Sex and the Bible

[Imabear]

So as important as sex is (and it is important), its really isn't everything

Scripturally, God's views are clear:

No sex outside of marriage.

No homosexuality.

No (vaginal) sex during menstruation.

No adding a third party (some would argue that this includes porn) to the bedroom olympics.

Other than that, have at it! (whips and chains sold separately)

Wha-...how'd I get behind the pulpit here?

Da rev'brends is now done...cues da hammond and passes da plates

(this is just a very general view of things, but it delineates the idea)


[/color]

Alrighty then. 
Does "No sex during menstruation" apply to Christians today?  Why or why not? 

[zoonance]

Not to me!  My wife's been spayed.

[fanuvmxpx]

Alrighty then. 
Does "No sex during menstruation" apply to Christians today?  Why or why not? 

Sure, I say no during these 3 to 4 day periods. pun intended.

Its the only time I refuse it actually, but I believe it to be personal preference. I can't mentally get past the bloody red hole idea, but to each their own.

[Imabear]

From another thread:

His one rule was that they had to have sex each day that the wife was not on her period

hmmm... Since I don't get mine anymore, where does that leave me?

I guess that leaves you no excuses!!!  Unless the headache trick still works...   Only kidding I couldn't resist.

I noticed that here and other threads it seems like it's treated as a no-no.
I was wondering how much of that had to do with personal preference and how much of it was because people thought it was just wrong. 

[His Princess]

Part 1

Our worlds of Christianity and sexuality are commonly viewed as being miles apart. Someone once said, "Christian sex" is an oxymoron. We don't talk about sex or preach about sex unless it's a sermon that deals with "the sinfulness of sex" outside of marriage. When was the last time you heard a sermon preached on the positive side of sex or a sermon from the Song of Solomon. I'm not saying we need to be discussing sex openly, but we've got to understand that God created sex. Why not at least tell people what He has to say about it from a biblical perspective?

Believe it or not, God created sex as something good, and the bible actually has a lot to say on the subject. You may think, with all the warning about not having sex before marriage, that sex is bad. The Bible says something quite contrary to that. Sex is biblical, if looked at from a Godly perspective.

Here's what I see the Bible saying about Sex...

1. Sex is a Good Thing. Sex was created by God as something good. He gave a husband and a wife this gift as a way for them to express their love for one another. God did create sex to be a beautiful and enjoyable expressions of love, but only between a man and wife (Genesis 2:24; Proverbs 5:18-19; Song of Songs 7:6-7; 1 Corinthians 6:13). God also created sex as a way for a husband and wife to have children or as the bible says, "be fruitful and increase in number" (Genesis 1:27-28).

2. Sex was Created for a Husband and a Wife. Sex is in just about every movie, book, television show and song on the radio. Our world has become lax about sex, making it seem like sex is okay with anyone because it feels good, but the Bible does not agree. God created sex for the confines of marriage only, and He calls us to control our passions and wait for marriage (1 Corinthians 7:2-3; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4).

3. God wants each Person in the Marriage to Conscientiously fulfill their mate's sexual needs and desires. Strong sexual needs exist in both husband and wife. Sex in marriage is wonderful! But like all blessings, there can be an accompanying curse. Unfulfilled sexual needs sometimes lead to illicit relationships. God addressed this strong sexual desire and need in humans through the writings of Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:2-5. "But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."

If you're interested in more information or helpful links, feel free to visit my blog.

Blessings,

Trey

This is the first time I've seen this thread, but I, for one, totally agree with your perspective.  As a matter of fact, I talk a lot about this.  I have talked with so many married couples where usually the wife is holding out on her husband on a regular basis (sometimes it's the husband, but mostly it's the wife).   I truly do not understand why so many wives do this.  Some of them feel that their husbands need to "earn" it, others just become totally disinterested in it very quickly after the vows are spoken and don't see fit to take care of their husbands anyway.  i think that's flat out wrong, except for understand serious circumstances, of course (illness, abuse, that type of thing)

[admin]

Based on what I've read, there are some strong health concerns for a male who participates in sexual intercourse with a woman during her cycle. I think that's part of the reason God commanded it not be done. Just like lots of the other Leviticus commands (like washing our hands, staying away from dead bodies, disposing of waste, etc) we've discovered later that it was for health/sanitary reasons and not known to the rest of the world at that time. I think we'd do well to take this one seriously.

[chosenone]

Not to me!  My wife's been spayed.

haha so have I, makes it a whole lot easier doesnt it!
Sex in marriage rocks

[BornAgain]

I wish I were spayed !!!!!!! Perimenopausal stinks !!!!

[Blondie]

If everything is wrong except missionary position soesn't that make it boring for some?

[chosenone]

If everything is wrong except missionary position soesn't that make it boring for some?

 

Yes I should think it would be VERY boring but not sure anyone said that did they?

[fanuvmxpx]

If everything is wrong except missionary position soesn't that make it boring for some?

 

Yes I should think it would be VERY boring but not sure anyone said that did they?

If only missionary was allowed the percentage of husbands preferring hobbies over sex would drastically increase.

[chosenone]

If everything is wrong except missionary position soesn't that make it boring for some?

 

Yes I should think it would be VERY boring but not sure anyone said that did they?

If only missionary was allowed the percentage of husbands preferring hobbies over sex would drastically increase.

many women also may get rather bored................... ........

[fanuvmxpx]

many women also may get rather bored................... ........

Of course...I was tying into that previous thread we had on video games awhile back.

[browneyes]

If everything is wrong except missionary position soesn't that make it boring for some?

 

Yes I should think it would be VERY boring but not sure anyone said that did they?

If only missionary was allowed the percentage of husbands preferring hobbies over sex would drastically increase.

Really? 

[Blondie]

Well there is something that we do Brown Eyes that I am certain you don't approve of  so I am not going to mention it to spare your blushes. It is personal really but it helps spice up our bedroom life.

I said is only missionary postion permissable as a kind of joke after reading a few threads on things disapproved of.