Our Story
Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord: Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it.
Ephesians 5:22-23a & 25
Everything about marriage has a learning curve. That curve can be smoothed out a bit with solid premarital preparation. Still, by premarital preparation, we mean more than just the formal classes (Pre-Cana, etc.), but everything one has done to prepare for their vocation.
In our case, James was a seminarian for ten years and was finishing up a master’s in dogmatic theology, and Megan was finishing her master’s in social work. So, we had almost twenty years of combined formal studies on theology, philosophy, ethics, family counseling, communication, etc. Plus, we had our life experience. James is the oldest of seven, worked in a school, and was a camp counselor. Megan worked as a family intervention specialist, foster care case worker, and a professional nanny.
However, all that training and experience didn't prepare us for one of the most important aspects of Catholic marriage: the marital act. Practical knowledge can only come through experience.
As we gained practical knowledge, we discovered that most available supplies and resources are a waste of money or support the culture of death. As Catholics, we not only want to buy good supplies, but we want to buy them from good vendors. We don’t want to be stuck buying semen-safe lube from a pharmacy that also sells contraceptives or buying lingerie from a boutique that also sells pornography.
Thus, we considered founding Catholic Intimacy to provide a safe space and resources for virtuous romance and love. We accomplish this with a growing list of articles and resources, plus links to nudity-free sites where you can purchase supplies for your marital romance.
As our work has grown, we have received and responded to many questions from our readers. So, to better support our readers, James started to formally offer online Catholic intimacy coaching to address the questions and concerns of both individuals and couples. Megan supports the work in the background, while also running her own private therapy practice, Screaming At Trees Counseling.

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Our Services
Our Team
Our Founders:
James Walther
CEO, Co-Founder, Catholic Sex Coach
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Megan Walther
Co-Founder, Trauma Therapist
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Megan is from Nashville, TN but currently resides in St. Louis, MO with her husband. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Trevecca Nazarene University and her Master’s in Social Work from Southern Adventist University with an emphasis in Trauma and Emergency Management. She has worked in various settings such as foster care, veterans treatment court, intensive outpatient adult case management, safe house for victims of human trafficking, homeless population, and intensive family intervention services. She currently works as an independently licensed Trauma Therapist in Missouri.
Our Coaching Staff:
Dr. Bridget Anderson, ND
Senior Sexual Health Coach
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Dr. Amanda Ramirez, DPT
Senior Pelvic Health Coach
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Dr. Amanda Ramirez, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, and natural fertility optimization. She partners with women, men, and couples who desire to live with intention— guiding them to overcome pelvic pain, optimize fertility, enhance physical function and appearance, and deepen physical intimacy with purpose and dignity. Certified in the Billings Ovulation Method® and grounded in Catholic bioethics, Dr. Ramirez offers integrative, physical therapy-based care that honors the body’s natural design. From hands-on care in the ICU to her work with couples seeking to conceive, her practice reflects a profound commitment to the dignity of life from conception to natural death. Whether you desire to conceive, overcome pain, or reclaim vitality, her care is designed to expand your capacity for a vibrant, fruitful, and movement-rich life—where intimacy flourishes, purpose deepens, and your body becomes a powerful instrument of strength, beauty, and love.
Karoline Spartz
NFP Coach
About me
Karoline is a certified FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) educator. She has a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences from The Ohio State University. Karoline has pursued further education in Marriage and Family studies with a focus on couples and marriages. She has a deep passion for helping to create strong marriages within the church as this is foundational to creating strong families in our society. Karoline has experience working in the pregnancy help field with women and families finding themselves in unexpected pregnancies. She has worked with countless women and couples as they learn to navigate their God-given fertility. Karoline lives in the great state of Ohio with her husband and daughter.
Alexander John
Coaching Associate, Staff Writer
About me
I am a writer, teacher, and director of catechesis preparing to embark on a Masters degree for dogmatic theology. I have a wife and son who mean the world to me! Since getting married I have sought to understand and to practice as deeply as I can the Church’s wisdom on how to live out our vocation in a way that gives glory to God and strengthens the bond of love between us so that it can overflow into our family and to the wider world.
Theo McManigal
Marketing Associate, Coaching Associate
About me
Theo is the Marketing Associate and Coaching Associate of Catholic Intimacy. Theo is also the Catholic Church Outreach Specialist at Covenant Eyes. Theo holds a BA in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Theo spent some time in seminary formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. After leaving the seminary, Theo spent one year working for a Catholic parish, followed by three years of teaching theology at a Catholic high school. He lives near Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter, both of whom he enjoys spending lots of time with, and they are active in the Byzantine Catholic parish that they attend.
Our Technology Staff:
Parker Shanklin
IT Specialist
About me
In my role, I manage and maintain our website and other technology platforms used by Catholic Intimacy. This includes keeping the website updated with current content, ensuring all features function correctly, monitoring site performance, and troubleshooting any technical issues. In addition to daily management, I also contribute to the strategic planning and development of our technology systems, identifying and implementing tools and solutions that support the company's growth, improve efficiency, and enhance the overall user experience.
Our Admin Staff:
Emily Rye
Admin Associate
About me
After earning my degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University, I began my journey in the classroom, where I discovered a deep passion for leadership and creating positive, faith-centered learning environments. That path eventually led me to my current role as the principal of a private Christian school. In this position, I have the privilege of shaping both the academic and spiritual growth of our students, supporting our dedicated teachers, and partnering with families to nurture a Christ-centered community.
Testimonials
What our learners say
“We went from just coexisting to meeting each other again, and now we're living with a renewed sense of purpose. I used to see sex as an obligation that I had to fulfill, but now it's something that I look forward to and enjoy a lot - just like when we were newly married and without children lol.”
Whitney D.
“[Today’s session] was very informative about the human reproductive anatomy. Sometimes there are things that we think we know and recognize, but it is good to refresh and learn new discoveries on this topic. Especially on the erogenous zones in both genders and the sexual response cycle... definitely new information for me.”
Catholic Wife and Mother