post<\/a>. I believe that regardless of what your specific beliefs on masturbation may be, just the very act of openly discussing those beliefs with your spouse can really help improve your marital intimacy. You may also find that you share similar beliefs that both were previously afraid to disclose.<\/em><\/p>\nThank you! It sounds like you may have a personal experience that relates to this. If so, I\u2019m always looking for people to share their experiences that have challenged and helped them grow into new levels of intimacy with their spouse. <\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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