"Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage"
Newsletter #79 -- October 2017

"Keeping the Spark Alive" ~ Welcome to The (NEW) Marital Intimacy Institute!
"Transcendence and Surrender in Lovemaking" Upcoming Events
by Laura M. Brotherson, Meridian Magazine

How many ways can you add the fun, intimate ingredients of novelty, newness and adventure to your bedroom activities? It doesn't take much to add some creativity to your lovemaking. Here's some help for brainstorming ways to incorporate more creativity and newness into your sexual relationship moving you toward a "Sextraordinary Marriage." 

In this article, Laura highlights a portion of Chapter 11 - "TREATS" in her new book Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage.


Sex in Utah and all around the world is about to change for the better with the opening of The Marital Intimacy Institute in Provo, Utah. We've made the move from Idaho to Utah as our base for strengthening marriages intimately and are excited to offer our marriage-strengthening services both locally and online.

It's been a little crazy around here getting everything ready for our clients, but here are some of the new things we've been doing to serve our clients even better:
  • New Office in Provo
  • Additional Therapists
  • New Online Client System
  • New Secure Video Conferencing System
  • New Counseling Website

CLICK -- for more details and pictures

by Laura M. Brotherson, Meridian Magazine

Transcendence in lovemaking is the ability to relax into the experience. It is letting go of control with a "take me" attitude. It's the ability to be vulnerable and surrender to the present moment, trusting that all will be okay...

In this article, Laura highlights a portion of Chapter 12 - "TRANSCENDENCE" in her new book Knowing HER Intimately: 12 Keys for Creating a Sextraordinary Marriage.

Learn a little more about how to have a healthy sexual relationship in marriage, how to balance "His Needs and Her Needs," and a whole lot more if you are joining us on our 6th Couples Valentine's Cruise. Luckily there are a few spots left. So call today! :)
"Laura has an amazing ability to connect with you as if you were with a trusted friend visiting one-on-one, regardless of the size of the group. She has a dynamic energy that immediately disarms the typical feelings of embarrassment, shame and discomfort surrounding sexuality."
-- UVU Mental Health Symposium, Feb 2017


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Stay tuned for more marriage-strengthening news and insights in upcoming "Straight Talk about Strengthening Marriage"newsletters! If you missed our last newsletter, you can catch up in the Newsletter Archive. 

Laura M. Brotherson, LMFT, CST, CFLE | StrengtheningMarriage.com

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