Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

327: Dreading "Are We Having Sex Tonight?" Try the Menu Mindset Instead

Has sex in your marriage become a yes-or-no question: "Are we having sex tonight?" For one spouse, that question may bring hope and anticipation. For the other, it may

326: Stop Having "Baseball Sex" (Do This Instead), with Dr. Lisa Elieson

Does sex in your marriage ever feel like a race toward intercourse or orgasm? Dr. Lisa Elieson calls this "baseball sex"—rushing around the bases instead of enjoying wher

325: The More You Pursue, the More They Pull Away: Breaking the Intimacy Cycle with Dr. Laurie Watson

The more you pursue your spouse for emotional or sexual connection, the more they seem to pull away—and the harder you try, the worse it gets. Certified sex therapist Dr.

324: Why You're Always the One Initiating Sex (And What It's Actually Telling You)

Why does one spouse keep reaching for more sexually while the other feels responsible for keeping things safe? Dr. Roy Myers, author of Playful Practice, shares what his

323: How to get out of "Roommate Mode" in marriage

If your marriage feels more like a roommate arrangement than a romantic relationship, the problem may not be that you've grown too far apart. It may be that you've become

322: BONUS — Marriage Undressed: Desire Differences, Oral Sex, and Rebuilding After Porn

Welcome to Marriage Undressed—a live Q&A where Dan Purcell and marriage coach Tammy Camp answer real, anonymous questions about sex, intimacy, and marriage. In this bon

321: Why Your Libido Disappeared After the Honeymoon Phase (And How to Get It Back) w/ Hannah Johnson

Why does libido feel effortless during the honeymoon phase—and then seem to disappear? After experiencing this pattern in her own relationships, Hannah Johnson, known a

320: Is Masturbation Okay in Marriage?

Is masturbation okay in a Christian marriage? It's a common question, but one many couples are afraid to ask—and few people answer directly. In this episode, Dan offers

319: When You Want Sex More (or Less) Than Your Spouse—with Dr. Jennifer Litner

When one spouse wants sex more than the other, both partners can end up feeling hurt—the higher-desire spouse feels rejected, while the lower-desire spouse feels pressure

318: I No Longer Ask My Wife to Initiate Sex (Here's Why)

For years, I asked my wife to initiate sex more often because I wanted to feel chosen and desired. Instead, my requests created pressure, scorekeeping, and a cycle that m

317: The Spicy Little Habit That Reignited This Mom's Marriage

When work, kids, meals, schedules, and the never-ending mental checklist take everything you have, intimacy can start to feel like one more task. Amy Nesbit knows that te

316: The Marriage Problem You Can't See (And the Grace That Changes Everything)

Most couples think they know what's hurting their marriage. Poor communication. Different sex drives. Parenting disagreements. Financial stress. Growing apart. That's

315: Rethinking Porn Addiction: A Better Path to Healing with Craig Perra

Shame thrives in secrecy—but healing doesn't. In this deeply honest conversation, Dan sits down with Craig Perra, a former attorney whose secret life of pornography, st

314: "A More Perfect Union": What America's 250th Can Teach Us About Marriage and Intimacy

What does the Constitutional Convention have to do with your marriage? More than you might think. As we celebrate Independence Day, Dan explores one of the greatest a

313: How Pelvic Floor Health Impacts Pleasure, Pain, and Orgasm with Kristen Damery

What if the key to better orgasms, less pain during sex, and greater confidence in intimacy isn't in your head—it's in your pelvic floor? In this episode, Dan sits down

312: Emotional Masculinity and Getting My Wife to Like Me Again, with Matt Salis

What happens when you realize your spouse still loves you—but doesn't really like you? After 20 years of marriage, that's the realization Matt Sallas faced. In this e

311: How To Stop Having Boring Sex: 7 Principles for Connection and Fun

Has your sex life become a little too predictable? In this episode, Dan shares 7 simple principles to help couples break out of routine, deepen connection, and bring mo

310: Stop Doing The Dishes To Get Her In The Mood: Masculine Leadership with Stu Murray

Most people think being a good spouse means being selfless, accommodating, and easygoing. But what if those same habits are quietly creating resentment, frustration, an

309: What To Do When Your Spouse Isn't Interested in Improving Your Sex Life

Differences in sexual desire can feel deeply personal. One spouse feels rejected. The other feels pressured. And both end up wondering if something is wrong with their ma

308: Better Sex by Sharing the Mental Load, with Zach Watson

Better sex isn't just about what happens in the bedroom. In this episode, Dan sits down with Zach Watson to unpack the hidden emotional and mental work happening inside