July 10, 2017
The Penners (The Married Guy’s Guide to Great Sex), longtime sex therapists, empower readers in this practical guide to deeper fulfillment in Christian marriage. This book seeks to dispel “assumptions that keep women from accepting and expressing their God-given sexuality in marriage” and provides practical steps for more effective communication and respect in marriage. Though both husband and wife can benefit from this guide, it is written for women who seek a better understanding of their sexuality. Working past the sexual guilt, shame, and dysfunction that accompany some interpretations of the Bible, the book encourages sex as a natural and deeply satisfying form of care and love of oneself and one’s partner. It provides simple, step-by-step instruction for sexual exploration within marriage and anecdotes from the authors’ combined 40 years of experience as sex therapists and educators. These case studies encourage readers to identify with others who may experience similar problems or miscommunications within a sexually stilted marriage. Readers may disagree on how to interpret the Bible (or whether to interpret it at all) when it comes to sex, but the book’s emphasis on honesty and open communication in all realms of married life will have wide appeal.