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In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares something she used to be embarrassed to admit: she actually looked forward to the abstinence that came with NFP because she dreaded having sex with her husband. She shares how her understanding of sex slowly changed, what helped her heal, and how she eventually went from dreading the end of the fertile window to actually looking forward to being intimate with her husband. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about how long penetration actually needs to last, and the answer might surprise you. She explains why longer isn’t necessarily better and why more foreplay, not more time in penetration, may be what makes sex more enjoyable. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway shares why she used to wish sex could just disappear from her marriage and how she came to understand that sex isn't just an extra part of marriage. She explains why the marital act is so important to the sacrament of marriage and why working on your sex life isn't selfish or unnecessary, but a vital part of living out your vocation. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Allana a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Allan's honest review and experience in the program.  ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it Hey! This episode is a little different. I purposely didn't edit out a few emotional moments because I think it's really important for you to understand how important improving your sex life as a Catholic wife really is. I hope you enjoy this open letter to the Catholic wife who hates sex from her future self.  ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway interviews Lauren a recent participant in the Want it and Enjoy it 8 week group coaching program. Hear Lauren's honest review and experience in the program.  ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why your libido might feel like it disappeared even if you used to really want sex. She explains responsive desire, why sex being new and exciting used to make desire easier, and some simple ways to start building that desire back. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about wishing your husband would just notice what you need without you having to ask. She explains why expecting him to read your mind can actually make marriage harder, and why healthy relationships mean getting brave enough to ask for what you want. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what conjugal rights and obligation actually mean in a Catholic marriage. They unpack why sex should be part of marriage, but that doesn’t mean your husband gets to demand it whenever he wants, and what to do when you find yourself saying no over and over again. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why you still might not want sex even when you enjoy it. She explains why responsive desire means you may need to intentionally create the connection, flirting, and touch that help you actually get in the mood. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about that scary thought, “What if I married the wrong person?” They share how changing the way you think about the hard parts of your marriage can help you stop wishing things were different and start working with the marriage you actually have.  ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why the G-spot isn't actually a separate thing and why understanding how your body really works can change the way you think about sex. She explains why foreplay isn't just a nice extra. It's what your body needs for sex to be comfortable, pleasurable, and to help protect your long-term sexual health. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about what it really means to see sex as a gift from God instead of something that's just "allowed" in marriage. They share how changing the way we think about intimacy can help us grow closer to our husbands and even closer to God, especially if we've spent years believing sex was shameful or off limits. St. Ignatius of Loyola quote: "All the things in this world are gifts of God, created for us, to be the means by which we can come to know him better, love him more surely, and serve him more faithfully." ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about why so many women struggle to receive, not just in sex, but in everyday life too. She shares how learning to accept compliments, your husband's desire, and even pleasure can completely change the way you experience intimacy in marriage. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]

❤ Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chovanes talk about why simple questions like "What can I do to help?" can feel completely overwhelming when your mental load is already maxed out. They share a surprisingly practical brain hack that makes those moments so much easier, plus why changing the way you respond can protect your peace, your marriage, and your intimacy. ___________________________________ Ready to stop avoiding sex and actually enjoy it? Join the waitlist for Want it and Enjoy it now and join the next round! Did we mention a book on this week's episode? Click here for our recommended books! Reach out at instagram.com/ellenholloway_/ or email us at [email protected]