Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

In pondering the rapid maturity of our children, I often find myself scanning the shelves of the bookstore seeking aid for reliable guidance into their future experiences of adulthood. "Sexual Intimacy in Marriage", co-authored by Dr. William Cutrer and Sandra Glahn, was an encouraging find toward this purpose. The book was originally purchased, read and appreciated as a personal resource in understanding gender differences and how they can affect the marital relationship. It also has provided insight into God's Word in the matters of sexual relationships and marital promises. After reading this book, I realized not only is it an invaluable tool in my life, but also, what a priceless source of teaching and information this would be to the young adult who is fast approaching the years in which relational commitments are often made. I have, with great confidence, recommended this reading selection to each of my college-bound teens. My personal gain from this book has been a renewed desire and confidence to instill in my children the hope intended for the plan of marriage that God so beautifully designed. This is a great help for those who will soon begin, or have just begun to build a marriage, or for those who are dedicated to fortifying their marriage with strength from God's hand. This book is written with wisdom and heart. A great contribution to the lives of those you love and care for the most.

It's good to Christians have a book on sex based with a biblical perspective. This one is well written and so easy to read. Loved it!

Our current age presents the act of sex as both natural and good - an expression of our personal desire for pleasure or the fulfillment of some primordial need. Bill Cutrer, M.D., in his refreshing and timely work "Sexual Intimacy in Marriage" poses, however, a more focused viewpoint of sex, one drawn from a book of timeless revelation -- the Holy Bible.In vignettes that draw on both the Holy Scripture and modern medicine, Dr. Cutrer directs the reader on how people ought to treat each other, in general, interwoven with a manual on how they should respond to sexual desire. He encourages efforts to enhance the enjoyment of sex with one's spouse -- but above all, he demonstrates how the sex act must always be part of the biblical instruction to love."Sexual Intimacy in Marriage" is an outstanding work that is an excellant companion piece to Dr. Larry Crabb's "The Marriage Builder". I recommend it highly!

Dr. Cutrer and Sandra Glahn team up for a tactful and at times humorous discussion of sexual relations between a husband and wife. More than a medical "how-to", Cutrer utilizes his medical expertise in combination with his years as a pastor to address a wide variety of intimacy-related issues. Glahn's candid humor and Cutrer's appropriate illustrations from former patients and parishioners distinguishes this book from many others on the same topic. The information is great, practical, non-threatening, and did I say...practical? After reading the book, my comment to my husband and his to me, was I wish I had this book ten years ago when we got married. The part about Christian women in a monogamous relationship claiming to have a better sex life is very understandable, and believable. Cutrer and Glahn introduce the subject of their book well on p. 26 with "to get wisdom, get understanding." Then the co-authors proceed to help the reader get both in an engaging, intellectually and emotionally stimulating and humorous way! Specifically I enjoyed the wonderful but simple analogies that were given throughout to help me, the reader, understand the concepts discussed - I found those to be the parts I was underlining the most. Spanning the arenas of anatomy, sexual fulfillment, marital roles, and protection from extra-marital involvement, the book embraces the reality of God-given biological desires and "expression of sexual love within marriage." 'Sexual Intimacy in Marriage' is a fresh approach to an age-old issue!

As a practicing Ob/Gyn for the last 20 years as well as a Christian, I am familiar with the sensitive issues surrounding a happy fulfilling sex life in marriage. Dr. Cutrer handles these issues with expertise which is founded both in his experience as a gynecologist and his obvious thorough knowledge of the scriptures. I have strongly recommended this book for many of my patients, as well as members of my family. God wants us to fully enjoy our partners in marriage and do so mutually. This book goes a long way toward dispelling many myths, taboos and misconceptions about what God whould have us get out of our physical relationships! I can't recommend this book highly enough. As the author of two books myself, I can tell you that this text's organization, content and readability are critically excellent as well. Any married couple, Christian or otherwise, should get a copy of this book! J.M. Thurston, MD, FACOG