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My Delight with Sarah BartelDo You Need a Sex Sabbatical?š«What is a sex sabbatical? How do you know if you need one? What do you do during it, and how do you change up your dynamic afterwards?In this episode, Sarah shares how a sex sabbatical can be a helpful way to reset your love life in marriage. If you're in a cycle of obligation sex, forcing yourself to have painful sex, or just feeling burnt out, used, or resentful about sex in your marriage, a sex sabbatical can be just what a wife needs. It can give her the time to reflect on how she...
2025-12-1321 min
Kingdom Sexuality199: Q&A! Filming, Initiating, Body Fluids, & More!Today's episode is another classic Q&A episode where we take questions you guys have sent us and we discuss our answers. You won't want to miss this spicy episode!
2:00 How do I help my wife be more confident to initiate more?
8:40 How do you maintain intimacy through stressful times?
11:10 How do I help my wife get out of her head during sex?
14:55 How to not be grossed out by bodily fluids in mouth during oral sex?
19:07 How soon can/should sex be re-introduced postpartum?
2024-09-0247 min
The Hormone Genius PodcastS4 Ep. 18: The Importance of Sexual Health for Women with Sarah Bartel PhDDo you desire a better sex life? Have you struggled to enjoy sex and hope for a better understanding of how you can enhance this part your relationship? This episode is a VERY in depth discussion about sex, and how we as women can attain a healthier view of our sexuality to strengthen our relationship with our spouse. We also discuss common issues in sexual dysfunction, orgasm, and the larger health benefits of sex for women; mind, body & soul. "Your libido will show up for you, when you show up for yourself!" Sarah B.
Our guest today is Sarah Bartel...
2024-02-0750 min
Knowing Her SexuallyThe Golden Trio J welcomes Ruth Buezis of Awaken Love, to talk about three activities associated with female orgasm (and none of them is intercourse!). And a reminder: If you can help Chris Taylor financially, head to the GoFundMe page set up in honor of the passing of her husband, Doug. Any amount is appreciated and will help to defer funeral expenses and assist her with transition. Resources Awaken-Love (Ruth Buezis's Ministry) These 3 Actions Could Bring You to Orgasm - Hot, Holy & Humorous Manual Play for Her - Hot, Holy & Humorous...
2024-01-0421 min
Kingdom Sexuality156: Duty Sex vs Loving Sex with Ruth BuezisYou're not going to want to miss this incredible interview Alana and Tiera did with author of Awaken Love, Ruth Beuzis! They tackle topics of duty sex, sex as a need vs want, and more!
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2023-11-0639 min
Awaken LoveTaking Responsiblity for Your OrgasmWhether you realize it or not, your spouse cannot make you orgasm. Your spouse can make you a priority, learn about what works for you, and encourage you, but they cannot make it happen. And... putting responsiblity where it does not belong is not fair and will add all kinds of unhelpful pressure.
So, I want to share what I have learned about taking responsibility for myself.
2023-10-2511 minAwaken LoveHanging Onto God When....Jane's story of going throug a really hard time with her husband will inspire you to hang onto God. His confession of a porn struggle led Jane to reach out for help, pray for her husband and grow herself. Her transformation inspired his faith that he could be different too. Yearts later, they have created a marriage that is honest, real, intimate and filled with passion.
2023-10-1044 minAwaken LoveWhy Play GamesPlaying games is not just something that is fun to do during sex. Playing games during sex actually helps you to grow, get unstuck, and creates a level playing field. Check out the Intimately Us App.
2023-09-2109 minAwaken LoveMove from Shame to ChosenFrom growing up as a pastors kid and having lots of unanswered questions, Amber made some choices that filled her with shame. But today she lives in freedom because she has received God's gift of redemption and knows that regardless of her past, God chose her.
2023-07-1841 minAwaken LoveChanging What You BelieveDuring sex we always have meanings running through our mind. Sometimes they are lies about our husband and other times they are lies about ourselves. But we must become aware of what we are telling ourselves during sex, quesion whether it is true, and if it is not, decide what truth to tell ourselves. It is by taking our minds captive, and our body experiencing the truth, that we change what we believe.
