Intimacy Within Marriage

In this section we learned that there are three chemicals released during sex. The dopamine increases excitement, the serotonin increases the sensation of pleasure, and the oxytocin bonds the couple together. Women need to feel safe in order to be intimate, but men often feel the opposite. We also learned that when children witness their parents display their love for each other, it gives the kids more security. Parents also need to teach their children about intimacy. They shouldn't shut their kids down when they ask questions because they will ask someone at school instead and they may learn things the parents wouldn't want them to know. Parents should also not only focus on the physical side of intimacy, but also on the spiritual side. Parents should teach the kids that boys and girls have different body parts and that they should not be touched or seen by others. It is important to teach children the concept of marriage and to respect the opposite sex.