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The Gift of Sex

A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment

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The Gift of Sex

By: Clifford Penner, Joyce Penner
Narrated by: Tom Parks
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Clifford and Joyce Penner, clinical therapist and nurse, have written a sensitive and forthright guide to understanding sexuality and how it fits into God's design for marriage. This revised and updated version features a new introduction, a section on addictions and the internet, and a timely discussion on sexually transmitted diseases and their consequences. With the latest information on sexuality and intimacy, this best seller is ideal whether you are newlyweds or have been married for many years.

Chapters include:

  • The Physical Dimension
  • The Total Experience
  • Moving Past Sexual Barriers
  • Resolving Difficulties
  • Finding Help
©2003 Clifford and Joyce Penner (P)2019 Tantor Marriage & Relationships Christianity Christian Living Personal Development Ministry & Evangelism
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Despite the fact that it was Christian based, and I’m not religious, the information about human sexuality was amazing. I wish I would have known about this book when I was 18.

Very helpful

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Good book, but the reader must know what he or she believes beforehand while still receiving the concepts in the book with an open mind. The reader must be willing to be theologically challenged. American culture as well as our inherent fallen nature has distorted intimacy.

The book doesn’t cover male/female personality and behavior role reversal (reversals from average, standard male and female norms).

I only experienced three or four “what?”, “wait a minute”, or “there’s more to it than that” moments throughout the entire book.

For example: As the authors stated, there’s nothing inherently wrong with fantasizing as long as the fantasy is related to desired experiences or preferences. However, the authors didn’t remind the listener about Mathew 5:27-28.

My conviction is that self stimulation is completely acceptable as long as you are in the presence of your spouse. Likewise, fantasies are completely fine as long as your thoughts are about your spouse. Otherwise, your in very dangerous territory.


1 Corinthians 8:12-13
1 Corinthians 9:20
Neither of these passages are referring to intimacy or sex. However, you can apply the principles in many different ways.

Good book that covers many misconceptions, but a few comments didn’t frame biblical boundaries well enough in my opinion.

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Well written and great communication for how to help couples get on the same page with sexual intimacy. Highly recommend

A must for all married couples

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This was a very worth while read! Interesting and relevant information! Thanks Clifford & Joyce for this book :)

Wish I had known about this book earlier!

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Great audio! I learned so much and discovered things I didn’t know about how God see’d sex in marriage. What an incredible way of detailing everything.

Very detailed and informative

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