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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 2 MIN

Why You and Your Spouse Should Schedule Sex | Marriage Minute

from The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis · host XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis

In busy seasons, waiting until you're "in the mood" can mean intimacy never happens — but scheduling sex and asking "am I willing to get in the mood?" can completely change your dynamic. Instead of making negative assumptions, simply talk to your spouse and take the first step toward meeting each other's needs. _______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry. Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry. The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas. Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In busy seasons, waiting until you're "in the mood" can mean intimacy never happens — but scheduling sex and asking "am I willing to get in the mood?" can completely change your dynamic. Instead of making negative assumptions, simply talk to your spouse and take the first step toward meeting each other's needs. _______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry. Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry. The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas. Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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