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Can Sex Be Hot and Holy at the Same Time?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 7, 2022 | Sexual Intimacy

Can sex be hot and holy at the same time? One of my big picture passions that I want people to understand is that sex is more than just physical–it’s supposed to be deeply intimate too. And maybe to understand that, we need to take a step back to see what...

What Does Making Love Really Mean? The Beauty of Sexual Intimacy

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 21, 2018 | Sexual Intimacy

Making love and having sex are not the same thing. One is far more profound. One is a deep love, a deep knowing. The other is simply about the physical act. This month on Wednesdays we’re talking about different aspects of intimacy. I started by talking about...

Reader Question: Why Do You Focus So Much on “Steamy” Sex?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 7, 2016 | Making Sex Feel Good, Sexual Intimacy

Is sacred sex the opposite of steamy sex? This week on To Love, Honor and Vacuum we’re going to be looking at how God made sex to be awesome (this is going to be a fun week!). I’m going to start it off a little differently, though. Every Monday I like to...

29 Days to Great Sex Day 27: Experiencing Spiritual Intimacy While You Make Love

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Feb 27, 2012 | Bare Marriage

Can we really experience spiritual intimacy during sex? To be truly spiritually intimate is beautiful. It’s the difference between making love and just having sex. If you’re longing for that kind of intimate connection with your husband, you’ve come...