The Exodus Cry Podcast
Ep. 11 - Sex Is for Women Too | Sheila Wray Gregoire & Benjamin Nolot
Jun 7, 2023
In this podcast, Sheila Wray Gregoire and Benjamin Nolot discuss our culture's sexual framework, particularly within the Christian sphere. They highlight the harmful impact of teachings that frame sex as a male need that women must tend to. They explore the negative effects of withholding in relationships, the importance of emotional intimacy, and addressing deeper issues. They also mention the release of Benjamin Nolot's book 'Raised on Porn' and emphasize the need for mutual love, understanding, and self-control in building intimacy. Lastly, they touch on societal expectations, power dynamics, and the importance of creating safer spaces for open dialogue about sexuality.
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Quick takeaways
- Sex in marriage should prioritize emotional connection, personal agency, and mutual pleasure.
- Porn use is driven by emotional disconnection, not lack of sex; focusing on emotional intimacy can address the issue.
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The negative impact of the obligation sex message
The podcast discusses how the message of sexual obligation in marriage, particularly targeted toward women, can have detrimental effects. This perspective portrays sex as a duty and emphasizes the idea that women are obligated to provide sex to their spouses. However, this mindset erases the importance of emotional connection, personal agency, and mutual pleasure in a sexual relationship. It can contribute to coercive and impersonal sex, lower libido, decreased orgasm rates, and even increase the likelihood of experiencing sexual pain. The podcast challenges this perspective and emphasizes the importance of pursuing a healthy, emotionally connected, and mutually satisfying sexual relationship in a marriage.
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