Sexuality and boundaries in marriage

Carlos Beltram, an academic coordinator for family studies and a member of the board of the Goodlove Foundation, explains how married couples can understand the boundaries of intimacy. Beltram addresses the role of chastity within the marital bond.

He notes that while some view chastity only as abstinence before marriage, it is a lifelong virtue that also applies to sexual intimacy between spouses. Beltram suggests that mutual understanding, communication, and following Church teaching help couples strengthen their union. He identifies three issues to help couples understand what is morally permissible in marriage through respect and love.