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Intended for Pleasure: Sex Technique and Sexual Fulfillment in Christian Marriage Kindle Edition

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,053 ratings

A classic for thirty years, Intended for Pleasure is an easy-to-read 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, illustrations, 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.

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The most important book on Christian sexuality is better than ever

A classic for thirty years, Intended for Pleasure is an easy-to-read 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, illustrations, and frank discussion of all facets of human sexuality. A perfect gift for newlyweds and a sourcebook for pastors and marriage counselors, this book has helped more than a million people understand and enjoy the gift God intended for pleasure.

In this fourth edition you will enjoy a new foreword by Dennis Rainey, as well as updated medical information and resources.

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Make your sexual relationship the fulfilling experience God meant it to be

God gave humankind the gift of sex. But many couples don't experience the kind of joy and fulfillment God intended. If you've ever been frustrated with a lack of intimacy in your marriage, or if you just want to know more about how you can get the most out of your relationship,
Intended for Pleasure is for you.

This honest and frank resource will answer your questions about sex and sexuality, improving sexual response, sex techniques for pregnancy, birth control, sex at any age, solutions for sexual problems, and much more. All of the questions you've been afraid to ask (or didn't even know to ask!) are answered right here.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0080K3LQM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell; 4th edition (May 1, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3693 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,053 ratings

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Customers find the book provides good information on marriage and sex. They find it helpful for young married couples and engaged couples, as well as married couples who are at a standstill with their love life. The writing is clear and easy to understand, with illustrations as needed. Readers appreciate the Christ-centered content and the biblical references. The book helps them develop the right attitude and tools for a respectful, loving relationship.

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97 customers mention "Information quality"97 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides good information on sex and marriage. They find it helpful in preparing for the wedding night with biblical references and discussion topics. The book provides essential teaching on male and female anatomy that is important for married couples.

"...broadens horizons in the realm of intimacy, and it feeds the mind with good discussion topics. My background is very conservative...." Read more

"The author is very knowledgeable and writes in a very easy to read way!" Read more

"Dr Wheat’s books are very helpful and can guide and assist married couples who are having problems with great advice and using God’s word to back..." Read more

"I was impressed by the Biblical help and scriptural references in this book...." Read more

58 customers mention "Sex advice"58 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for young married couples and engaged couples. It teaches them that sex is good and a necessary part of marriage. The book serves as a reference for newlyweds and pre-marriage counseling. It helps them think positively about sex and draws couples closer together.

"...It is a great reference book for the young married ones and the old-timers...." Read more

"Dr Wheat’s books are very helpful and can guide and assist married couples who are having problems with great advice and using God’s word to back..." Read more

"...This book would be a great book for pre marriage counseling. I received it in the time frame I was promised and the cost was in my budget." Read more

"This book is so helpful both for young married couples and as a preparatory book for engaged couples...." Read more

51 customers mention "Readability"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for beginning a Christian marriage. They appreciate its good content and information, with scripture included. Many consider it a must-read for engaged couples and say it's a quality book.

"...A few chapters are useful reading, as preparation, a few weeks before a wedding...." Read more

"Such an amazing book that I will gift my kids one day before they get married." Read more

"I'm very glad this book was written...." Read more

"Although this book had lots of good points, it was written in the 70s and very much needs updated...." Read more

21 customers mention "Ease of reading"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. It explains the muscles of the female reproductive system clearly in plain English with illustrations. The explanations are straightforward without beating around the bush. Readers appreciate the medically written content for those who are nervous about reading about sex.

"The author is very knowledgeable and writes in a very easy to read way!" Read more

"...Dr. Wheat brings a "clinical" approach that makes it easier to digest and understand...." Read more

"I like that someone would explain in depth so we’ll about sex between a Christian husband & wife...." Read more

"This book is more sensitively written than many other sex manuals of this genre...." Read more

5 customers mention "Christological content"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's Christian content. They find it Christ-centered and matter-of-fact. The book helps readers understand how to honor, respect, and love their partners.

