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Charting Toward Intimacy

Looking for answers to the questions you don"t want to Google? Not sure where to get help when your sexual life is on the rocks and everything the secular culture has to offer is only making things worse? Welcome to Charting Toward Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse.Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach.

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13:08

Touch Time (Why you need to do this!) | Ep. 188

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/09/30

Ellen addresses the challenge of feeling uncomfortable with any touch from your husband automatically leading to sex. She introduces 'touch time' as a technique to build comfort and safety with non-sexual touch between spouses. Touch time involves structured sessions of touching each other in non-sexual ways to break the association of touch leading to sex, fostering a healthier tactile relationship.Check out the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here!___________________________________ Did...

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31:50

Stop Shoulding On Yourself! | Ep. 187

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/09/23

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the common struggle of saying 'should' in your sex life and how it can negatively affect your intimacy. They explore the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for these feelings. The hosts emphasize the need to shift from a scarcity mindset and provide practical advice on embracing a healthier, more fulfilling intimate life. They also touch on the spiritual aspects of sex and remind listeners to seek both physical and spiritual solution...

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14:01

Alleviating Male Performance Issues Related to NFP |...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/09/16

In this episode, Ellen addresses a listener's question about male sexual dysfunction, particularly erectile dysfunction and inability to finish, related to performance anxiety and natural family planning (NFP). She offers insights from a Catholic perspective on alleviating mental pressure, increasing intimacy frequency, and open communication between spouses. Ellen also discusses the importance of reframing thoughts around sex to reduce anxiety and highlights the significance of maintaining i...

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34:02

Pursuing Your Husband (Why it's the best thing for...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/09/09

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the importance of pursuing your spouse outside of the bedroom, offering practical advice and theological insights. They stress the significance of intentional love actions and how they reflect our relationship with God. The hosts share personal experiences and practical tips. They also highlight the challenges humans face in initiating love and emphasize the need for constant prayer to combat negative influences that prevent us from loving our spous...

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16:53

Wives, Be Subordinate to Your Husbands | Ep. 185

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/09/02

Ellen dives into the frequently misunderstood Ephesians chapter 5, elucidating its true meaning and emphasizing the profound responsibilities it places on both husbands and wives. She explores how Ephesians chapter 4's call to holiness frames the subordination described in chapter 5, clarifying that husbands are to embody Christ-like virtues, making marriages beautiful through mutual love and sacrifice.Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide right here!___________________________________ Did we ...

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40:49

What Do I Do if My Husband Doesn't Agree With Church...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/08/26

Ellen welcomes Dr. Sarah Bartell, a moral theologian specializing in marriage and sexuality, to discuss how to handle situations where a husband does not agree with Catholic teachings on sex, intimacy, natural family planning, and contraception. They explore the church's teachings, practical advice for maintaining intimacy during abstinent periods, and how to approach conversations with a non-compliant spouse. Sarah shares insights on prayer, the importance of emotional intimacy, and examples...

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28:37

THE Most Important Requirement of a Married...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/08/19

Ellen and Kathleen discuss the crucial role of empathy in relationships, particularly in the context of a married sexual relationship. They emphasize the importance of understanding and sharing the feelings of one's spouse, navigating differences in sexual desire, and the necessity of communication and compromise. The episode highlights that empathy is essential for both partners and stresses that both the spouse with higher and lower desire need to exercise empathy to foster intimacy and und...

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16:14

Shame isn't Actually a Bad Thing! | Ep. 182

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/08/12

In this episode, Ellen explores the complex concept of shame in the context of sex and intimacy for Catholic women. Drawing insights from St. John Paul II's "Love and Responsibility," she discusses the dual nature of shame—its protective aspect to prevent objectification, and its role in seeking true love. Ellen delves into how positive shame safeguards intimacy, while emphasizing the need to eliminate negative shame influenced by purity culture and Manichaeism. She explains how love can abso...

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29:49

When to Stop TTA (Trying to Avoid) | Ep. 181

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/08/05

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen delve into the highly requested topic of knowing when it's the right time to stop avoiding pregnancy and start trying to conceive. They explore the differences between the two approaches and discuss the beautiful openness couples can experience. Emphasizing a faith-based perspective, they talk about discerning God's will, the significance of prayer, and the importance of aligning one's will with God's. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Ellen and Kathl...

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19:53

Your Difference in Sex Drive isn't the Problem | Ep. 180

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/07/29

In this episode Ellen delves into the common marital issue of differing sex drives between spouses. Ellen emphasizes that every couple faces this problem at some point and highlights the importance of understanding the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire. She offers actionable advice on dealing with these differences, including improving communication, managing stress, ensuring adequate sleep, and proper nutrition. Ellen encourages spouses to stop blaming the disparity itself...

