And They Were Not Ashamed: Strengthening Marriage through Sexual Fulfillment

I have been married for a 19 years. so when this book was recommended I wondered if this was a little late :) But once I started to read it, wow. I wish I had read this book years ago! Yes, this is geared toward LDS folks (like me), so if that bothers you then move on. This book really gives you a vision of a truly Godly and Celestial marriage. I knocks down false barriers to true intimacy that we impose on ourselves and others impose on us in our upbringing. If you let it, you will clear out all the barriers to spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy to allow you and your spouse to begin being one in your marriage as husband and wife. This book outlines the way that true intimacy need not be separated into 3 areas that are carefully divided and never intermingle: spiritual, emotional, and physical. Instead all of those areas should deeply involve all the other areas: spiritual intimacy should at it's deepest level involve the expression of emotional and physical intimacy. Emotional intimacy should at it's deepest level involve the expression of spiritual and physical intimacy. And physical intimacy should at it's deepest level involve the expression of emotional and spiritual intimacy.This book has brought so much light into my marital relationship as my wife and I read it at the same time and discuss it. We have never been closer now! After 19 years of marriage, I feel like we are just married again exploring each other in all areas: spiritual, emotional, and physical - in a deeper and more fulfilling way and we are just getting started! If your marriage is stale, boring, or on the verge of collapse and you feel without hope for an exciting and fulfilling relationship spiritually, emotionally, and physically - READ THIS BOOK!!! It can help! It can change your marriage and your life!

This Book is the One Book that all Christians, from Catholics to Mormons to Baptists to Non-Denominational Christians MUST read before, or shortly after, marriage. That said, if you are having ANY sexual frustration in the heart and mind of EITHER husband or wife, and you are either a Christian, or open to seeing things from a Christian perspective, then this is clearly for you, and a must read at any price!This book has literally saved thousands of marriages, if its effect on my own is representative of other Christians in the boat my wife were in not long ago!

As a Christian I have heard a lot of things leading up to marriage and having sex for the first time. My family for one never really talked about it much other than how important it was to not be ashamed of sex within marriage. OKAYY... I mean I have my own reasons for waiting but my husband and I both read parts of this book the month leading up to our wedding. Awesome. Seriously great. I could give a really long book review but will just say it's a tasteful way to educate both men and women about how emotions work with sex which can help build a healthier sex life within marriage. Also as a woman who had never explored herself much as a teen it was great to realize what to expect from myself and find out just how true it all was. This also led to a lot of really healthy conversation about expectations between my partner and myself in the weeks leading up to our wedding so we knew we were on the same page.

This book is absolutely amazing. This book is one my new wife and I will recommend to everybody we can, whether they are just about to get married, recently married, or have been married for years. The reason why, is because of the straight-forward approach to exploring the complex emotions, feelings, teachings, environment that may be present for those discovering or having trouble with the sexual aspect of marriage.Every chapter is packed full of information that is extremely helpful in identifying or giving words to describe how newlyweds (and/or those having trouble with intimacy) may feel or what they think about intimacy. This book has helped my wife and I identify and has helped us overcome some of these issues, so that we could fully realize and enjoy our time together, so that sex isn't something that brings frustration or disappointment - but has made it a thing of pleasure, oneness and Spirituality.One minor warning I would pass on, if this book is for those who are engaged, is that I would strongly suggest that this book be read only within a couple weeks of the marriage. The content is fairly explicit, and may (though not always, mind you. Just might) lead to premarital experimentation. So if the readers don't want to deal with having those temptations to experiment early, then they may not want to read this until just a week or two before the big day. It may also not be an issue at all, but I have passed on my warning :) I would strongly encourage readers to read it before the honeymoon night, though. It definitely helped my new wife and I be able to relax and enjoy that special time. We were extremely grateful for the information in this book!

After reading a dozen + relationship/sex books this so far out shines the others. I believe Laura Brotherson has finally begun to reveal the true nature of God's intention for human intimacy in a way that is very accessible to a generation that is starving for the truth on this matter. Her compilation of quotes and teachings from prophets and leaders of the church are a wellspring of good news. I knew there must be goodness in God's plan for husband's and wive's most intimate relations. This book helped unlock a door I have been knocking my head against for far too long, and has brought my marriage the peace and 'exultant ecstacy' that only a deeply fulfilling marriage can bring.

We can be so hard on ourselves. This book puts things in perspective and shines some light on our journey. Thanks!

Laura Brotherson va en profondeur et n'a pas peur d'appeler un chat un chat! La réponse sexuelle de l'homme est tellement différente de celle de la femme que ça vaut le coup de s'arrêter un instant et d'étudier un peu comment fonctionne chacun.Son livre aborde avec pudeur mais très clairement tous les aspects de la sexualité au sein du couple avec l'intimité physique mais aussi émotionnelle et spirituelle. Laura Brotherson donne de précieux conseils pour se défaire du "good girl syndrome" qui frappe beaucoup plus de femmes que ce qu'on croit et démystifie les relations intimes.Bien que destiné premièrement à un public chrétien, je recommande fortement non seulement à tous les jeunes mariés qui commencent leur vie de couple mais aussi à tous ceux qui désirent améliorer leur sexualité en brisant certains murs! Nous l'offrons maintenant en cadeau de mariage à tous nos amis qui parlent anglais (et nous n'avons que des bons retours!)

This is the perfect book for newlyweds, and not newlyweds. My husband and I have been married for 6 years now and found tons of great tips and helps in this book. A must read!

Good book