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September 2012

September 24, 2012

What if I want sex to hurt?

Several times throughout your blog you have said, “Sex should not hurt!” But, my question...

May 2012

May 26, 2012

I’ve started masturbating and I don’t know what to do…

I need help.... I started masturbating about 6 months ago. I am really struggling to...

April 2012

April 29, 2012

How can I want to have sex more?

I've been married for almost 16 years and during that time my interest in sex...

February 2012

February 15, 2012

What is my role? My husband is addicted to pornography…

I have been married for 5 years. 3 months ago I discovered my husband was...

December 2011

December 10, 2011

I am suffering from premature ejaculation…

I am currently suffering from premature ejaculation, a problem which is negatively impacting my sexual...

August 2011

August 19, 2011

How do I prepare for my marriage night?

I am a 23-year old single male and have a question (several really). I have...

June 2011

June 06, 2011

Is my husband temple worthy?

My libido is low. I'm on antidepressants and my hubby and I knew that this...

August 2010

August 07, 2010

Follow up on “Do I need to talk to the bishop?”

I admire your blog and have really benefited from many of the discussions. The following...

July 2010

July 22, 2010

Do I need to talk to the bishop?

I have been married for over 10 years & love my wife. I am happy...

July 02, 2010

Should we try a celibate marriage?

“Take a long cold shower” my Bishop encouraged, “You’ll make it son, and you’ll be...

June 2010

June 30, 2010

Is phone sex OK?

My husband is out of town. We have a very healthy and active sex life...

June 22, 2010

How can I encourage my low-drive man?

Two comments: I posted the original question about my husband's low desire. I found this...

April 2010

April 26, 2010

I need an opinion on masturbation…

I am a 29 year old active, loving, strong member of the LDS church. I...

April 22, 2010

We cannot talk about sex…

This was a response to a previous post- My wife never touches me... : My...

February 2010

February 26, 2010

Should a spouse know that the other masturbates?

Comment 1 You told this poster: "As far as masturbation, I would encourage you not...

February 22, 2010

Do I need to speak with my bishop abt our marital sex life?

I have been married for over 10 years & love my wife. I am happy...

February 06, 2010

I have vaginismus and my husband doesn’t seem interested in sex…

My husband and I have been married for almost four months. I have a condition...

January 2010

January 19, 2010

Would it be helpful for my wife to masturbate?

This is a very difficult topic for me but something I've struggled with for many...

December 2009

December 10, 2009

What am I supposed to do with disparity in libido when my wife sees me as the only problem?

One question will seemingly not go away in our marriage: How does a Mormon man...

November 2009

November 13, 2009

Are you calling masturbation wrong behavior?

Frankly, I don't believe this statement: "Most LDS women, upon learning that their husband masturbates...

November 11, 2009

I respectfully disagree with my bishop about masturbation. What should I do?

I completely agree with your answer. I think it's 100% up to the couple. My...

October 2009

October 14, 2009

Can masturbation be a healthy outlet when the other spouse is unwilling?

Assuming that both spouses are aware and approving of the practice, and that thoughts are...

October 03, 2009

If my husband stays in the church he may kill himself…

My husband has been diagnosed with Major Depression, GAD and OCD with Religious themes. Through...

September 2009

September 29, 2009

For women, can masturbation improve their drive and overall intimacy with their husband?

Since the libidos of men and women function very differently, I think masturbation can affect...

September 10, 2009

I know I need help but am at a loss as to what to do…

I came across your blog, and would first of all like to thank you for...

August 2009

August 18, 2009

Follow up on “Can you help me find ways to feel sexually fulfilled?”

I am the original poster of this question and I'd like to answer the questions...

July 2009

July 30, 2009

Can you help me find ways to feel sexually fulfilled?

I'm a newlywed & have been struggling with this problem since we first got married:...

June 2009

June 05, 2009

Could you tell me what a clitoris is?

Its me again! Wife who gets frustrated by other wives denying sex from their husbands....

June 04, 2009

Choices that will maximize our intimacy…

My wife and I had always considered masturbation without the other spouse present something that...

April 2009

April 07, 2009

What about masturbation?

What I'd like to know is why masturbation is never mentioned anymore. I believe it's...