In this episode of the Girlfriends podcast, Danielle Bean interviews Sarah Bartel about intimacy in marriage. They discuss the lack of conversation around this topic and the need for a Catholic lens when discussing sex and marriage. Sarah shares her journey of becoming a Catholic moral theologian specializing in sexual ethics and marriage. She talks about the challenges women face in this area, including the pressure from a sex-saturated culture and the expectations of purity culture. Sarah emphasizes the importance of emotional connection, communication, and understanding the body's natural rhythms in enhancing marital intimacy.
Takeaways
- Intimacy in marriage is an important but often overlooked topic that needs to be approached with a Catholic lens.
- Women often suffer from a lack of information and feel shame when it comes to discussing intimacy in marriage.
- There is a need for practical guidance and a woman's perspective on this topic in the Catholic world.
- Marital intimacy requires emotional connection, communication, and understanding of the body's natural rhythms.
- It is important to approach intimacy in marriage with a positive and holistic view, recognizing the gift and beauty of sexuality.
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