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Sep 2023
19m 32s

What You Need To Know Before Trying Poly...

Teal Swan
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In this episode, Teal Swan explores the gifts and challenges of polyamory in a candid and insightful way. She reveals the pros and cons of living a polyamorous lifestyle, such as more freedom, more resources, more personal growth, but also more complexity, more insecurity, more drama, and more social stigma.

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