How to Initiate Sex in Marriage (Without Rejection or Awkwardness)

For Couples
Written By James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Overview

Struggling with awkward or rejected attempts to initiate sex? Most couples don’t have a desire problem, they have an initiation problem. This article breaks down the difference between verbal and nonverbal initiation, active and passive consent, and how to align with your spouse to reduce rejection. If you want a more natural and consistent sex life, it starts with how you initiate.

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James B. Walther, MA, ABS

James serves as President, Executive Director, and Sexual Intimacy Coach at AMI. A U.S. Army combat medic, he holds degrees in Theology and Philosophy, a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Certified Sexologist. Drawing on his military service, academic training, and years of practical coaching experience, James helps couples integrate faith, emotional connection, and sexual intimacy into a flourishing married life.

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