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When Sex Hurts: What Married Couples Need to Know
For Couples James B. Walther, MA, ABS For Couples James B. Walther, MA, ABS

When Sex Hurts: What Married Couples Need to Know

If sex has been painful in your marriage, you’re not alone and you’re not stuck. Painful intercourse is a common issue for many wives, and it often creates a cycle of avoidance and tension that only gets worse over time. The good news is that in most cases, this can be resolved with the right approach. This article outlines why it happens, what not to do, and where to start. If you’re ready to fix it, there is real help available.

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Why Does My Wife Avoid Sex?: A Catholic Husband’s Guide to Understanding, Compassion, and Growth
For Husbands James B. Walther, MA, ABS For Husbands James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Why Does My Wife Avoid Sex?: A Catholic Husband’s Guide to Understanding, Compassion, and Growth

For many Catholic husbands, it can be confusing and painful when their wife seems to avoid sexual intimacy. You may feel rejected, unwanted, or even tempted to withdraw in frustration. But before assuming the worst, it’s worth stepping back and asking a more loving question: What’s going on in her heart and body that I may not fully understand?

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Hard Truths for Men About Women's Experience of Sex
For Husbands James B. Walther, MA, ABS For Husbands James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Hard Truths for Men About Women's Experience of Sex

All the men who have come to men for coaching have done so for the same reason: there is something wrong with their sex life. Almost universally, they felt they were failing to meet their wife’s needs. Some already had an idea of what was the cause and were right, some were pretty far off base. But they knew that something was wrong. If you are in this boat, I empathize with you and I pray that I or someone else helps you and your wife. There are some things you should know.

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