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As an introduction to Episode 27 of our Sexual Confidence On Tap Podcast, Shannon shares a “forewarning” message for those who feel ANXIETY around oral sex…

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting a mate? Is it okay to DEEPLY DESIRE a companion? Do well-meaning people in your life often make you feel as if somehow “God should be enough” and you shouldn’t NEED a partner? If you’re single and lonely, I’ve got a short message…

A Guest Post by Crystal Renaud Day, sponsored by Covenant Eyes Support, Heal, and Empower: A Summit Just for Women As a young woman still in the throes of my porn addiction, I nearly choked on my drink when Anne asked for my help with her porn recovery. I wondered…

When we have unresolved trauma or residual relationship issues in our rear-view mirrors, they can certainly wreak havoc on our lives, marriages & families.  But they don’t have to!  Could just 180 days totally change the course of YOUR entire life and legacy?

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relationship — with a romantic partner, a friend, a family member — and shares the things you can do every day to love with respect, kindness…

Adolescents NEED to talk about their developing sexuality, but unfortunately they rarely want to talk with their own parents!  Learn how to connect your son/daughter with a coach who understands relationship struggles and can help them tear down unhealthy emotional walls and build strong BRIDGES into adulthood!

Save Your Sexual Energies for Your Spouse If you’ve visited our blog at www.shannonethridge.com, you know we’ve been tackling some pretty sticky subjects – like whether parents of teenage girls should recommend vibrators to keep their daughters from becoming sexually active (as recommended on an Oprah show), and whether masturbation both…

Struggling to make sense of your (or your mate’s) sexual behaviors or fantasies? Are you (or someone you love) facing some painful consequences due to compromise such as pornography addiction, sexual or emotional affairs, etc.?  Would you like to be able to look beyond the FRUIT to discover the ROOT,…

As a sex educator, Emily Nagoski is often asked: How do couples sustain a strong sexual connection over the long term? In this funny, insightful talk, she shares her answer — drawing on (somewhat surprising) research to reveal why some couples stop having sex while others keep up a connection…

Separate Money and Marriage Several dear friends have shared with me lately how the flailing economy has negatively impacted them. We’ve listened intently, and done some sharing of my own. We’re all in the same boat. I don’t know of a single person who hasn’t been somewhat shaken by all…

How well were YOU prepared for marital intimacy? Was the sex education YOU received truly comprehensive?  Sex-positive?  Non-shaming?  Liberating?  Learn how to give yourselves (or the special newlyweds in your life) the GIFT that keeps on giving in ANY marriage — custom-tailored, sex-positive education that focuses on REAL sex and…

“Public shaming as a blood sport has to stop,” says Monica Lewinsky. In 1998, she says, “I was Patient Zero of losing a personal reputation on a global scale almost instantaneously.” Today, the kind of online public shaming she went through has become constant — and can turn deadly. In…

Don’t Let Yesterday’s Pain Rob You of Today’s Pleasure!With approximately one-third of women experiencing some sort of sexual abuse in their lifetime, it’s a question many of us wrestle with – How can we heal the scars of sexual abuse? Our bodies naturally heal from physical wounds given time, but how can…

Longing for another shot at a committed, loving relationship is perfectly NORMAL whether you are single, divorced, or widowed.  But picking yourself up and “putting yourself out there” can feel overwhelming and risky.  Learn how just 180 days could give YOU the strength to move on (especially after a significant…

Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come head-on with fortitude and grace.