What are some reasons you have been reluctant to wait for sex? Have you been afraid of being “behind” your peers developmentally? Feeling stressed by sexual tension in your body? Experiencing pressure from your significant other? Maybe you have not been reluctant to wait for sex, but the world around you keeps saying, “You are crazy if you don’t do it. There is something wrong with you. Everybody’s doing it. It’s so great.” There are so many voices in the wind that want to influence us, which is why we have to continuously saturate our minds with Scripture. “Do not be conformed to this … [Read more...]

There are a plethora of reasons in the world why couples should not wait until marriage to have sex. It is obviously an unpopular idea. Why? Well, sex is fun and it feels good. Waiting for rewards is never fun, but it certainly builds character (which is ironically [or, perhaps not] what is needed for better sex...). When we buy something and refuse to read the instructions, we run the risk of harming ourselves, others, and damaging the product. Somewhere along the line, the world separated the act of human sexuality from God – as if God is against sex – when, in reality, it was His idea! … [Read more...]

When it comes to sex, the world has a lot of advice. You don’t have to look too far to find a sex quiz, an article about how to have better sex, and a willing “expert” who would love to tell you all he or she knows on the topic. It is a favorite subject for many, so you will never have to look far for sexual advice. And, because sexual advice is so plentiful, we have to be careful what advice we take. Be leery of people who encourage you to go after your own sexual needs. Though they probably mean well, they are presenting a picture of sex that is less than ideal. The beauty of sex is that … [Read more...]

Sex. It’s everyone’s favorite topic. It’s the most exciting chapter in all marriage books. In many ways, it has driven our culture. And for those who are choosing to wait until marriage to “partake,” it is an exciting and tantalizing mystery. So, as you prepare to connect intimately with your future husband or wife, consider the following advice on sexual intimacy: Create Your Own “Normal” Thanks to Hollywood, outspoken Aunt Emily, prudish Aunt Jane, and our talks with friends, we go into marriage with sexual expectations. We have such thoughts as “Newlyweds are supposed to do it every … [Read more...]