Hard to Love | Ep. 222
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Ellen and Kathleen discuss the challenges of recognizing our own faults in marriage and how focusing on self-improvement can positively impact our relat…
Is Your Breathing the Reason You Can't Orgasm? | Ep. 221
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In this episode, Ellen shares a simple yet ef…
Sex After a Fight | Ep. 220
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In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the challenging topic of navigating sex and intimacy after a fight. They provide insights on balancing …
Should We Always Say Yes? | Ep. 219
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In this episode, Ellen delves into the complex issue of whether one should always say yes to their spouse in a marital context. Drawing parallels with t…