2023-07-0307 minAwaken LoveFiguring Out Sex in CommunityThis young bride knew enough to keep asking questions and be patient with herself as she figured out sex in marriage. There is a lot to be learned from her example of looking for other Christians for guidance, and challenging the silence around sex that exists in church.
2023-06-2038 minAwaken LoveHow Your Thoughts About Sex Impact YouYour thoughts about sex, not only impact whether you are open to connecting with your spouse. Your thoughts about sex impact your physical response during sex. Start paying attention to the meanings that you put to sex and you will have greater understanding about why your body does or does not respond during sex.
2023-06-0606 minAwaken LoveFrom Duty to Desire in a Busy LifeAre you so busy keeping track of life that sex feels like just one more thing you need to do? Hear how one wife's life and marriage changed when she took the time figure out what God really wanted for her sex life.
2023-05-2329 min
Faith Inspired Podcast90. Godās design: Debunking sex myths for a joyful marriageLetās talk about sex. Yep, weāre going there. Weāre talking about the three-letter word that can make middle schoolers and adults blush - especially those in the Christian community. But guess what? God created sex, and as my guest Ruth Buezis the author of Awaken Love: The Truth About Sex that Will Transform Your Marriage, states, He made sex for us to understand the intimacy He desires for us to have with Him.Ā
We not only chat about intimacy with God but what intimacy looks like with your husband and the myths and lies we...
2023-05-2333 minAwaken LoveComfort SexCould sex be a way to comfort each other in marriage? What holds you back, and what can you discover. Also, on May 16th from 6:30-8:00 pm Ruth will host an online workshop on How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex. For more information go to Awaken-Love.net
2023-05-0808 minAwaken LoveThe Power of Forgiving YourselfSeeing yourself in others stories is a pathway towards healing. Join me as Hannah shares her powerful story of recognizing herself in the stories of other women and finally letting go of what God had already forgiven her for. Forgiving herself has helped Hannah become more courageous, stopped the negative interpretations of her husband and allowed her to experience more joy in life. Through God's healing touch, Hannah has never felt more like herself.
If you are interested in taking an Awaken Love class, then email Ruth.awakenlove@gmail.com for more information or pick up a...
2023-04-2534 minAwaken LoveWhen do you feel sexy?Others often define women's sexuality in terms of men. Have we bought into this framing and made our sexuality dependent on our husbands and what they do to get in the mood. LIke anything else, maybe we are supposed to rely on our husband for our identity. What if our husband is not responsible for getting us in the mood. Maybe we are supposed to figure out, what makes us feel sexy.
2023-04-1110 minAwaken LoveThe Wisdom of VanillaMarried almost 50 years, Gail knows what it means to have fun during sex. But she has also learned to enjoy the simple pleasures of vanilla sex. Though Gail readily made sex a priority in her marriage, she gained even more freedom when a prayer session led to healing of past baggage.Ā For more information abuot the healing prayer go to https://www.restoringthefoundations.org/ or email makeusone1@gmail.com
2023-03-2830 minAwaken LoveSex Makes Us Into OneMost of us love that idea that sex can make us into one within marriage - as long as it is on our time table, or when we feel close to our husband. But what if God created sex to make us into one when we feel disconnected, angry at our spouse, or don't agree? Do we have a spouse that we trust and do we trust God enough to step into the uncomfortable Ā and that which does not come naturally?
2023-03-1411 minAwaken LoveThe journey of IntimacyFor this mom of 5, embracing sex for herself has been a journey of ups and downs. But leaning into intimacy, vulnerably sharing and letting herself be known, both with God and with her husband has been a key. When she pushes herself to talk about sex, or her struggles with sex, then she moves towards greater freedom.Ā
2023-02-2827 min
Strong Tower Mental Health Podcast107. God's Design for Intimacy and Sex in Marriage With Ruth BuezisWe hear the myth that if you have more sex it will create more intimacy in your marriage. Or the myth that men want sex more than women. What does God say about this? What if you have a trauma history or had multiple partners or struggled with a porn addiction? Ā In this episode, you will hear from the amazing and gentle teacher and author Ruth Buezis. She wrote the book Awaken Love and teaches classes to men and women about sex. She goes directly to the source, the Word of God and debunks the myths right away to r...
