A Healthy Look At Sex & Romance Sample

HORMONES 

Early in Genesis, we read that when the time comes for marriage, two shall become one. And yes, many of us know what that “one” means. We must also view marriage is a gift from our Father, and the relationship with your spouse will always have the need of optimal health both physically and spiritually. Intimacy is a key secret ingredient in the marriage relationship, and sexual thoughts wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for your endocrine system of hormonal messengers preparing your body for intimate contact. Unfortunately, I see an epidemic of patients whose endocrine systems are overworked, stressed and nutritionally starving. And I know neither of those three are what God intended for your lives. When someone confides to me of a lack of intimate desire, it’s almost always because their endocrine system is near collapse. Other symptoms of hormonal burnout include chronic  degenerative diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and whole body inflammation with elevated cholesterol. These three conditions alone are responsible for most asexual marriages which result in distinct challenges.

Young couples often start their married lives with high libidos, often desiring to have sex multiple times each day - and do their part to “multiply.” This desire usually wanes for most women after children are born and during the intensive child-rearing years. Sadly, many women report that it never actually returns, to the dismay of both husband and wife. Other patients may have some desire, but no ability to physically respond to their intentions. The last thing they feel like doing is engaging in intimate acts with their mate, and due to poor cellular health, they’re not capable of having it anyway!

Many couples report having intercourse only once or twice a month, while others experience no sexual intimacy at all. Your body can function without sex to survive; just ask anyone who looks exhausted. The sad news is, most marriages are hard pressed to passionately survive without intimate time, especially when one partner feels unable or unwilling to perform, and the other grows increasingly resentful of their shrinking intimate life.

Deb and I firmly believe this doesn’t have to be the norm for married couples. We are both over sixty, have been married for over forty years, and are still having intimate contact on a regular frequency without the use of pills and jellies. We believe this is possible for every couple who commits to a healthy lifestyle.

The endocrine system is the first part of your body to be impacted by nutritional deficiencies. Sexual functions are affected just as much by nutrition as they are by physical and emotional health. Thankfully, dietary changes are fairly straightforward to make, and the effects are almost immediate. Instead of masking intimate deficiencies by taking prescription drugs and their side effects, you have the ability to improve your health, and intimate health of your marriage, by starting to make small changes in your diet and lifestyle. 

Final Prayer: Father in heaven, just as we are supposed to love You with all of our heart, soul, and mind, help us to love our spouse with the same fervor. I pray You lead and guide us to make wise decisions for our physical health and for the health of our marriage. Thank you for the love you extend to us daily. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen. 

This Plan was created to help guide you in the exploration of the Bible. While healthy lifestyle ideas may be presented, we recommend consulting your physician before making any changes to your diet or exercise routine.