
Taking Back Your Sex Drive, Desire, and EnergyâNaturally, with Godâs Design in Mind
â ď¸ Disclaimer:If there are young ears around, please be aware that this episode discusses intimacy, sexual health within marriage. You may want to use headphones or listen privately.
đ In this episode, we unpack:
If you donât know how it works, you canât fix it
Understanding how the physical and mental components of sex drive work for males and females
Hormonal, neurological, and psychological factors that drive desire
Prioritizing sex in marriage
1 Corinthians 7:3â5 (The Message) reminds us:âThe husband should fulfill his wifeâs sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husbandâs needs. The wife doesnât get to say ânoâ to herself, and the husband doesnât get to say ânoâ to himself. Donât deprive each otherâexcept if you both agree to a time of prayer and fastingâthen come back together again. Otherwise, Satan will use your lack of self-control to tempt you.â
Ways to calm your body naturally
Vagus nerve stimulation for relaxation
Deep breathing, meditation, and gentle movement
Modulating cortisol levels to reduce stress and restore rhythm
Dr. Daniâs self-talk on exercise and rhythm
How the messages we tell ourselves can support or sabotage natural hormonal and energy rhythms
Strategies to reframe mindset and cultivate sustainable energy and desire
đ Spiritual Reflection:Your bodyâs rhythmsârest, desire, and vitalityâare part of Godâs intentional design. Sexuality and intimacy are gifts meant to be honored within the covenant of marriage.
âLet your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth.â â Proverbs 5:18
When we align with Godâs design, calming the body and mind, and renewing how we speak to ourselves, we cultivate a natural flow of energy, desire, and vitality that honors both body and soul.
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