2023-02-2041 minAwaken LoveBeing BeautifulMany of us struggle to freely share our bodies with our husband, and you might think thatās normal or no big deal. Or maybe youāve convinced yourself that if you just stopped comparing yourself to photoshopped images, the problem would go away.
But learning to share your body during sex requires a radical self-acceptance. Embracing the undeniable truth that YOU are God's creation - absolutely unique, made in the image of God, and stunningly beautiful, inside and out, will set you free ā not just in the marriage bed but as a way of understanding Godās radica...
2023-02-1412 minAwaken LoveFinding UnityListen to the story of Charlie, a Christian wife that wanted more unity and intimacy in her marriage. Learn the importance of recognizing the negative messages of the past and learning how to receive the good things that God wants us to enjoy.
2023-01-2929 min
The SPIRAL UP Podcast with Dr. LaChelle WiemeThe Power of Sex in a Marriage with Ruth BuezisLadies, did you know that God wants you to have sex and enjoy it? Seriously!Ā Ruth Buezis, author of the book Awaken Love, shares a little about how she shares the message that God wants us to have sex with our spouses and to enjoy it. She wants to make sure it is clear though that it isnāt just the work the wife should do. This is about both spouses putting in some work to learn about themselves and each other in order to make a deeper connection in their relationship.Ā Ā Looking at her own marriage, she felt that she h...
2023-01-1837 min
Can You Relate?Episode 6: Sex & Intimacy in Marriage with Ruth Buezis of Awaken LoveIn our trailer episode we talked about how we'd at times dive into tough topics that need to be talked about that simply aren't being talked about like they should. Today we talk with Ruth Buezis of Awaken Love to discuss sex & intimacy in marriage, the lies many women believe about sex and what God really intended when he created us and it! You don't want to miss it!
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Discover God's Design For Sex - Christian sex classes, blog and speaking - Awaken-Love
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2022-06-0751 min
Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell75: Amazing Intercourse with Ruth BuezisFor many individuals, myself included, intercourse can feel very pleasurable. Couples can find deep meaning through intercourse as well: feeling intimate, personal, sweet, and bonding.Ā However, intercourse isn't always fireworks for both people. And how can you make intercourse better for both people?Ā That's what we want to talk about in today's episode! I learned a lot from this episode and I hope you do too! Ruth Buezis is a gifted educator that has taught thousands of people how to improve their sex lives from a Christian perspective. She was a guest on th...
2022-03-2535 min
Sex Chat for Christian WivesIs Your Sex Life Boring?About this episode We've heard from many women that their sex life sometimes feels boring. Today, we talk about boredom in the bedroom and what to do about it. Sponsor This episode was sponsored by Venus Pearls, from Burns Logsdon Therapeutics. From the Bible The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you, my beloved. ā Song of Songs 7:13...
2022-03-2224 min
Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell17: Awakening Your Sexuality with Ruth BuezisJoin Dan on the podcast this week to discuss awakening your sexuality with Ruth Buezis. Together they discuss some common myths that people are taught about sex and how Christian culture surrounding sex can conflict with what the Bible actually says about it.Ā
2021-02-1740 minSex Chat for Christian WivesOvercoming Boredom in the BedroomWith people staying home more than ever these days, monotony is overwhelming our lives. However, there is one area of your life than can certainly move from monotonous to mind-blowing with just a few simple changes. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are talking about boredom in the bedroom and what can be done to generate more passion in your experience. What can lead to boredom in the bedroom? What can a wife do to move toward more energy, excitement, interest, and pleasure in the bedroom? What is boredom possibly masking? What are some possible solutions if...
2021-01-1924 min
Dare To Believe Podcast3.01 Ruth Buezis: Awaken LoveWeāre back with Season 3 of the Dare to Believe Podcast! Weāre pulling out the big guns for the best season yet, hitting all the hot topics including: money, dreams, [ā¦]
2020-03-1749 min
She Speaks StoriesEpisode #87. Ruth BuezisMeet Minnesotan Ruth Buezis--a wife, mom to four girls and electrical engineer who loves to build furniture. Sheās also a Christian sex educator.
Pull up a chair, friends, and lean into this life-changing story of cultivating real intimacy.
