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Our First In-Person Talk and What Comes Next
This past week, Theo gave our first in-person talk for the Apostolate for Marital Intimacy, focusing on emotional intimacy and communication in marriage. The response made one thing clear: couples are looking for practical, faithful guidance they can actually use. We are now opening the door for parishes and ministries to host in-person or virtual events. Join us tonight at 7 PM CDT for our live Q&A on YouTube, where we will also be giving away a copy of Love and Responsibility. We are also just under $400 from our monthly goal, and your support helps us continue this work.
Beyond Makeup Sex: Using Intimacy to Navigate Grief and Conflict
Most couples are familiar with make-up sex, but what about grief sex? Or intentionally using sexual intimacy to calm conflict before a difficult conversation? This evidence-based guide explores how sexual connection affects bonding hormones like oxytocin, reduces stress and cortisol, and strengthens marital intimacy during seasons of grief and relational tension. Learn how practices like grief sex, fight sex, and make-up sex can support emotional resilience, conflict resolution, and deeper connection in marriage when approached with consent, communication, and maturity.
How to Talk with Your Spouse About Sex: A Catholic Approach to Honest Conversations
Talking about sex with your spouse doesn’t have to be uncomfortable—it can actually draw you closer. This article offers practical tips for starting honest, respectful conversations about intimacy in Catholic marriage. It also introduces our updated Yes, No, Maybe guide to help couples explore their desires and boundaries with clarity and confidence.
Three Hour Conversations
When was the last time you and your beloved had a three hour conversation? And I don’t mean three hours of smalltalk over the course of a date night. I mean a heart-to-heart, one-on-one dialogue. This website is the fruit of one such conversation. Moving to Saint Louis from Nashville was the fruit of another. Our marriage was the fruit of another. Our first date came of yet another.