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Bare Marriage

Start Your Engines Ep.7: Is Your Wife Being Held Back by the 'Duty Sex' Message?

Apr 30, 2020
This podcast explores the harmful message that women NEED to have sex regularly or their husbands will stray. They discuss the negative impact of this message on wives and offer advice for husbands on promoting healthy sexual relationships. They also tackle the topics of porn, consent, and the effects of pornography on women's safety and affirmation. The hosts emphasize the importance of open communication, trust, and mutual consent in sexual relationships.
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  • Husbands should prioritize mutual pleasure and create a safe environment to help wives feel comfortable exploring their desires.
  • Husbands should challenge harmful societal expectations around sex, focusing on emotional connection and dispelling the notion of obligation sex.

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Importance of Communication and Selflessness in a Sexual Relationship

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance of open and honest communication in addressing issues of duty and obligation in a sexual relationship. They emphasize the need for husbands to be patient, selfless, and understanding, making sex about mutual pleasure rather than a one-sided obligation. By creating a safe and pressure-free environment, husbands can help their wives feel more comfortable and free to explore their desires. The hosts also highlight the significance of allowing wives the agency to say no, both before and during sexual encounters, as a key aspect of consent and fostering a healthy sexual relationship.

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