Episode 274. Abstinence Reloaded: Navigating the Matrix of NFP in Catholic Marriage

If you’d like to reach us, please use our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/unchartedcatholicman or just send us an email [email protected]"Catholic Marriage: The Ultimate Test of Willpower!""Abstinence Olympics: Who Will Crack First?""We Took a Poll About Sex... and Now We’re in Trouble!""The Catholic Man’s Guide to Surviving Marriage!""NFP: The Struggle is Real (And Hilarious)"Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, Craig and Jonah have an unfiltered and eye-opening discussion about relationships, marriage, and the challenges of Natural Family Planning (NFP). They dive deep into the struggles of abstinence, the power dynamics in marriages, and the emotional and moral dilemmas Catholic couples face. Along the way, they share personal insights, humorous takes, and thought-provoking perspectives on intimacy and faith. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome back!00:19 - Craig & Jonah introduce the episode00:26 - New studio setup and life changes01:15 - The unexpected challenges of perimenopause02:30 - Natural Family Planning (NFP) struggles and abstinence05:45 - The power dynamics in marriage10:20 - The frustration of being the one who always initiates15:35 - What Catholic men struggle with but don’t say out loud20:10 - The Twitter poll that sparked debate25:45 - Would you take a pill to control desire?30:20 - The emotional and moral struggles of Catholic men35:00 - The importance of communication in marriage40:15 - How wives can make their husbands feel wanted45:00 - Final thoughts and takeawaysCatholic marriageNatural Family PlanningNFP strugglesabstinenceintimacyrelationshipsCatholic menmarriage dynamicsfaith and relationshipsmarriage adviceCatholic podcast