Difficulties Within Physical Intimacy ft. Dr. Monique Ruberu

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Let’s talk about sex, baby 🎶😂

Today on the show we welcome back Dr. Monique Ruberu, a Catholic wife, mother, and OBGYN. Monique is chatting with us all about how false chastity teachings can damage intimacy in marriage, what to do if intercourse is painful for you, and what it’s like being a doctor during COVID. Pour a glass of wine and settle into your couch, because this is some serious girl talk with a medical resource here to educate us! I have spent many an evening talking to a girlfriend about intimacy within her marriage (…and if any of their husbands are reading this…just be glad your wife has such close friends 🙃) and it was so informative to have a Catholic OBGYN to chat with about why so many women struggle with physical intimacy. We also talk about organic tampons and Game of Thrones—yes, you read that right. Enjoy!

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Topics discussed:

  • What it’s like being a doctor during a pandemic

  • How the human body responds to sexual stimulation

  • Effective vs. ineffective chastity teachings

  • Common reasons women may have pain during intercourse

  • Why the type of tampon you use matters

  • If the OBGYN field is becoming more secular or more Catholic

  • What’s been bringing Monique closer to God lately

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