The Role of Sexual Desire in a Healthy Marriage

27 May 2026 · 37 min
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In this episode of the Dennis Prager "Male‑Female Hour" (part of Timeless Wisdom), host Dennis Prager tackles a recurring complaint from married women that their husbands view them primarily as "sex objects" or "pieces of meat." Prager argues that, contrary to many modern feminist critiques, a husband’s sexual attraction to his wife is a natural, God‑given aspect of male biology and should be celebrated rather than feared. He frames male sexual drive as a powerful, almost "dynamite" force that, when properly channeled, can strengthen marriage. Throughout the show Prager references his own four‑CD series on male sexuality, distinguishes the "mind" (source of happiness) from the "brain" (source of unhappiness), and urges women to re‑interpret their husbands’ pursuit as a blessing. Callers from various U.S. cities share personal stories—some affirming Prager’s view, others expressing distress when their husbands lack sexual interest. A Catholic therapist/counselor offers a theological counter‑argument that sex should be a self‑gift rather than objectification. Prager repeatedly emphasizes monogamy as the way men “fight” their nature, and he invites further calls on the topic. The episode is interspersed with sponsor advertisements for weight‑loss programs and Prager’s own products.

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