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Covenant SexAuthor: Anthony Hughes, PhD, LMFT, CST Covenant Sex Therapy
You weren't taught how to talk about this. Most LDS and Christian couples enter marriage with no language, no framework, and no one to ask. Covenant Sex is the podcast for couples ready to have those conversations. Hosted by Dr. Anthony Hughes, PhD, LMFT, AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist. Founder of Covenant Sex Therapy in Pleasant Grove and Provo, Utah. Creator of The Desire Lab guided intimacy exercises for couples. Each episode brings real clinical insight grounded in the research of Gottman, Sue Johnson, Brotto, Glass, and more. Faith-aware. Honest. Never asks you to leave your values at Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Emotional Pursuit Matters More Than You Think
Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
In this episode of the Covenant Sex Podcast, Dr. Anthony Hughes explores why emotional pursuit is one of the most important and most overlooked foundations of intimacy and desire in long-term relationships.Many couples assume intimacy struggles are primarily about sex, libido, or communication, but underneath those challenges is often a deeper emotional question:“Do you still choose me?”This episode dives into:why emotional connection shapes sexual desire how attachment and emotional safety affect intimacywhy couples slowly stop courting each other after marriagethe hidden loneliness many couples experiencehow small daily moments rebuild closeness over timeDr. Hughes also discusses how The Desire Lab app was designed to help couples intentionally practice emotional connection through guided intimacy exercises, emotional check-ins, and daily relational experiences.If you’ve been feeling emotionally distant, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode with your partner, this episode offers a compassionate and practical framework for rebuilding connection one small moment at a time.
