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Sexual Confidence Doesn’t Mean You’re Willing to Try Anything in Bed

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 8, 2021 | Sexual Intimacy, Spicing Things Up

There’s a myth that sexual confidence and being adventurous in bed are synonyms. I think they’re related, but only tangentially, and I think the fact that we equate them is part of the problem. In October and November we’re talking about sexual...

Can Christians Use Sex Toys?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 21, 2021 | Bare Marriage

Today I want to revisit a rather controversial topic. Except “want” is really not the right word. I’d love to run as far away from this one as possible. But I keep being asked about sex toys, and I haven’t written about them in a long time, and...

Reader Question: What if My Husband Thinks I’m Boring in Bed?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 7, 2020 | Sexual Intimacy, Spicing Things Up

What do you do if your husband accuses you of being boring in bed–or when your husband thinks your sex life is boring? It’s our Sex Questions You Can’t Ask Your Pastor month, and I wanted to start with this one because it’s a great example of...

10 Sexy Questions to Ask Your Husband

by Emily Murchison | May 19, 2020 | Bare Marriage

Want some sexy questions to ask your husband to get the party started? You’ve come to the right place! I’m getting ready for a big series in June when we’re going to talk about emotional labor and mental load, and we’ve been talking about some...

THE LINGERIE SERIES: How to Choose Lingerie that Makes You Feel Sexy

by Rebecca Lindenbach | Aug 7, 2019 | Series, Spicing Things Up

What does “lingerie” mean to you? Some of us, when we think lingerie, immediately think of sexy, lacy pieces that take about 10 minutes to actually get into and about 30 seconds to take off. You know the pieces I’m talking about–the ones that...

How to Get More Adventurous in Bed

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 17, 2019 | Spicing Things Up

Want to get more adventurous when it comes to sex, but don’t know where to start? This month we’re focusing on practical tips for a better sex life. We’ve talked about how to try new positions, how to have sex even when it’s so hot you...