Doing Marriage Well

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This blog is not Doing Marriage Right. That would be about doing what someone thinks we should all do. Your marriage is the blending of two unique people, and what works for others may not be good for you. There are things that are nearly universally successful for couples, and things that are universally harmful. For those who follow Jesus, there are some expectations and limits. But honesty, there’s a great deal of wiggle room. We’ve seen happy couples living a wide variety of different ways. If it’s in God’s will, and both husband and wife are good with it, who am I to say anything against it? The goal here is to help you find what works well for your marriage. I will do that by offering you things to consider. As things are shared, weight them. Try those that seem like they might work for your marriage. If it’s a good fit, great. If not, ditch it, or consider how to modify it to work for your relationship. Doing Marriage Well means actually doing what builds our marriage relationships. It’s the doing that makes the difference! Every Monday I share about a marriage concept and then spend the rest of the week talking about ways to use it in your life and marriage. On Friday, I will apply the concept to sexuality.

  1. 5d ago

    Sexual Health

    Doing Marriage Well — week of July 20, 2026: a concise guide to studies and practical steps to improve sexual health and intimacy for couples. Topics include why you must advocate for yourself with doctors, the risks of over‑the‑counter supplements and off‑label treatments, and modern procedural options like penile injections, Botox, and hyaluronic acid for ED and PE. Also covered: evidence that regular sex boosts physical and mental health, a simple writing exercise to increase desire and pleasure, and five proven habits (frequency, oral sex, consistent orgasms, variety, and communication) that sustain sexual satisfaction in long‑term relationships. Links: July 22nd Sex can make menopause easier. Women who engaged in routine sexual activity experienced less vulvar pain, dryness, and irritation during everyday life. Sex can ward off depression. Sex can delay heart problems. Sex was positively related to later risk of cardiovascular events for men. For women, this was only true if the sex was good sex, meaning they felt satisfied by it. Men who had sex at least twice a week were 50 percent less likely to die of heart disease during a study compared with men who only engaged in sex once a month.  Sex can keep you from getting sick. Having sex once or twice a week significantly increases immunoglobulin A, an antibody in the mucosal membranes that is considered a first-line defence against infection. Sex improves bladder control. Sexually active women were significantly more likely to have a strong pelvic floor compared with those who were not sexually active. This helps prevent incontinence. Sex at bedtime results in better sleep. Sex improves brain health. Studies have shown sex provides various cognitive benefits for older folks. And last but not least, regular sex can result in a longer life. Multiple studies have found a correlation between an active sex life and a longer life. July 23rd A link to the study July 24th Study Link

    Sexual Health
  2. Jul 22

    The Best Natural Supplement: Regular Sex Keeps You Healthy

    This episode examines research linking regular sexual activity to a range of physical and mental health benefits, while noting the limits of correlation versus causation and the role of overall health, depression, and relationship quality. Highlights include findings on menopause symptom relief, reduced depression, lower cardiovascular risk, stronger immunity, improved pelvic floor and bladder control, better sleep, cognitive benefits, and associations with longer life — and a reminder that relationship health and seeking help for issues like ED matter. Host Paul concludes that investing in a healthy marriage and regular, satisfying sex can be one of the simplest, most powerful ways to improve overall well-being. Sex can make menopause easier. Women who engaged in routine sexual activity experienced less vulvar pain, dryness, and irritation during everyday life. Sex can ward off depression. Sex can delay heart problems. Sex was positively related to later risk of cardiovascular events for men. For women, this was only true if the sex was good sex, meaning they felt satisfied by it. Men who had sex at least twice a week were 50 percent less likely to die of heart disease during a study compared with men who only engaged in sex once a month.  Sex can keep you from getting sick. Having sex once or twice a week significantly increases immunoglobulin A, an antibody in the mucosal membranes that is considered a first-line defence against infection. Sex improves bladder control. Sexually active women were significantly more likely to have a strong pelvic floor compared with those who were not sexually active. This helps prevent incontinence. Sex at bedtime results in better sleep. Sex improves brain health. Studies have shown sex provides various cognitive benefits for older folks. And last but not least, regular sex can result in a longer life. Multiple studies have found a correlation between an active sex life and a longer life.

    The Best Natural Supplement: Regular Sex Keeps You Healthy

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This blog is not Doing Marriage Right. That would be about doing what someone thinks we should all do. Your marriage is the blending of two unique people, and what works for others may not be good for you. There are things that are nearly universally successful for couples, and things that are universally harmful. For those who follow Jesus, there are some expectations and limits. But honesty, there’s a great deal of wiggle room. We’ve seen happy couples living a wide variety of different ways. If it’s in God’s will, and both husband and wife are good with it, who am I to say anything against it? The goal here is to help you find what works well for your marriage. I will do that by offering you things to consider. As things are shared, weight them. Try those that seem like they might work for your marriage. If it’s a good fit, great. If not, ditch it, or consider how to modify it to work for your relationship. Doing Marriage Well means actually doing what builds our marriage relationships. It’s the doing that makes the difference! Every Monday I share about a marriage concept and then spend the rest of the week talking about ways to use it in your life and marriage. On Friday, I will apply the concept to sexuality.