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Loving Muslim Marriage Episode #5: Male Sexual Entitlement vs. Female Sexual Guilt

Published

November 5, 2019

Everyone knows that sex in marriage is halal, so why do so many Muslim women struggle with it? From reluctance to guilt, and even shame – Muslim women often carry baggage from cultural teachings related to sex, even when there is nothing to be ashamed of. Our guest in this episode is Dr. Ahmed Basheer, a licensed psychiatrist.

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Loving Muslim Marriage Episode #4: Are Men Sexual And Women Emotional?

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