Sex: Conduit to Connection

Human beings, both male and female, were made incomplete. We were conceived with the need for a companion, a counterpart in our life. We were not designed to endure life alone. Anyone who has children can attest to the fact that from the time they are out of the womb males and females are innately different. It's not learned behavior. It's genetic. It's hormonal. It's in our basic biological DNA. Emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually we require bonding and connection with another person. Men connect one way. Women connect another way. Sex is the shared conduit that opens the door to all other means of communication. When you make-love (which the Bible refers to as "knowing" your spouse), you are just that..."in the know." Inhibitions minimize. Communication channels become clearer. Sexual intercourse promotes openness in a relationship and keeps the marital arteries from becoming clogged. It is because of this almost magical power it has that I urge couples to be sexually active in their marriages a minimum of 3-4 times per week. Minimum.

It's a commitment to give yourself to the benefit and health of your marriage even when you're tired. Even when you're ticked off. Even when you'd rather be shopping or reading or taking a bubble bath. It's a commitment you honor because it reaps not just physical benefits, but meets deep-rooted emotional, mental and spiritual needs.

If you don't believe me, try it for 30 days. I guarantee it will change your marriage in a very positive way!