#150 The Sex-quel. Follow Up Sex Episode With Rachel Denning

Is your marriage feeling more like a roommate situation than a passionate partnership?
Do you dread sex or feel like it's just one more thing on your to-do list?

You're not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the honest, uncomfortable, and totally transformational truth about how to build a great sexual relationship in marriage. This is a raw and vulnerable conversation between husband and wife—parents of 7—about what it really takes to create deep intimacy, desire, and connection even during the most stressful seasons of life.

We unpack the emotional and biological differences between men and women that lead to resentment, rejection, and miscommunication—and how to overcome them. You'll learn how to reframe intimacy as a gift instead of a duty, and how simple mindset shifts can totally change your relationship dynamic.

This isn’t about shame, obligation, or surface-level advice. It’s about education, empathy, and intentional connection—so you can create a marriage that’s emotionally and sexually fulfilling for both of you.

Whether you’ve been married 3 years or 30, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to restore passion, rebuild emotional safety, and finally understand the REAL keys to a thriving, satisfying sex life.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Why men and women often completely misunderstand each other sexually
✅ How to rewire your thinking around sex and intimacy
✅ Why sex is NOT just “one more thing” on your to-do list
✅ The science behind male and female arousal and connection
✅ The difference between “duty sex” and passionate connection
✅ How to break out of the cycle of rejection, resentment, and withdrawal
✅ The habits that kill desire—and how to replace them with ones that cultivate it

🗣️ Memorable Quotes:

"If your man doesn’t desire you, he doesn’t really love you."
"I spent more energy trying to get out of sex than it would’ve taken to just have it."
"You’re not rejecting sex—you’re rejecting his love."
"Intimacy isn’t a duty. It’s a sacred way to receive and give love."
"It’s not one more task. It’s the glue that makes your marriage magical."

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