In this episode, Ellen and guest Mike 'Gomer' Gormley discuss the issue of sexual passivity in marriages, specifically through a... more

In this special 200th episode, Ellen and Kathleen delve into their personal experiences with Natural Family Planning (NFP) and their... more

Getting distracted during sex not your only struggle with sex? That's why we created the Catholic Sex Course for Women,... more

Get the Catholic Sex Positions Guide right here!Stop right now and listen to episode 162 of this podcast before you... more

Get the Catholic Sex Course for Women right here!In this special episode, Ellen shares the powerful testimony of a woman... more

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the impact of busyness on intimate relationships. They highlight how constantly busy schedules... more

In this episode, Ellen discusses the common habit of saying no to sex initiated by a spouse. She shares her... more

Ellen discusses the essential role of forgiveness in maintaining a healthy sexual and marital relationship. She emphasizes that forgiving a... more

Ellen and her husband Kurt discuss strategies to balance arousal differences between partners during foreplay and sex, particularly when a... more

In this episode, Ellen discusses the profound impact of the sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession on improving sex life... more

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen emphasize the importance of discussing sex daily with your spouse as a way to... more

Ellen discusses the moral licitness of using marital aids, commonly known as sex toys, in Catholic marriages. She explains that... more

In this episode, Ellen and guest Ginny Noce discuss the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle in enhancing men's sexual... more

Ellen addresses the challenge of feeling uncomfortable with any touch from your husband automatically leading to sex. She introduces 'touch... more

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the common struggle of saying 'should' in your sex life and how it... more

In this episode, Ellen addresses a listener's question about male sexual dysfunction, particularly erectile dysfunction and inability to finish, related... more

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen discuss the importance of pursuing your spouse outside of the bedroom, offering practical advice... more

Ellen dives into the frequently misunderstood Ephesians chapter 5, elucidating its true meaning and emphasizing the profound responsibilities it places... more

Ellen welcomes Dr. Sarah Bartell, a moral theologian specializing in marriage and sexuality, to discuss how to handle situations where... more

Ellen and Kathleen discuss the crucial role of empathy in relationships, particularly in the context of a married sexual relationship.... more

In this episode, Ellen explores the complex concept of shame in the context of sex and intimacy for Catholic women.... more

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen delve into the highly requested topic of knowing when it's the right time to... more

In this episode Ellen delves into the common marital issue of differing sex drives between spouses. Ellen emphasizes that every... more

In this episode I (Ellen) am joined by my husband Kurt to discuss the challenges we faced during the first... more

Get our FREE Download of 5 tips for less painful sex!In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen Holloway is... more

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen dive into the complexities of maintaining a healthy sex life during family vacations.... more

In this episode host Ellen Holloway delves into the topic of oral stimulation. Ellen explains the church's teachings on what... more

Trying new positions can be a lot! Maybe you're not sure how to approach the conversation or you don't even... more

In this episode Ellen delves into why there isn't a checklist for sexual pleasure in marriage and why that's a... more

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen discuss the nuances of grooming and shaving the genital area from a Catholic... more

Today Ellen is answering a question from Instagram:My husband really resists oral, but sex has been painful for me. He's... more

In this week's episode Kathleen and Ellen talk about some common elements of lingerie. They discuss both personal preferences as... more

Ellen addresses the struggle many women face in transitioning from their busy day to intimate moments with their spouse.... more

In this episode, Ellen and Kathleen delve into the distinction between Natural Family Planning (NFP) and contraception, addressing common questions... more

In this episode Ellen discusses how couples can handle differing levels of comfort with sexual acts. She emphasizes the importance... more

In this episode Ellen and Kathleen explore the topic of chastity within marriage, emphasizing that chastity goes beyond merely abstaining... more

In this episode Ellen shares a personal revelation about finding God's presence and grace in the imperfections of married life... more

This episode focuses on the common issue among couples regarding the disparity in sex drives, a topic frequently brought up... more

In this episode, the focus is on the church's teachings regarding manual stimulation and masturbation within the context of marriage.... more

In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen and Kathleen tackle the challenge of internalized purity culture and its impact... more

In this episode we'll address the misconception among individuals practicing Natural Family Planning (NFP) that their sexual desire only peaks... more

This episode addresses the complexities and challenges couples face regarding postpartum sex. The episode covers the expectations, fears, and physical... more

Ellen addresses the common pursuit of perfectionism in marriage and sexual relationships, emphasizing that perfection is not a prerequisite for... more

In this episode of 'Charting Toward Intimacy', Kathleen and Ellen discuss the misconception of sex being a love language. They... more

In this episode Ellen discusses the deep connection between sex and prayer. She implements the teachings of the Catechism, arguing... more

This podcast, led by Ellen Holloway and Kathleen Chavones, discusses the challenges of sticking to Natural Family Planning (NFP) during... more

This episode focuses on the emotional complexities of initiating sex within a Catholic marriage, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual... more

Mike 'Gomer' Gormley joins host Ellen as they discuss the detrimental effects of sexual passivity on marriage and ways to... more

In this podcast episode, Ellen addresses the challenge of navigating sex within a marriage, particularly from a Catholic perspective. She... more

In this podcast Ellen, discusses the idea of women becoming gatekeepers of sex in a relationship, specifically within the context... more

In this episode, hosts Ellen and Kathleen talk about lessons they wish they knew on their wedding night. They highlight... more

In this episode, we discuss the common scenario of feeling too tired for marital intimacy. We'll talk about the importance... more

Ellen is joined by Dr. Sarah Bartel for part 2 of their conversation on licit and illicit acts. The episode... more

Ellen discusses sex and intimacy within the confines of Catholic marriage with guest Dr. Sarah Bartel. The primary focus is... more

Ellen and Kathleen are discussing on how to overcome despair and struggles associated with intimacy in a marriage. They emphasize... more

We're talking about why recording sexual encounters between spouses is not in line with the Catholic understanding of marital intimacy.... more

Ellen and Kathleen discuss a myriad of assumptions women often make about sex, how they negatively impact one's sex life,... more

Ever been stuck during arousal because you hit a plateau and you don't know what happens next? This episode is... more

Ellen and Kathleen discuss the topic of finding peace when sex and family planning don't go as planned. They delve... more

In this episode, Ellen discusses the virtue of patience, particularly in the context of sex, marital intimacy, and pregnancy. She... more