Sex and Self-Forgetfulness
Honoring Each Other in Marriage
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: New Growth Press
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Sex and Self-Forgetfulness helps couples gain a biblical understanding of the joys of intimacy on their way to building a more mutually satisfying marriage. Intimacy is a wonderful gift from God meant to draw married couples closer, but in a world where there is so much confusion and misuse of sexuality, how can that happen? Doug Hanna shares that the secret to the Christian life—where you find true life by laying down your life for others—is also the secret to mutually satisfying intimacy. Couples will explore Scripture together to discover that real joy comes from thinking less of yourself and more of your spouse. By focusing on self-forgetfulness, mutual service, and Christ’s example, Sex and Self-Forgetfulness provides a roadmap for healing, growth, and lasting intimacy. Reading this book together allows couples to read Scripture, talk about the day’s narrative, and pray together before putting what they have learned into practice in their own marriage. Divided into three parts to help couples understand God’s design for sex, respond to sexual brokenness, and pursue satisfaction. Challenges common cultural misconceptions about sex and offers guidance for overcoming sexual sin. Married couples, engaged couples, pastors, and counselors will benefit from this clear, Christ-centered and practical resource.
Endorsements (5)
“In a culture obsessed with self and sexual pleasure, Doug Hanna wisely shows that true joy in God’s gift of sex is found in self-forgetful love. This book offers rich biblical wisdom, honest hope for couples facing sexual brokenness, and a gracious path toward deeper intimacy and lasting fulfillment as God designed.”
“If I know that a couple is struggling with sexual intimacy in their marriage, Sex and Self-Forgetfulness is the book I will recommend! With great pastoral care, Doug has given a Scripture-filled roadmap for Christian couples to understand God’s design for sex, his redeeming grace for sin, and his delight in their pursuit of selfless, self-giving love for each other.”
“This book blends a beautiful picture of God’s design for marital intimacy with practical wisdom for Christian couples living in a world of extreme sexual brokenness. Hanna’s work is perfect for getting new marriages off to a great start and for helping couples who have struggled with sexual satisfaction in marriage for years. Highly recommended!”
“In Sex and Self-Forgetfulness, Doug offers a compassionate yet courageous look at sex through a biblical lens, exposing harmful distortions and bringing needed clarity. He handles difficult topics with honesty and grace, revealing how self-giving love fosters true intimacy in sex. This book is insightful, healing, and deeply valuable for the church.”
“Sex and Self-Forgetfulness paints a beautiful picture of how fulfilling, enjoyable, and honoring marital intimacy can be (and is meant to be). It upholds the dignity of women, debunking the idea that sex is just for men, and calls husbands to view sex as an opportunity to serve their wives. This is a must-read for all married Christian couples.”
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