Marital Sexuality and Fertility

Marital sexuality serves several purposes for both husband and wife as individuals as well as for the couple relationship. 

Becoming One

David A. Bednar taught, “The natures of male and female spirits complete and perfect each other, and therefore men and women are intended to progress together toward exaltation” (Bednar, D.A. (2006, June). Marriage is essential to His eternal plan. Ensign, 36, 82-87.).

Rabbi Shuley Boteach identified physical intimacy of a husband and wife as something that symbolizes the tie between God and all of His creations.  He stated, “that Judaism has always identified sex as the most holy of all human endeavors.”

This is HUGE news to the worldly people of today.  They do not think about becoming one with their sexual partners at the moment.  It is an amazing concept and will create more love and understanding in their home.

This is a picture of my husband and I on our wedding day. (We just got married May 4, 2013, so it was pretty recent!)

Strengthening Bonds

President Spencer W. Kimball taught, "There is nothing unholy or degrading about sexuality in itself, for by that means men and women join... in an expression of love" (Kimball, E.L. (Ed.). (1982). The teachings of Spencer W. Kimball. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft.).

In Islam, M. Holland explained that one of the benefits of marriage is to obtain peace of mind.  He goes on to state that the pleasure derived from sexual intercourse between a husband and wife is an example of happiness in the afterlife" (Holland, M. (Trans.) (1998). The proper conduct of marriage in Islam (Adab an-Nikah): Book 12 of Ihya'Ulum al-Din. Hollywood, FL: Al-Baz Publishing.).

Procreation

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam ALL point to Adam and Eve where they were told to be fruitful and replenish the Earth.  This is a very difficult task but so simple at the same time.  The only way that generations can keep coming is if procreation keeps occurring.

Whether we are to have the children ourselves, or adopt, having children in our lives are very important!

 

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Children

President Hinckley said, "If you are married, you and your spouse should discuss your sacred responsibility to bring children into the world and nurture them in righteousness" (Hinckley, G.B. (1984). Cornerstones of a happy home [pamphlet]. Salt Lake City: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.).

This of course is only for the physically able of course.

Don't worry!!! You can have as little or as many children as you want to have, it just depends on you, your spouse, and the Lord.  All three are apart of the decision to have children.