Some of our Christian readers might be wondering. Are sex toys Christian and can they be used in a mutually Christian marriage? Sex is god’s little gift to a wife and husband in their special bond of marriage.
What does the bible say about sex?
In General, there are three main important things the Bible has to say about marital sex. These are common principles that that apply to all physical intimacy in a christian marriage:
It’s intended to serve as symbol of the union between Christ and His Church
Ephesians 5:31-32
It’s central to a husband and wife becoming one flesh
Genesis 2:24
It’s how they participate in the ongoing work of God’s creation through the pleasure and delight of procreation
Genesis 1:28
As you can see, from a Christian standpoint marriage involves the man and woman modelling the self-sacrificial nature of God’s love for His Church. Sex in this case isn’t just about the individual’s lust, but rather a give-and-take of a deeply interpersonal relationship blessed by Christ himself.
So what does the Bible say about sex toys?
The use of marital aids isn’t directly addressed in the book of Christ – so we would like to ask of our beloved blessed couples to use their own judgement based on the aforementioned quotes about marital sex. Mutual consent in the matter of Christian sex toys is the much more pressing concern here, make sure your partner has no reservations about the use of sex toys or at least address them in a mutual beneficial conversation first. Never give in to pressure as this is the fastest way to violate your own integrity.
Christian marriage and its sexual intimacy are a lifelong process
Married sex is about honesty, prayerfulness, vulnerability, flexibility and good communication.
Different kinds of sexual expression can be adequate at different points in time – in youth and old age, in times of enduring stress or joy, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, the list could go on for much longer. No matter what stage you’re in, following the word of Christ is the ultimate route to happiness. If you and your partner feel the use of sex toys is applicable to the words about sex and marital aids in the holy book, you should by all means go for it.
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