This book is a good overview and introduction for couples preparing to go on honeymoon. Sex is set within a biblical context. It is practical and is good at initating discussion between a couple.

However for a book which is relatively short it spends a large proportion of time preparing you for things that can go wrong both in the short term and the longer term, while summarising other topics which I would rather they had provided more detail on. Some of the potential problems are almost frightening for couples who have not had sex and these are the chapters at the end of the book!

Overall I would say it is a book which deals openly about the subject of sex within marriage. It prepares you for potential issues for honeymoon and beyond and is quite practical and a useful tool for starting discussion for an engaged couple. While I would recommend it I would say it is a starting point.

A good read full of relevant and helpful information! As a minister, I was pleased to be able to pass this book on as part of a marriage preparation course. Whilst you might not agree with all the authors' views, the book is put together in a helpful and constructive way that provokes both thought and discussion, whilst maintaining good humour - something that is vital when dealing with the issue of sex!

Very practical advice, as well as a strong Biblical emphasis.

Don't read it too far in advance of the big day though! (It really is very... practical!)

A readable, practical and informative book with good scriptural references.

The goal of the book is to provide practical help for Christian couples about to marry, as described in the subtitle "...a practical guide to honeymoon and beyond." One of the authors draws on her considerable experience in sexual counselling, which enhances the value of the book.

The chapter entitled "Having a good honeymoon", should include the use of a planned itinerary for the newly wed Christian couple entering on their first sexual experience.

One area of concern, I question the reference to the book "The Joy of Sex" because even its line drawings are sufficient to arouse lust and voyeurism.

The author's writing style is contemporary and breezy. A minor criticism, while some of the cliches used are familiar to the Australian public, they are lost on those living in other countries.

The book is generally a good fundamental reader for young Christian couples about to marry.

One Flesh is unembarrassed to talk about everything, even masturbation within marriage (which could be slightly controversial). It's got a slight tendency to scare with the horror stories in it, but generally very good, especially for people who weren't listening to the sex-ed at school 'cos they were waiting for marriage.