Valid Love

In this episode we discuss the topic of online relationships. They're kind of like PenPals but more reliable than the postal service. Our tidbits this week is all about phone sex, cyber sex, VR sex. whatever the kids are doing these days. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/feb/13/how-online-dating-has-changed-the-way-we-fall-in-lovehttps://pairedlife.com/dating/online-relationshipshttps://www.insidehook.com/article/sex-and-dating/can-you-fall-in-love-with-someones-voicehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

In this episode we continue our discussion of the Asexual Spectrum and our TitBits this week is on Non-Sexual Intimacy. Referenced in this Episode: The Invisible Orientation By Julie Sondra Deckerhttps://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/carrel-books/9781510700642/the-invisible-orientation/Temple Articlehttps://news.temple.edu/news/2021-07-06/why-aromantic-and-asexual- people-belong-lgbtqia-community

In this Episode we talk Ace and our TitBits this week is all about the Kink of Sensualism. Referenced in this Episode: The Invisible Orientation By Julie Sondra Deckerhttps://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/carrel-books/9781510700642/the-invisible-orientation/Ace By Angela Chenhttps://www.angelachen.org/ace.htmlAbsolutely No Thoughts Of Pounding During My Fun Day With This Kind T-Rex Because I'm Aromantic And Asexual And That's A Wonderfully Valid Way Of Proving Love Is Real By Chuck Tingle https://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Thoughts-Pounding-Aromantic-Wonderfully-ebook/dp/B08WPQG6ZR

In this episode of Valid Love, we answer some common questions and attempt to breath normally. Resources: 50 shades of consent: https://www.hercampus.com/school/u-vic/50-shades-consent-intro-kink/Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides:https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1647836254&refinements=p_27%3APaul+Joannides&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Paul+Joannides

In this episode we are down one host but have a special guest from down under. Leah is out sick this week as we are joined by Sky to talk about their love story. 

In this episode we talk to our special guest Carrie about ADHD and how it corresponds to relationships. Our TitBits this week is all about the big O, Orgasms.  Carrie's Resources:Scattered by Dr. Gabor Mate (Title: Scattered Minds for our Non-US listeners) https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa C. OrlovMarried to Distraction by Edward Hallowell, Melissa C. Orlov, and Sue HallowellADDitudeMag https://www.additudemag.com/Referenced in this episode:Orgasm Statistics:https://pleasurebetter.com/orgasm-statistics/Come as You Are by Emily NagoskiOMGYES.comThriving with Adult ADHD by Phil Boissiere

We stand with UkraineIn this episode, we discuss an overview of Ethical Non-Monogamy.Reading referenced: Polysecure By Jessica Fern https://www.jessicafern.com TitBits: America is getting kinkier https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hot-kink-summer----lovehoney-and-kinsey-institute-r esearchers-discovered-americans-are-kinkier-301327893.htmlhttps://theconversation.com/polyamorous-relationships-under-severe-strain-during-the-pandemi c-154335 

In this episode, we talk with Sarah about interracial relationships and her personal experience.  TitBits: Ethical Porn Links referenced in this episode: When asian women are harassed for marrying non asian men:https://www.thecut.com/2018/10/when-asian-women-are-harassed-for-marrying-non-asi an-men.htmlhttps://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ethical-pornhttps://www.thebody.com/article/kink-managing-chronic-pain

In our introductory episode we discuss a bit about ourselves, our expectations of this podcast, and delve into the topic of first loves. Links: My fan fiction for the week: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28588152/chapters/70064043The study we discussed: https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/psychological-first-love/