In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer three listener questions about passionless sex: "How can I stop thinking of sex as an obligation when it's physically painful? While we wait for physical healing, how can I enjoy this part of our marriage?”“How do you navigate pleasing your spouse when you have no sexual desire and prefer not being touched at all?”“How can I enjoy a particular sex act that I get a lot of pleasure from but they do not, but they are willing to do it because they love me.” In summary, Refuse to let sex become passionless and simply a place of obligation — for yourself or your spouse.To help improve your own desire and passion, start by trying to focus on one simple thing that can anticipate and enjoy each time you make love.Don’t settle for passionless sex with your spouse. Seek to compassionately understand your spouse’s challenges and seek only sex that is connecting and mutually pleasurable. Relevant previous episodes: Episode 76 - Does My Spouse Owe Me Sex? (1/17/2022)Episode 31- When Sex Is Painful (3/8/2021) STATE OF THE COVENANT: It's almost a New Year and a great time to think about reassessing the state of your marriage and setting some goals together to improve the strength and intimacy of your relationship. Consider our resource to help get these important conversations started: The State of the Covenant Support these business that support Intimate Covenant: Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.com Where finances meet faith and family.Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29  Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant.  Coconu — http://www.coconu.com  Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase.  To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: [email protected]   Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing!      Cherishing,   Matt & Jenn PS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God’s plan for intimate marriage and h The Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by: Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.com Where finances meet faith and family. Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.