Response: Stripper Fantasy?

For Couples
Written By James Walther, MA, ABS

From a reader: Is it a sin to have a fantasy of my wife as a stripper? Is it sinful for my wife to strip for me with the end being intercourse?

It would be sinful to take pleasure in imagining someone doing something sinful. So if your fantasy is of your wife stripping for money or for other people then, yes that fantasy would be sinful. As far as your wife stripping for you, that falls under foreplay. If doing that helps to excite both of you to prepare for the marital act then that is permissible. Generally speaking, you have to get at least somewhat naked. Why not make that part a bit fun too?

While you're at it, consider if maybe your wife would like for you to strip for her!

For more information, please see Megan's articles "Beauty, Confidence, and Lingerie" and "The Importance of Novelty."

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James Walther, MA, ABS

James is a professional Catholic intimacy (relationship & sex) coach and theologian. He holds three degrees in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and has done graduate studies in marriage and family therapy at Capella University. He is certified as an Apprentice in Sexology by the American Board of Sexology. His research interests include Catholic sexual ethics, the female orgasm, trauma, and the sacramentality of the minor orders. He is the translator of Yves Chiron’s Paul VI: The Divided Pope. He also serves in the Army National Guard.

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