{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"165 | Don't Fake Orgasms, Foreplay Begins Outside of the Bedroom, and More Tips on Intimacy","description":"In this episode of The Living Easy Podcast, Lindsey Maestas opens a biblical and deeply practical conversation about intimacy in marriage\u2014because God makes all things new, even in the bedroom.  (Watch this recording on YouTube and subscribe!)  Sex may not really matter to you, but it does matter to your marriage. See the FULL curriculum for: The Sex and Intimacy Project: A 4-Week Video Study a His + Hers Workbook for a Stronger Sex Life&amp;nbsp; Lindsey unpacks how physical connection is both a spiritual and emotional act of service, not just a physical one. She discusses the dangers of pornography and limerence (infatuation during affairs), how these habits alter neural pathways, and how to create a sex life in your marriage that you don't need to escape from.&amp;nbsp; You\u2019ll hear about:   Why Scripture calls us not to deprive one another of sex (1 Corinthians 7:5)  Why the clitoris reminds us that God created sex for pleasure  How faking orgasms creates emotional distance and false intimacy   What it means to \u201cshow and tell\u201d in your marriage \u2014 teaching your spouse what makes you feel good during sex   How foreplay actually begins outside the bedroom, through kindness, affection, and communication  The importance of serving one another in physical foreplay  The \u201cmicrowave vs. crockpot\u201d concept and understanding your spouse\u2019s arousal rhythms   Seeing your partner\u2019s body as a book to study \u2014 learning, honoring, and cherishing it as a form of worship to God   This is a conversation about reclaiming intimacy, breaking shame, and learning to experience sex as a holy gift that strengthens your connection rather than erodes it. When we become intentional about how we love each other physically, we build the kind of trust, pleasure, and connection that keeps our marriages from burning down. SEO Keywords: Christian marriage intimacy, biblical sex advice, foreplay tips, Christian relationships, marriage podcast, faith-based intimacy, godly marriage connection, how to improve intimacy, healthy sex in marriage, Lindsey Maestas podcast Connect with Lindsey:   Instagram: @livingeasywithlindsey   Website: www.sparrowsandlily.com   Preorder Lindsey\u2019s book Don\u2019t Burn Your Own House Down   ","author_name":"Living Easy with Lindsey","author_url":"https:\/\/sparrowsandlily.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38900910\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38900910"}