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EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 24 MIN

Marriage Without Intimacy: Is It Too Late?

from Doing Life with Ken and Tabatha · host Ken Claytor and Tabatha Claytor

Send us Fan Mail"How often should married couples have sex?" It's the question many ask but few discuss openly. In this refreshingly candid conversation, Ken and Tabatha break through the awkwardness to address what happens when physical intimacy fades in marriage.Drawing from 24 years of marriage experience, they challenge conventional wisdom about bedroom dynamics with their revolutionary principle: "Only one person needs to be in the mood for sex to happen." This perspective shift alone has rescued countless relationships from the clinically-defined "sexless marriage" (less than 10 times per year).The hosts don't shy away from addressing real challenges couples face: changing libidos, physical issues, loss of attraction, and the dreaded "not tonight" rejection. Their practical advice includes a powerful rule—if you decline your spouse's advances, initiate within 24 hours to prevent emotional distance from growing.You'll discover why planning sex might be exactly what your marriage needs, why both spouses should take turns initiating, and why touching throughout the day creates the foundation for deeper connection. Ken and Tabitha blend spiritual wisdom with practical strategies, offering seven keys to revitalizing physical intimacy that apply whether you've been married for months or decades.This episode provides a judgment-free zone where couples can find hope and practical steps forward. Whether you're in a season of thriving intimacy or struggling to reconnect physically, these insights will transform how you approach one of marriage's most important dimensions. Ready to strengthen your connection? Listen, apply these principles, and watch your relationship grow closer than ever before.GET THE BETTER MARRIAGE BOOTCAMP HERE:Better Marriage Bootcamp (kenandtabatha.com)Better Marriage 90-Day Devotional:90 Day Better Marriage Devotional - Ken and Tabatha (square.site)DOWNLOAD THE FAMILY MEETING OUTLINE HERE ⬇️https://www.kenandtabatha.com/pl/2148103888📍 Join us in Florida at Alive Church — with campuses in Orlando, Tampa & Gainesville.🎟 And don’t miss Alive Conference coming soon — 3 days that can change the next 30 years of your life!https://redeemedevents.com/event-details/1875Support Our Ministry: https://myalivechurch.org/giveConnect with us:- Website:https://www.kenclaytor.comhttps://www.tabathaclaytor.comhttps://www.myalivechurch.org- Socials:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/kenclaytor/https://www.instagram.com/tabathaclaytor/https://www.instagram.com/myalivechurch/TikTok-@Ken_Claytor@Tabathaclaytor@myalivechurchFacebook-https://www.facebook.com/PastorKenClaytorhttps://www.facebook.com/pastortabathaclaytorhttps://www.facebook.com/myalivechurch- Ask us questions: i...

Send us Fan Mail "How often should married couples have sex?" It's the question many ask but few discuss openly. In this refreshingly candid conversation, Ken and Tabatha break through the awkwardness to address what happens when physical intimacy fades in marriage. Drawing from 24 years of marriage experience, they challenge conventional wisdom about bedroom dynamics with their revolutionary principle: "Only one person needs to be in the mood for sex to happen." This perspective shift alone...

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