In this ninth episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie brings us back to something simple, powerful, and often overlooked…kissing.

She shares insights from her own marriage and from the Circle membership about the beauty and benefit of lingering affection, especially outside the bedroom. Whether you’ve been married a few months or a few decades, this episode reminds you of the quiet joy and relational power of locking lips—on purpose.

Francie also shares surprising science-backed reasons to keep kissing a regular part of your connection rhythm. From boosting mood and reducing stress to reigniting arousal and even toning your face—kissing isn’t just for teens in love.

💡 This week’s challenge? Try kissing in the kitchen.

👩‍❤️‍👨 Highlights include:

• A real-life testimony from a 40-year marriage

• Hormones activated through kissing

• Why affection outside of intercourse matters

• Creative, lighthearted encouragement to reclaim this practice

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Growth Courses

101 Strong Foundations for Married Sex, here

201 Pleasure and Orgasm: Passion and Practicals, here

Before (And After) I Do, here

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