Sex for Saints

Amanda Louder
Sex for Saints
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  • Sex for Saints

    Episode 410 - When Obligation Kills Desire

    27/02/2026 | 30 mins.
    When a woman says she'd be completely fine never having sex again, I know something important has already broken. In this episode, I unpack why so many women in faith-based marriages end up here, even when they once loved sex, and how obligation, pressure, and shame quietly kill desire over time. I walk through both sides of this dynamic, explaining why men often respond with more pursuit and why that panic makes things worse instead of better. I also share what actually helps desire return, including understanding responsive desire, removing pressure, rebuilding trust through touch without agenda, and learning skills most of us were never taught. If sex has started to feel like duty instead of connection, this episode shows why that happened and what makes real desire possible again.
  • Sex for Saints

    Episode 409 - Wanting to Be Desired and Chosen

    20/02/2026 | 42 mins.
    Have you ever had the experience where your spouse walks past you in the kitchen and doesn't even acknowledge you? Or when it seems like they'd rather scroll on their phone than talk to you? In this episode, I break down what it really means to feel desired in marriage and why being wanted is different from being needed. I explain how desire shows up through thoughts, words, actions, and emotional presence, and how many couples misinterpret or block desire without realizing it. I also walk through common reasons desire fades, including exhaustion, resentment, fear of rejection, and misunderstandings about how desire works differently for men and women. Here is what I want you to hear: desire often grows through small, intentional actions rather than waiting to feel it first. With a practical invitation at the end, this episode is full of real ways to really desire your spouse and have them feel desired again. to shift connection and intimacy.
  • Sex for Saints

    Episode 408 - The Six Stages of Marriage (And Why Many Quit at Stage 3)

    13/02/2026 | 25 mins.
    In this episode of Sex for Saints, I walk through the six stages of marriage and explain why so many couples feel stuck, disconnected, or ready to give up around stage three. I break down what each stage looks like in real life, from the honeymoon phase to frustration, growth, true love, and legacy, using real client stories to show what's actually happening beneath the conflict. We talk about why stage three feels like failure, how emotional triggers and unmet needs collide there, and why this stage is not a sign you married the wrong person but an invitation to learn new relationship skills. I also explain how emotional regulation, boundary setting, and clean communication move couples into deeper intimacy, passion, and long-term connection. If your marriage feels hard right now, this episode will help you understand where you are and what it takes to move forward together instead of drifting apart.
    Source: The six stages framework referenced in this episode comes from mental.aspect on Instagram.
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    Episode 407 - When You Don't Find Your Husband's Body Attractive

    06/02/2026 | 32 mins.
    In this episode, I talk about a struggle I hear from women all the time but that rarely gets named out loud: loving your husband deeply while feeling disconnected from his body. I discuss where that discomfort often comes from, especially for women who grew up with strong messages about modesty, safety, and avoiding anything sexual before marriage. I explain how that conditioning can quietly shape how you see male bodies, how it affects your intimacy, and what your husband may be experiencing on the other side of it. I also share how attraction can be learned, how safety and curiosity can replace fear and avoidance, and the real steps you can take to begin seeing your husband's body differently. This episode is an honest, compassionate look at how body acceptance can transform not just your sex life, but the emotional connection in your marriage too.
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    Episode 406 - When Self-Betrayal Still Isn't Enough: The Painful Paradox of Duty Sex

    30/01/2026 | 41 mins.
    In this episode, I'll talk about one of the most painful sexual dynamics I see in marriages: when a wife has been self-betraying for years by having sex she doesn't want, while her husband still feels unsatisfied. I'll explain why orgasms aren't the same thing as satisfaction, and how duty sex can actually block the connection both partners are craving. I'll unpack how this pattern creates deep resentment for her, confusion for him, and eventually a crisis point that forces the relationship to change. I'll also share what real repair can look like, how couples can move from obligation to genuine desire, and why quality and connection matter far more than frequency. This episode will be especially helpful for anyone who feels stuck in a painful sexual stalemate and wants clarity on what's really going wrong and what healing could look like.

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About Sex for Saints

As a Certified Sex & Marriage Coach, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Amanda Louder helps conservative Christian women love their sex life! In this podcast, Amanda helps women embrace their sexuality so that they can become the woman they were created to be. She teaches you how to integrate sexuality into your marriage in a loving and healthy way, get rid of the drama and negative emotions around sex in your marriage, and develop a better relationship to yourself, your spouse, and your sexuality.
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