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May 2023

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38. Twelve Lessons in my Polycurious Jou...

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69. Non-monogamy Saved Our Marriage with Kayla + Carl (Part 1)

Kayla and Carl, a married couple with young kids, share how non monogamy helped them move out of a decline in sexual connection and communication. While Carl was initially not interested in exploring outside the relationship himself, his support of Kayla’s exploration became a ma ... Show More

68. Having Three DADT Partners with Alex & Skyler

In this episode, we explore what it looks like to navigate three Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell relationships in which all partners want escalation, while Skyler is not ready to step onto the relationship escalator with any of them. This tension is especially present for Alex, who is in h ... Show More

67. What Two Terrible Breakups Taught Me with Jesse

Today, Jesse opens up about two challenging breakups that unfolded in the context of non-monogamy, how those endings impacted his reputation within his community, and how they shaped the way he saw himself. He also shares how later, healthier relationships helped him rewrite thos ... Show More

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