Do New Brides Need Their Husbands to Teach Them about Sex?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 19, 2024 | Preparing for Marriage, Sex

When Evangelical Misogyny Goes Viral: “Stand Where He Wants You to Stand”

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 2, 2024 | Preparing for Marriage

So a funny thing happened to me last week regarding that Josh Howerton video… First, I should be thankful I wasn’t feeling particularly well on Thursday. Episode 230 of the Bare Marriage podcast dropped, where Jay Stringer and I were talking about a...

PODCAST: Why Evangelical Honeymoons Go So Badly feat. Jay Stringer

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 28, 2024 | Podcasts, Preparing for Marriage

Is the honeymoon all about the guy FINALLY getting sex? Nope. But too often evangelicals talk like this–and it has grave consequences. Licensed counselor Jay Stringer sent me a video a few weeks ago that he was really concerned about. SBC Megachurch pastor Josh...

Does Sex Hurt the First Time?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 18, 2024 | Making Sex Feel Good, Preparing for Marriage

Is sex really painful the first time? That’s one of the most common questions I get asked from engaged women waiting for the wedding night. How much is going to hurt? What should I expect? This month I’m going to look at some “myths” that we often have around sex....

PODCAST: What Are We Not Telling Couples About Waiting for the Wedding for Sex?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Mar 10, 2022 | Podcasts

We’ve got some uncomfortable truths about waiting until marriage for sex for you today! Yesterday on the blog I was talking about the increased rate of vaginismus among couples who wait for the wedding–and what we should do about that. That’s a large...