There is research on marriages that work and marriages that don't. The ones that last and are joy-filled have this in common: They don't stay stagnant. The couple takes time to discuss the problems in their marriage. They take inventory of what needs help and what is going well. Amanda is here to help you do that! 2023 is the year of fantastic marriage/relationship growth. 

Dyadic adjustment scale test: http://www.trieft.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Dyadic-Adjustment-Scale.pdf

If you want to take action, I created a free goal planning download based on some basic questions about your sex life: https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147661053 

Referenced In This Episode

The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work Book [https://amzn.to/3xm4EOO] 

The Marriage Clinic Book [https://amzn.to/3XqwNPy]

Atomic Habits Book [https://amzn.to/3jVrGZS]

Ep 59: Marriages That Fail Vs. Marriages That Make It

Growth sexually doesn't just happen. Time to take advantage of the new years goals and include your sexual life! Hear how I go over sexual goals from the previous year and set new ones! Here is to 2023 and more intimacy!

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Erin Condren Daily Duo 2023 Planner: click here [https://amzn.to/3UPUzDe]

 

Ep. 58 How To Set Sexual Goals For The New Year

Infertility can make sex a chore, can bring anxiety, and make marriage a real struggle! What is worse? It is often a cycle, where the anxiety impacts fertility...impacts anxiety.... and so on. So how do we break out of that! Research is really promising! This week learn how to lessen the impact of inferility on all areas of life and learn how infertility might just be what makes your marriage amazing. 

 

Article on Emotional disorders, Marital adaption, and moderating the role of social support for couples under treatment for infertility [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348757780_Emotional_disorders_marital_adaptation_and_the_moderating_role_of_social_support_for_couples_under_treatment_for_infertility]

Connect with me on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/amandaammons_]!

Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books) 

OR try Kindle Unlimited! [https://amzn.to/3Euevpe] Which I also use 

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More resources from Amanda Ammons

Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

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Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

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Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

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Ep 57: Breaking The Cycle of Infertility [Emotional Distress, Marital Problems, and Finding Support]

When doing the deep work is overwhelming, you have tried everything to stop your addiction, try these tips!

 If you, or someone you know, has struggled with porn or erotica this episode is for you. How to support yourself when things feel overwhelming and porn is too tempting.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 55: How I Stopped Watching Porn [https://www.amandaammons.com/podcasts/passion-connected/episodes/2147813383]

Book on Sleep [https://amzn.to/3hvzGiz]

Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books) 

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More resources from Amanda Ammons

Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

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Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

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Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

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Ep 56: Quick Help For Porn Addiction

If you, or someone you know, has struggled with porn or erotica this episode is for you. How I stopped porn and owned my identity. A journey of ups and downs and relationships. It is real & raw & encouraging. 

Mentioned in this episode:

 Episode on Masturbation [https://www.amandaammons.com/podcasts/passion-connected/episodes/2147687226]

Episode on Action Taking Steps For Sexual Addiction [https://www.amandaammons.com/podcasts/passion-connected/episodes/2147671004]

My email: amanda@amandaammons.com

Encouraging account for finding porn [https://www.instagram.com/fightthenewdrug/]

Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books) 

----------------------------------

More resources from Amanda Ammons

Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

-----------------------------------

Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

 -----------------------------------

Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

 -----------------------------------

Ep 55: How I Stopped Watching Porn

 

How to use your strengths to make your sex life stronger and easier instead of worrying over your weaknesses. How to use your partners strengths to make the perfect couple combo instead of being frustrated at growth areas.

Taking the Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Clifton test and applying it to my sex life. 

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Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books)

StrengthsFinder Book with Attached Access Code for the Official Test [https://amzn.to/3N6m74S]

Free online Strengths Quest Type Test [https://high5test.com/strengthsfinder-free/] (please note the validity of this test has not been shown, it is meant to be a replica of the above test)

 

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Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

-----------------------------------

Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

 -----------------------------------

Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

 -----------------------------------

Ep 54: Using Personality Assessments to Play Into Sexual Strengths

What do you do when your spouse was abused sexually? How do you touch them? What do you say? How do you both heal?

Continuing from last week, Amanda answers a listener's question "How do I help my spouse heal from sexual abuse?" What do we do when we can't touch? How do I handle this part of our sex life. 

Friends: you didn’t go through it but it doesn’t mean you can’t be angry or frustrated or sad or mourn the loss. It makes sense that helping them heal, and healing yourself, is difficult. Let's tackle it together. 

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Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books)

5 Love Languages Book [https://amzn.to/3s6pW0l]

5 Love Languages quick quiz [https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language]

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Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

-----------------------------------

Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

 -----------------------------------

Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

 -----------------------------------

Ep 53: How To Love Your Spouse When They Have Been Sexually Abused

Sexual abuse is real and needs to be handled gently. Join Amanda this week as she talks about how to handle abuse through validating the pain and emotions. Instead of forcing yourself to move on or push through, try working with yourself, your partner, and your creator.

Email me at amanda@amandaammons.com if you want to talk ❤️

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Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, and keep both books)

----------------------------------

Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

-----------------------------------

Premarital Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

The sex education course for engaged & newly married women 💝

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

 -----------------------------------

Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

 -----------------------------------

Ep 52: Healing from Sexual Abuse (& Why You Don't Have To Force Healing)

Pleasure in all areas of life has a direct correlation to pleasure sexually. If you are sexually dissatisfied there is a root cause that needs to be dealt with first. It is time to get the big picture because there is much more to each sexual issue than you think! It is more than just finding a new position or trying harder. Time to find pleasure in every area of life, and watch how it changes everything sexually!

Get Two Free Audio Books! [https://amzn.to/3rAGoFK] 

(with a free trial, cancel at any time, keep both books)

----------------------------------

Design Your Sex Life!  [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147551087]

Figure out what kind of sex YOU really want. Instead of what the world tells you to want.

-----------------------------------

Premarital Sex Education For Christians!

Passionate Beginnings [http://www.amandaammons.com/passionatebeginnings]

The sex education course for engaged & newly married women 💝

Lifetime Access [to current and future content]

Over 30 marriage-changing videos!

A Workbook To Solidify Sexual Confidence & Intimacy

Topics Include:

 *  Love & Intimacy & Emotional Connection
 *  Communication
 *  Understanding How To Please & Be Pleased Physically
 *  Bringing Faith and Sex together
 *  Dealing With Pain
 *  Creating Pleasure Together
 *  & MORE!

Use the code "PASSION" during checkout for 20% off!

 -----------------------------------

Honeymoon Packing List for Sex! [https://www.amandaammons.com/pl/2147515565]

Everything you need for amazing sex and intimacy.

 * Personalized romantic items
 * The fun stuff like lingerie and lube!
 * The items to make your time comfortable & pain-free.
 * Prepare for possible problems

 -----------------------------------

Ep 51: The Real Reason You Are Having Sexual Problems (How To Find The Root Issue)

Take the challenge to start flirting with your spouse. Use vocal foreplay and make it sexy! Get some tips on how to talk sex with your partner, especially if you are nervous or shy. Build intimacy, make sex easier and sexier, and have fun!

Ep 50: Vocal Foreplay Challenge - Initiating Sex Outside of the Bedroom

Join Christian women's sex coach, Amanda Ammons as she gives you the tools for freedom, pleasure, and intimacy like you have never known before! Together let's break the shame cycle, find confidence, and follow Jesus on a journey to passionate connection.

Amanda Ammons

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