You were likely taught to wait until marriage before you even knew what sex was. But now, as an adult, it's up to you to decide whether or not you will do that. It's your decision to make.  In this episode, we chat about God's gift of agency (the capacity to make our own choices) and why that gift is vital to our becoming true disciples of Jesus Christ.  FYI: The Christian Sex Educator Podcast is on summer break from now until August. I'll see you soon!  Shop Coconu...

If you have never had sex before, it's pretty likely that you've got some questions about it. What will my first time be like? Is it going to hurt? What can I do to prepare? And lots more.  In today's episode, I answer several of these questions for you. We cover things like lubricant, lingerie, clean-up after sex, pain with sex, and what your first time will actually be like.  Learn about The Honeymoon Course: https://thechristiansexeducator.com/hm-sales-page Shop Coconu...

Too many of us still believe that pain with sex is normal for women and should be expected, especially when first transitioning into sexual activity. But did you know that is actually a myth?  In today's episode, we chat about what things can lead to sexual pain and how to avoid it. For those who do experience pain with sex (it does happen for some), there is also information about how to identify and address the issues that exist. If you have ever experienced painful sex or are worried...

One of the most common questions that I get from Christian parents is "How do I address self-touch or masturbation with my kids?" Sometimes those questions sound a little more like, "My child will not stop touching their privates. What should I do?" In today's episode, Christian Sexual Assault Counselor Tiffany Green addresses these questions. Tiffany is an expert when it come to teaching children about bodies, consent, and sexuality and her guidance in this episode is absolute...

I dated as an adult for a solid decade before I met my husband, which means I got a lot of practice. Today, I am giving you a little glimpse into my dating years. Specifically, mistakes that I made and how you can avoid them (or at least move past them more quickly than I did).  Tune in for an honest discussion about saying no, setting boundaries, and FOMO in dating relationships. I promise dating will be more enjoyable (and more successful) if you try to avoid some of the pitfalls outlined...

We all know that the way we feel about our body (aka body esteem) influences the way we show up for and engage in our daily lives. But what we may not understand is how we can make necessary shifts in our body esteem when we struggle with it. On today's episode, I am joined by intuitive eating coach and body image specialist, Erin Palmer. She teaches us how to live from the inside out—focused on what we are experiencing rather than what people are seeing when they look at us. Erin provides...

I don't know all of you who listen to this podcast. But I bet I can guess one thing about most, if not all of you—you're busy. There are a lot of really good things (and some less good things) that fill our lives, often to the very brim.  Often, in the hustle of day-to-day life, our marriage gets put on the back burner. We struggle to commit the time and energy to our marriage that it deserves. But it's not because we don't care, not at all! We just have so much to do and we are...

Christians who wait until marriage to have sex are typically not very prepared for their first time. Yup, I said it. I want something better for those of you who aren't married, but want or plan to be in the relatively near future. Like, WAY better. Tune in to this podcast episode to learn four things that I wish I would have known before my wedding night. And, my husband shares a few of his "I wish I would have known" tips as well. Waiting until marriage for sex does not need to mean...

Did you know that a lot of the information we learned about sex growing up is just not true? In this episode we will discuss three common sex myths that are particularly prevalent in the Christian community. Tune in for a discussion on what your sexual history will mean to a future spouse, if women want and enjoy sex like men do, and whether or not you should say no to your spouse when they want to have sex but you don't. It's high time we ditch these harmful myths and create a healthy,...

Welcome to The Christian Sex Educator Podcast, where we believe that you can fully embrace your faith and pursue sexual wholeness in every life stage. I'm Carlie Palmer-Webb, a gender and sexuality researcher, entrepreneur, enthusiastic Jesus lover, and The Christian Sex Educator. I provide you with research-based info to help you prepare for and build sexual relationships worth all the hype. Shame not included. Join me every week for conversations on marriage, sex, dating, communication,...