Rethinking Intimacy, Redefining Sex - with Sheila Wray Gregoire (All About Sex Series)

Rethinking Intimacy & Redefining Sex- with Sheila Wray-Gregoire <p> </p> <p>There’s a big misconception that sex = intimacy. We even call sexy lingerie “intimates,” and refer to our action between the sheets as intimacy. But what if we actually need to redefine sex and rethink intimacy? The truth is you can have sex without being intimate (think one-night stands), and you can <a href='https://realrelationshiptalk.com/6-ways-to-build-one-extraordinary-marriage-with-intentional-intimacy-less-talking-with-tony-and-alisa-dilorenzo-2/'>develop intimacy</a> without sex (think a celibate, romantic relationship). If we have a shot at learning how to truly develop intimacy in our marriages and relationships, we have to get very clear on this point.</p> <p>I wanted to have this conversation with popular blogger, author, and speaker, Sheila Wray-Gregoire, because not only is she amazing, but she has been a great teacher in helping couples to develop real intimacy in their marriages. Sheila is straight up. She holds no punches, and she will have your eyebrows raised for half this interview because what she shares is a much-needed dose of reality for those of us who are trying to build true intimacy in our marriages.</p> Away with the “Churchisms” <p>My last podcast episode focused on <a href='https://realrelationshiptalk.com/what-the-church-forgot-to-teach-us-about-sex-with-mark-dawn-lawrence-all-about-sex-series/'>what the church forgot to tell us about sex</a>. Sadly, I see and hear from many Christians who have been invariably indoctrinated to believe that virginity equals purity and consent goes out the window once you get married.</p> <p>Let’s talk about it.</p> The Purity Culture <p>Sheila and I discussed how harmful the “purity culture” can be to say, a victim of sexual assault or someone who has made past mistakes concerning sex. With a generation of shame-filled saints, it’s no wonder true intimacy becomes a concept to be embraced but never enjoyed. Neither the sins you commit nor the ones committed against you