Sheila Wray Gregoire and Rebecca Lindenbach discuss their book on the damage caused by purity culture and stereotypes about sexuality. They address controversial teachings in a Christian marriage book, reframing lust, the psychological and physical aspects of pain during sex, problematic advice in Christian books, understanding women's libido, the connection between household chores and women's sexuality, misconceptions about sex drives, and harmful messages in Christian relationships.

Sheila Wray Gregoire is the founder of Bare Marriage (baremarriage.com) and the author/co-author of several books, including the great breaking The Great Sex Rescue, which she co-authored with her daughter, Rebecca Lindenbach, my other guest. Rebecca also works for Bare Marriage and is the co-host of the bare marriage podcast. Rebecca and Sheila are coming out with their latest book She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Lindenbach, co-author of 'The Marriage You Want', and data expert Joanna Sawatsky challenge the longstanding notion that men need respect while women need love in relationships. They use data from 20,000 women, revealing flaws in traditional views on marital dynamics. The duo discusses how emotional needs are more complex than previously thought, emphasizing that both genders desire love and respect equally. They encourage a shift away from rigid gender roles, promoting mutual support for healthier, more satisfying marriages.