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33:17

Sex Sucked for the First Year of our Marriage | Ep. 179

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/07/22

In this episode I (Ellen) am joined by my husband Kurt to discuss the challenges we faced during the first year of our marriage, primarily focusing on our struggles with sex due to acute vaginismus and poor communication. We delve into how these issues affected our relationship, what we learned about the physical and mental aspects of sex, and how we ultimately overcame these challenges. We also introduce a new course on painful sex and the importance of a dual approach in addressing both the...

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36:15

The Different Types of Painful Sex with Tighten Your...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/07/15

Get our FREE Download of 5 tips for less painful sex!In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway is joined by Christina Walsh, co-owner of Tighten Your Tinkler, to explore various types of pain experienced during sex and the role of pelvic floor health. Christina, a licensed physical therapist, shares insights from personal and professional experiences, discussing causes such as hypertonic pelvic floors and the impact of trauma. Together, they emphasize holistic approaches, pr...

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28:34

Family Vacations and Sex | Ep. 177

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/07/08

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen dive into the complexities of maintaining a healthy sex life during family vacations. They discuss practical tips for navigating shared living spaces, the importance of sustaining intimacy without sex, and creative ways to find private moments with your spouse. The conversation also covers how to handle charting for Natural Family Planning (NFP) while out of routine, including the use of phone reminders, habit stacking, and consulting with your NFP ins...

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11:44

What Does the Church Actually Teach about Oral...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/07/01

In this episode host Ellen Holloway delves into the topic of oral stimulation. Ellen explains the church's teachings on what is permissible and how oral stimulation fits into moral boundaries as foreplay leading to intercourse. Highlighting the importance of both male and female sexual pleasure, she clarifies that while female orgasm can occur during oral stimulation, male ejaculation must happen during intercourse to uphold the procreative purpose of sex. Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide...

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31:03

Trying New Positions | Ep. 175

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/06/24

Trying new positions can be a lot! Maybe you're not sure how to approach the conversation or you don't even know any other positions to try. This week, Ellen and Kathleen talk all things trying new positions in the bedroom! NOW AVAILABLEThe Catholic Sex Positions Guide48% off for a limited time!Over 70 pages, 50 + positions with illustrations, instructions, tips, and troubleshooting___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended...

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12:44

They Mystery of Sexual Pleasure and the Body | Ep. 174

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/06/17

In this episode Ellen delves into why there isn't a checklist for sexual pleasure in marriage and why that's a good thing. She discusses the theological perspectives on the human body and sexual pleasure, emphasizing the opportunity for couples to learn and grow through the newness of each intimate encounter. Ellen encourages couples to embrace the mystery and discovery in their sexual relationship, likening it to the ever-evolving experience of prayer and communion with God.Interested in the...

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34:33

Grooming and Shaving | Ep. 173

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/06/10

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen discuss the nuances of grooming and shaving the genital area from a Catholic perspective. They address common questions around the morality of grooming, reasons people choose to groom, and the purpose of genital hair. The episode also covers the importance of communication between spouses about grooming preferences, realistic expectations versus those influenced by pornography, and helpful tips for safe grooming practices. Get the Orgasm Course for Cat...

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25:08

Painful Sex, Differing Comfort Levels, and...

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/06/03

Today Ellen is answering a question from Instagram:My husband really resists oral, but sex has been painful for me. He's really rough. I spoke up and there's been no change. As you can see there are a lot of facets to this question and we cover it all in this episode!___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Have a question you want to hear answered on a future podcast episode? Click Here to submit questions! L...

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33:42

Lingerie Style Guide | Ep 171

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/05/27

In this week's episode Kathleen and Ellen talk about some common elements of lingerie. They discuss both personal preferences as well as how certain elements can fit well for certain body types or seasons of life (like postpartum or pregnant bodies!)We talk through some pieces specifically on the Mentionables website. While we reference specific pieces the conversation is tailored to style elements that you might notice in any lingerie!You can use the code CHARTING for 10% off your purchase a...

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15:33

What is the 10-minute Unwind? | Ep. 170

Charting Toward Intimacy ·

2024/05/21

Ellen addresses the struggle many women face in transitioning from their busy day to intimate moments with their spouse. Highlighting the inherent multitasking nature of women's brains, Ellen introduces the '10-minute unwind' as a method to help focus and prepare for intimacy. Check out the O Course for Catholic Women here!___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Have a question you want to hear answered on a...

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