"...my eyes to the true reason for sex and that is the sacrificial love that Christ has shown us...." Read more

"...I also liked so many other things about the book and it's Christ-centeredness, yet it has a comfortable, matter-of-fact approach to the intimate..." Read more

"...This book helps you understand how to honor, please, respect, and love your mate." Read more

"The thorough writing of a text book, the reverence of a fine homily, and the beauty of creation as God intended. So excited to get married...." Read more

3 customers mention "Attitude"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's attitude helpful. They say it provides the right tools for marriage and is tactful, direct, discrete, honest, and broad-scoped. The book teaches how to honor, respect, and love your mate.

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"...book is a must have for couples to start their marriage with the right attitude and the necessary tools for a healthy marriage." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2011
    Well balanced views and completeness set this book apart as one of the best in the topic's field. I recommend newly married couples should take it on their honeymoon. A few chapters are useful reading, as preparation, a few weeks before a wedding. They should read a chapter each day of their honeymoon, because the information provided quickly broadens horizons in the realm of intimacy, and it feeds the mind with good discussion topics.

    My background is very conservative. In my opinion, sexuality must be discussed, but we should do so at appropriate times and with discretion. This book could help young parents who wish to wisely educate their little ones before they get exposed to unwholesome ways to ponder sex. It is also an excellent aid for the pre-marital counselor and the counselor who hopes to help married couples overcome marital struggles.

    Generally, this type of book is not read aloud to unmarried young people. It is a great reference book for the young married ones and the old-timers. By it, you may gain the ability to answer many difficult questions on the topic of sexuality.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
    The author is very knowledgeable and writes in a very easy to read way!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2024
    Dr Wheat’s books are very helpful and can guide and assist married couples who are having problems with great advice and using God’s word to back his psychological help
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2024
    Such an amazing book that I will gift my kids one day before they get married.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2013
    I was impressed by the Biblical help and scriptural references in this book. It was not what I was hoping for, but yet it helped open my eyes to a better way as a husband to understand and treat my wife. This book would be a great book for pre marriage counseling. I received it in the time frame I was promised and the cost was in my budget.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    Was recommend this book by an older couple. Good to set out mind on a biblical view of intimacy and not a world “Hollywood” view!
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
    This book is so helpful both for young married couples and as a preparatory book for engaged couples. Dr. Wheat brings a "clinical" approach that makes it easier to digest and understand. Everyone has to learn sometime, and I found this book to be the perfect outlet for me to understand more about how the body works and how sexual intimacy can be enhanced in marriage. I would recommend this to anyone, and bought it specifically to have for my children when they come of age to marry.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2017
    I'm very glad this book was written. God has designed our bodies to respond to sexual pleasure, and it's good for people to have knowledge and skills to exploit those things and really make sex feel good.

    Beyond that, it's important to understand how our bodies work physically. Not having this knowledge can lead to real heartbreak and even cause physical pain, and I believe this book is a must read for couples to read while engaged, and to visit again during marriage, and for those who didn't read it before they were married, it's so worth it to read it as soon as you can. The book provides essential teaching on male and female anatomy that are important for married couples to understand for each other and provide pleasure rather than pain.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Emily Perrin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for marriage!!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 18, 2020
    I loved this book! It was so helpful for me and my husband, as he was raised without any SEX-Ed and this novel went over basic anatomy. Even as a woman I learned new things about my body that I never knew before. Highly recommend to any Christian women who not only want to see how scripture encourages sex in a healthy marriage as well as safe and accurate information to make that sex good. This novel takes away alot of the fear and confusion around sex.
  • Rita Chevrolet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful and wholesome.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2018
    Really helpful and entirely wholesome. Beautifully and sensitively written. Even after 33 years of happy marriage, I learnt a few useful things to make the next 33 even better! xx
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  • AH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2019
    Dr. Wheat presents the purpose and responsibility behind sexual intimacy that I never heard taught before. Now I have a whole new understanding of just how profound the intimate relationship of husband and wife can be. I will not live below the wonderful experience that we're designed by God to have. Thanks for an eye opener! I'm so glad I read this book before getting married!
  • David Keiller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2016
    I found this book to be very well written.
    It is frank, open and honest without ever being tawdry or inappropriate. It is also very helpfully and sensitively written from a Christian perspective, and really fills a gap in the market.
  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came in good condition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2021
    I am finding this book really helpful.

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