If You’re Married… You’re Not Called to Avoid Sex // 51

So many Christian women were taught how to say no before marriage… …but never taught how to say yes after. In this episode of the RIP IT OFF Podcast, Michelle unpacks the confusion that happens when we carry a “don’t go there” mindset into marriage — and why what feels spiritual might actually be fear or misunderstanding. Because before marriage, we’re called to avoid sexual sin. But after marriage? We’re called into something entirely different. Not pressure. Not performance. Not obligation. But mutual, intentional, God-designed intimacy. Michelle walks through what Scripture actually says, where things often go off track, and how to begin shifting out of avoidance and into alignment. What We Cover Why many Christian women feel confused about sex after marriage • The difference between restraint before marriage and alignment within marriage • How “good girl” messaging can unintentionally carry into marriage • What 1 Corinthians 7 actually says about intimacy • Why avoidance can sometimes feel spiritual… but isn’t • What mutual, connected intimacy was designed to look like • Simple questions to begin examining what you actually believe Your Next Step If something in this episode made you think, “okay… something might be off, but I can’t quite name it…” Take the quiz. It’s 12 questions, takes about 3 minutes, and will help you identify what might actually be getting in the way of intimacy in your marriage — and what to do next. 👉 https://itsmemichellecastro.com 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE 💰 Save 10% with Budget Besties Simplified Budget System - use code MICHELLE ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee - Love the podcast, consider supporting RIP IT OFF 📖 Naked & Unashamed: A 31-Day Journey - save 10% with code SAVE10 💌 Free Download: 5 Lies Christian Women Believe About Sex & Marriage ⭐ Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts - Help other Christian wives find healing and biblical truth about intimacy. 📲 Instagram: @ripitoffpodcast 📩 Speaking & guest inquiries: [email protected]