This lesson introduces a course on marital intimacy by James Walther, co-founder of Catholic Intimacy, which supports Catholic couples in building virtuous marriages. It covers the course's learning objectives (including reproductive biology, sexual psychology, and Catholic teachings), and an outline that spans from anatomy to practical intimacy guidance. The course emphasizes understanding before practice and is for educational purposes, not medical, psychological, or spiritual counsel.

This lesson explores the four essential types of marital intimacy—spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical—highlighting how each is interconnected and vital for a fulfilling marriage. It defines intimacy and explains how sex can enhance intimacy. Each type of intimacy is explained in detail, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, shared beliefs, and mutual attraction in building a healthy marital bond. Practical steps for assessing and improving intimacy are provided.

This lesson covers the anatomy of human reproductive systems, focusing on the male and female genitalia and erogenous zones. It helps learners identify key parts of these systems and understand their function in the context of Catholic teachings on sexuality. The lesson highlights the importance of knowing anatomy to enhance intimacy and practical application in marriage, providing insights on how understanding the body can contribute to a more fulfilling marital relationship.

This lesson explains the role of hormones in sex and reproduction, the phases of the menstrual cycle, and introduces Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods. It covers key hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, as well as their effects on the body. It also describes how to track fertility using NFP, discusses hormonal changes in aging (menopause and andropause), and emphasizes understanding these processes to support marital intimacy and family planning.

This lesson covers the phases of the sexual response cycle, explaining the physiological and neurological responses for men and women during excitement, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. It explores different types of male and female orgasms, semen production, sperm count, and the process of fertilization. The lesson aims to enhance understanding of sexual intimacy in marriage, offering practical insights to improve physical connection and conception awareness.

In this lesson, we will explore how sexual intimacy in marriage evolves across different life stages, from adolescence to late adulthood. It examines the physiological, emotional, and relational changes that impact intimacy, focusing on major milestones such as marriage, pregnancy, parenthood, and aging. Couples will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities unique to each phase, along with practical strategies for maintaining a strong, intimate bond throughout their relationship.

This lesson explores human sexuality in relation to psychology and sexology, emphasizing how emotional, cognitive, and spiritual dimensions interrelate. The lesson discusses key figures in these fields, major psychological theories, psychosexual stages of development, and the use of the mind in pursuit of healthy intimacy within marriage in harmony with the Faith.

In this lesson, we will explore the Catholic Church’s dogmatic teachings on marriage, including the definitions of marriage, the marital act, and the marital debt.

In this lesson, we will discover the Catholic Church’s moral teachings on the marital act. We will learn about the Cardinal rule and complete vs. incomplete acts We will also give special consideration to the use of oral anal, anal, and manual stimulation, including with sex toys, and sex during special times (pregnancy, menstruation, Lent). We will review sins against marital chastity. Lastly, we will discuss some special situations: kinks, fantasies, fetishes, BDSM, etc.

In this lesson, we will talk about the phases of married life, communication, affection, initiating, and setting the mood.

In this lesson, we will discuss using a wide variety of products for marital intimacy, including lubricants, hygiene products, games, positioning devices, and different types of sex toys.

In this lesson, we will consider the importance of foreplay, erogenous zones, oral, manual, anal, and other forms of foreplay stimulation.

In this lesson, we will discover some recommended positions for the marital act proper and when to use them. We will also discuss some tips for the angle of penetration, thrusting, and how to reach climax.

In this lesson, we will discuss the importance of aftercare and techniques for maximizing its bonding effects.

In this lesson, we will wrap up our journey and look at some options for next steps and other resources.