I just realized that my blog was mentioned in the following article Discussing Disabilities by Emily W. Jensen in the Mormon Times. Read more

I have been wondering about similar things recently. I’m dating someone who has only been in the church for four months. He has amazing potential and his faith and testimony are already amazing. But when I think about marrying him, I worry about sexuality. I certainly believe that his sins have been washed away and forgive him for making those decisions though he wasn’t a believer at the time. But that doesn’t get rid of the fact that we can’t... Read more

What I’ve found is that talking about it (not too much or often so I sound like a nag) with my husband has worked out. I was 19 when I married my then 27 year-old previously divorced husband. Of course I knew he had a lot of sexual experience, and he told me that he felt gross when we compared notes on our sexual history. He actually didn’t want to finish giving his. Now, I’m 22, he’s almost 30, and... Read more

Please note that I have a new poll along the sidebar. Would appreciate the “vote” of my visitors. Thank you! Read more

This is the first time I’ve seen someone address this situation– thank you! My spouse was married before and so he had all his ‘firsts’ with his ex. I waited to have mine with him. I’ve felt pretty ripped off because all the fun of discovery etc. was old hat to him and he wasn’t that interested in making it all special for ME. I’ve been married 13 years and it still bugs me. We are well matched in terms... Read more

I have found this blog very helpful and your advice is always “spot-on”. My question is related to this poster’s situation. What if I suspect that my spouse’s sexual past is similarly affecting our sexual relationship but they have not told me about it yet? I see similarities in how this poster describes their spouse’s current behavior of being hesitant to try new things (nothing over-the-top) and I don’t know how to ask where the hesitancy is coming from. I... Read more

Is it common for a man to have a lower sex drive while his wife is pregnant? When I was pregnant with our first and only baby (so far) my husband rarely initiated, whereas he regularly initiates (at least 4 times a week), and so it really hurt my feelings. I told him so and he said he has a hard time being interested, not because he isn’t attracted to me, but because he felt like I was some kind... Read more

My husband and I have been married for 15 years and we have 7 children. We obviously have had a healthy sexual relationship and we are best friends. We do everything together. I need to be a stay at home mom, with no options for childcare ($ + 7 kids). About a year ago, my husband lost his job. I know that many others are going through the ups and downs of this economy like we are. I have done... Read more

My spouse had a very active sexual past and I waited until marriage. My spouse was not honest with me prior to marriage and I did not find out about the past until a year into the marriage. My spouse now likes limited sexual activity and it is very routine. I am interested in more (often and variety – which I am reminded is a common problem). It has become a problem. My spouse simply says the things suggested are... Read more

The following excerpts are taken from Childhood Obesity: The Epidemic of Today’s Youth by Keeley Pratt, MS and Angela Lamson, PhD an article found in Family Therapy Magazine, July/August 2009. Obesity has been identified by researchers as an established pediatric condition for over 50 years. Of late, however, childhood obesity is considered a nationwide epidemic that impacts children regardless of sex, age, race, and ethnic group. In 2004, 18 % of children in the US were reported to be overweight.... Read more