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Intended for Pleasure

Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage

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Intended for Pleasure

By: Ed Wheat MD, Gaye Wheat, Dennis Rainey
Narrated by: David Colacci, Susan Ericksen
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A classic for 30 years, Intended for Pleasure is a reference book that combines biblical teaching on love and marriage with the latest medical information on sex and sexuality. This popular resource gently encourages married couples to make their sexual relationship the fulfilling experience it was meant to be. This is a complete sex manual, with basic facts and frank discussion of all facets of human sexuality. A perfect gift for newlyweds and a source book for pastors and marriage counselors, this book has helped more than a million people understand and enjoy the gift God intended for pleasure.

Contains mature themes.

©1977 Fleming H. Revell; revised editions, copyright 1981, 1997 by Ed Wheat and Gaye Wheat; fourth edition copyright 2010 by Gaye Wheat (P)2018 Tantor
Marriage & Relationships Personal Development Sex Instruction Marriage
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Amazing transformation

Absolutely loved the book. Very easy to understand and explained in a systematic manner. It caused an explosion in our sex life and marriage. As for me it helped me drop my usual inhibitions and shyness and I was then easily aroused. It also helped me overcome any resentment I had towards my husband and helped me several him better.

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Very helpful, and straightforward information!

Encompassing all aspects of intimacy, with the main emphasis on closeness and bonding between a married couple. The practical language makes learning the techniques easy to understand.

I enjoyed listening to this book; because it contains medical knowledge to enhance and overcome intercourse roadblocks.

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A book to be read to young men and women.

This book is full of so much information at provides so much wisdom to men and women. A great read prior to marriage, or dating!

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73 and learned so much!

Such valuable information. Wish my husband and I had read this book 45 years ago. The gentle explaining of the wedding night. As both virgins, we had no clue what we were doing in bed. We fumbled along and developed a rewarding sex life out of love for each other. We didn’t bring God into His plan in our bed. Then I had a stroke this year and this book brought no desire for sex into a deeper meaning in our sexual relationship. Very well written message.

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Very thorough

Ed Wheat writes a very thorough and helpful commentary on biblical sexuality within a Christian marriage. I’ve had the paper copy for years, but never worked my way through it because it was so intimidating. thanks to Audible, I finished it in about a week.

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A great book for anyone from newlyweds to people who have been married for 49 years

I listened to this book with my husband of more than 25 years. We both enjoyed it and learned some new things. The speaker was clear and very entertaining.

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Ever timely

Ever timely book of medical truth with Spiritual wisdom regarding sex, love and marriage as valued in the Christ centered home. I gained more understanding and confidence for this book to be used as a resource with my family.

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Life changing to the extreme.

I wish I could have read this book as a 20 year old. How much richer my life would be right now in my late 40's. Even so, I have been moved in so many deep areas through this book that its difficult to describe in this review. I will say to all men, READ THIS! I promise you have been looking for these insights your entire married life.

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Essential reading for every couple!

Nearly every couple alive will benefit from this work. I recommend it for ages 18 to 80. Updated in 2010.

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Worse Piece of Sex Advice Yet

Besides the narrator droning on in a tone as if making certain not to excite anyone, the information isn't even Biblically based. There were scriptures mentioned, but then there were statements made that were given as if they were "Biblical counsel" but only showed just how much the author really didn't know what he was talking about when it comes to sex and women.

Just one among other examples: the author states in Ch. 1 that man is the head and lover in his marriage, while the wife is "the help and responder" in the marriage. I have no issues with the man being the head of his marriage and his wife being his help as the scriptures say.

The part where the man is named as the lover and his wife is simply the responder smacks of ignorance as to what women are as sexual beings in or out of marriage. I totally cannot recommend this book for sexual guidance in Christian marriages...or otherwise. It completely misses the mark.

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