Intimacy Anorexia Trait: Withholding Sex, Part 1Intimacy Anorexia Trait: Withholding Sex, Part 1
The Recovery Lifestyle™
In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, our hosts Chris Decker and John Rizzi talk about sex, how God intended it to be, and why the pornification about everything is runing marriage and life, in general. Tune in to see if you’re experiencing the same negative effects and know what you can start doing to restore your emotional and physical connection with your spouse. HIGHLIGHTS It's not a victimless crime: everything wrong about pornography Pornography is ruining your marriage and life, in general How pornography is affecting your brain and relationships Tell-tale signs that your sex life is missing a real connection God created sex to be beautiful and nurturing, let's keep it that way QUOTES Everything wrong about pornography, says John: "I heard it described as the most potent bioweapon ever unleased on mankind. And I think that's true because there are so much wrong with porn. It's incredibly addictive, it increases risky sexual behavior, it desensitizes sexual violence, it can lead to impotence. I know for me, it increases objectification to the point where I look at every woman as an object because I've been so desensitized to those sexual images." Chris' experience with pornography and its devastating effects: "What porn taught me is that I'm not worth anything unless I'm in the sexual act. It taught me that it needs to be frequent and it gave me unrealistic expectations of what a man is and it destroyed my ability to have deeper relationships." John on the emotional aspect of sex: "Sex is supposed to be an emotional connection. Most women want the emotional connection before sex, guys use the sex to boost the emotional connection, feel more emotionally connected after having sex." Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
20:04•12 Oct 2022
Breaking the Cycle of Intimacy Anorexia: Reconnecting in Marriage
“We want to push back on that and help people realize that, yes, you made sex god. But it's not the only way to connect with your spouse emotionally and physically. There is hope for restoration.”
Ever felt like there's an invisible wall between you and your spouse? Chris Decker and John Rizzi tackle this very issue in 'The Recovery Lifestyle' podcast, focusing on intimacy anorexia. This isn't just about withholding sex; it's about the emotional barriers that can sabotage relationships. They dive deep into how pornography and technology are fueling this problem, impacting our brains and distancing us from genuine connection. The hosts don't just point out the issues—they offer solutions.
From recognizing the signs that your sex life is missing a real connection to practical steps for restoring emotional and physical intimacy, Chris and John guide listeners through a path of recovery. They emphasize the power of communication, emotional bonding, and even prayer as tools to mend these rifts. If you're struggling with the negative effects of intimacy anorexia or pornography addiction, this episode offers a beacon of hope.
Tune in to learn how to rebuild that vital connection with your spouse and bring back the nurturing beauty that sex was intended to have.
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