The physical relationship between husband and wife
Any helpful counsel concerning the physical relationship between husband and wife must include an explanation of the basic facts of human anatomy. This information may seem elementary to you (if you have already studied the subject), but a clear understanding of the sex organs with their intricate functions should inspire a sense of wonder at the perfect design God has built into our bodies, so that we might experience the deepest pleasure in love-making and so that we might successfully reproduce children in our marriage. Please go over the material carefully. Even one bit of misinformation or misunderstanding in this area can lead to a less-than-satisfactory relationship in your marriage. These “basics” include an explanation of medical problems that directly affect sexual activity. Couples who will soon marry will be particularly interested in the instructions for the wedding night.
We are presenting this specialized knowledge in words and illustrations that can be easily understood. Parents, you will find this section helpful in preparing for the time when your children begin to seek information. The truth given here is expressed in language as specific—but as simple and discreet—as the complex nature of this subject will permit.
To begin at the beginning, we must start with names, the proper vocabulary for discussion of sexual functions.
The mystery connected with the giving of names traces back to Adam’s job of naming the animals in the Garden (Gen. 2:20). That naming was somehow the first step toward having “dominion” over the earth. You will find that knowing the correct names of the sex organs and functions is the first step to real understanding of the sex relationship. Many people have been handicapped by the wrong vocabulary, by words that are embarrassing to think of, let alone use. The right names will give you and your children a proper appreciation of the sanctity and dignity of God’s provision for pleasure in marriage.
We need to know not only the names of the sex organs, but also their locations, specific functions, and relationships to each other. Remember as you read that our goal is to give you the information that will lead you into a more wonderful experience of all that marriage offers.
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To Ed Wheat Sr. and Gladys Gibson Wheat, whose commitment, devotion, warmth, generosity, and integrity stood for fifty years as a beautiful picture of genuine agape love.