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2020-03-0641 min
Fire Up Your Moxie with Debra TrappenMoxie Chat: Ruth Buezis. * Letās Talk About Sex!Ā
Todayās #MoxieChat guest is Ruth Buezis.
Ruth is the founder of Awaken-Love.Ā She is an engineer by trade and uncovered her calling later in lifeā¦. Which is what we are going to dig into today.
Ruth taught her first sex class to eight close friends in 2012 after experiencing transformation in her own marriage. From that small beginning, her message spread by word of mouth to impact marriages around the world. She now offers online Christian sex classes for wives, husbands and engaged couples.Ā
She recently published her book, Awaken Love, an hone...
2019-12-2044 minSex Chat for Christian WivesSupport from Other Women About this episode When we struggle with sexual intimacy, we often feel alone. Our husbands may be our go-to support for most things, but if sex isn't working well, he may not be able to help us in the way we need. Sometimes what we really need is support from other women who know what we're going through. In this episode, we talk about how to find support for our sexual struggles and how to use that support to help us grow. We're joined by Ruth Buezis, founder of...
2019-11-1133 min
Delight Your Marriage224-Make Intercourse More Pleasurable for Her. Interview with Ruth Buezis Part 2Hi there! This is part 2 of my chat with Ruth Buezis, author of Awaken Love. You can listen to part 1 here. If you loved listening to part 1, part 2 delves deeper into the specifics of lovemaking and Ruth and I's thoughts about the different types of orgasm that women would love to experience.Ā Ā Other things we talk about: Just having sex vs. getting to know each other through sex The dynamics of who leads during intercourse The in and out movement for a man, it's good for him. But how about the woman? The three wa...
2019-10-0127 minDelight Your Marriage223-Make Intercourse More Pleasurable for Her. Interview with Ruth Buezis Part 1I'm so excited to chat with Ruth Buezis (author of Awaken Love) about how to transform your sex lifeĀ into something much deeper.Ā Ā Ruth started out her journey by talking about sex to 8 of her closest friends! Word spread and she's now sharing her journey to hundreds of women who used to be in the same boat as she was.Ā Ā We talk about Christian couples and the usual questions we get from them: -How do I help my wife orgasm? -How do I orgasm during intercourse (from wives...
2019-09-2423 min
Undone RedoneUR 185: Awakening Your Sex Life -- Ruth BuezisOn this week's episode of the Undone Redone Podcast, Tray and Melody sit down with Ruth Buezis to discuss awakening one's sex life and what God truly wants sex to be for married couples. She explains that God wants our marriage bed to restore us, refresh us, comfort us, make us one, and to be a picture of the intimacy that He wants with us. Ruth is the author of multiple books including Awaken Love: The Truth About Sex That Will Transform Your Marriage and leads conversations on her website, https://www.awaken-love.net/ .
2019-05-1300 minDelight Your Marriage131-Husbands: How To Make Love To Your Wife. Interview with Ruth BuezisShe and her husband teach a class to help husbands understand how to love their wife better. Here's her practical advice for men in the bedroom. Ruth BuezisĀ helps men understand women's hearts and their bodies and how those interact. Generally men are expected to be experts in the sex department, but there's so much misinformation and inappropriate stereotypes. She says that men really do want to know what to do. She compares the specific equipment of men's bodies with the female genitalia and shares the parallels in sensation and how t...
2017-01-3146 minDelight Your Marriage107-JII: Glued Together But Separate Journeys with Ruth BuezisPII: We're one flesh but clearly we're different people. How does that work? The Bible tells us "therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh," Gen 2:24. How do we do that practically? We're listening in to the second half of my interview with Ruth about what it means to let our husband journey alongside us. And be united at the same time. Ā All the links, resources, and show notes available at: delightyourmarriage.com/107 Check out Part I a...
2016-07-2629 minDelight Your Marriage106-Believe In Your Beauty with Ruth BuezisHow often do you look in the mirror and judge what is reflecting back at you? How many times have you said something negative about your body? ...this week? Ā Or when was the last time you thanked God for designing "His temple" exactly as it is? Ā In today's episode, we walk through someone else's shoes to understand how it could be different. And why God wants it to be different. Ā Ruth Buezis has a heart for God and sex in marriage. She believes that trusting our beauty and...
2016-07-1942 min