I think one thing that we need to do as people is have a more open relationship with our children and the discussion of sexual intimacy. I think sometimes people believe if they talk about sex then that will make their kids want it then they will go off and break commandments. I think we need to step back and teach them through the gospel the sacredness of sexual intimacy and procreation. I think sometimes we are doing these youth a disservice by never informing them about sex intercourse. We need to be open so when they have questions, they can come to us and not their friends. I think there are a lot of young couples that as they get closer to their wedding day are bombarded with all this information when it could have been so readout and not been so overwhelming.

I think sexual intimacy is to create a bond with you and your spouse. It allows those connections in the brain to grow stronger. It is a special time for you and your spouse. Those bonds of sexual intimacy should only be with a companion since you are giving a part of yourself. We need to teach others how intimate and personal this is. If we can teach them that you only want to share that bond with your spouse, then we are able to educate them.

Also, sexual intimacy is for procreation. The sacred duty of becoming parents and raising children. We need to be able to be the best parents for our future children. And by being married and having a mother and father we can hopefully raise them as God would want us to.

I really liked this quote from the reading, “I am doing the things to build our relationship spiritually and to give God His place in our marriage. I want to have the greenest, most beautiful grass on the side of the fence where my husband is, and I will not let anything in to harm it.” (Being Faithful to My Spouse, Story from student at BYU-Idaho used with permission)