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This week involves understanding polyamory which involves distinguishing it from open relationships, which focus on physical exploration, while polyamory emphasizes forming emotional bonds with multiple partners. Core principles include consent, communication, non-exclusivity, compersion, individual autonomy, customization, and emotional honesty, with relationship structures ranging from hierarchical to non-hierarchical, solo, parallel, and kitchen table polyamory. Exploring the intersection of polyamory and BDSM reveals how they complement each other, with individuals navigating dynamics with multiple partners. While challenges like jealousy and societal stigma exist, embracing ethical principles fosters healthier relationships. Navigating New Relationship Energy (NRE) is crucial, and The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy is recommended reading for further insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chattingwiththelightkeepr/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chattingwiththelightkeepr/support
This week on the Erotic Awakening Podcast, @dananddawn chat with patrons about things they've learned on their journey into kink and their plans for 2024. Dan and dawn also reminisce about some of the shows they've done over the last 15 years. Plus, they all talk about their experience with the kink education world going virtual since Covid. Links mentioned on the show: New Class Videos by Dan and dawn www.eroticawakening.com (‘classes on demand' tab) 30 Second Bunny Theater http://angryalien.com/ Dark Odyssey https://fetlife.com/groups/756 Sword of Truth Books https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_of_Truth Gor Books https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gor Laura Antinoua https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Antoniou Lee Harrington https://www.patreon.com/passionandsoul Janet Hardy https://janetwhardyauthor.com/ Raven Keldara https://ravenkaldera.org/ Michelle Belanger https://www.michellebelanger.com/ Discounts on our books, free eBooks, weekly exclusive content, and support Dan & dawn https://www.patreon.com/eroticawakening Find us on YouTube, Discord, Facebook, for our Podcast and our books and events! https://linktr.ee/eroticawakening
Elite Dominatrix and Dungeon owner Mistress Rogue is today's guest.Ms Olivia and Ms Erika have a great time talking with this fascinating Florida Femdom and kinky Mistress. There are lots of personal stories about being a real human person who is also a Femdom Mistress.Each Mistress has a unique path. Mistress Rogue shares about her BDSM kink journey:** getting introduced to BDSM** the journey from submissive to Dominant** the importance of mentoring in the BDSM kink communityThe relationship between a Mistress and her submissive can be intense and powerful. This BDSM kink podcast episode has insights into:** How a Femdom creates a kink or power exchange scene** The importance of a Domme being able to read her submissive in a session** BDSM scene negotiation before the scene** Sub drop and Domme dropMistress Rogue brings up the importance of boundaries, rules, safe words, medical conditions, and triggers. Ms Olivia points out that these are the types of questions that an experienced Mistress will ask.The ladies talk about scenes that were challenging or confusing at first. For example, Mistress Rogue mentions her initial fear of sounding and how she learned to love it. This leads to a conversation about erotic humiliation, intense edge play, and the unique transformative experiences that BDSM sessions can facilitate.Mistress Olivia recommends abook called Radical Estacy by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton All three discuss the preconceived ideas about a Dominatrix - that to be a Femdom means you need to be a mean Mistress with a stern or angry demeanor. They talk about stereotypes of what a Dominant is and how the Domme should or should not behave. Mistress Rogue: MistressRogueFL @ gmail.comhttps://mistressrogue.com/Mistress Olivia: https://www.experiencedmistress.com/Mistress Erika: https://intelligentphonefantasy.com/
Please join us for episode 49 of Open Deeply with the legendary, Janet Hardy. Janet is most known for the Ethical Slut, but she is a prolific writer of over a dozen groundbreaking books. In this episode, she reads from her soon to be published book, Notes of an Aging Pervert. This novel is SO kind, vulnerable and honest regarding the uncomfortable subjects of aging and facing mortality. We're all going to die, but we remain avoidant of the subject. Janet holds our hand and makes thinking about this topic way easier. Here is one excerpt from the book, ““I've come to think of my lifetime as a relatively brief vacation, and my body as resortwear — perhaps a nice sundress, or a pair of comfy shorts. Like all vacations, this one will feel like it's over much too soon.” She also discusses family, love, relationships, and of course, k1nk including several kinky memories. One of the most captivating parts of the book is when she tells the story of being present for her father's “good death” which is mystical, awe inspiring and beautiful. In addition, the paperback is filled with Janet's original raw and lovable artwork of herself and loved ones. In this interview Janet discusses the vulnerability of including nude drawings of herself and why she decided to include them. The book has a certain comfy and comforting quality to it, despite the scary topics, that makes one want to grab a blanket and some hot cocoa and curl up while reading it. It's a love gift. It's a book that helped me sit in reverence for this iconic human that has blazed a trail for so many, including me, so that in turn, our own path might not be so hard. We hope you join us for this captivating episode as we discuss this amazing book. Janet's bio: Janet W. Hardy is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen groundbreaking books about relationships and sexuality, including The Ethical Slut, which has sold more than 300,000 copies to date. She spent the first three decades of her life believing that she was the only person in the world who got turned on by thinking about spanking. She wrote her first book, The Sexually Dominant Woman, to help create a world in which nobody else would ever be that clueless. Janet has traveled the world as a speaker and teacher on topics ranging from ethical multipartner relationships to erotic spanking and beyond. She has appeared in documentary films, television shows, and more podcasts and radio shows than she can count. She has narrated audio versions of many of her books, and looks forward to doing more. Janet spent a quarter century as editor-in-chief of Greenery Press, the firm she founded in 1992, which went on to publish dozens of books about alternative sexuality and relationships. While she has retired from being a publisher, she goes on writing, drawing, editing and educating about sexuality. Janet lives the life of a kinky poly queer genderbent geezer in Eugene, Oregon, with her spouse and a whole lot of pets. How to find Janet: Website: https://janetwhardyauthor.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jhardyauthor X/Twitter janetwhardy IG: http://instagram.com/janetwhardy How to find Sunny Megatron: Website: http://sunnymegatron.com Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk How to find Kate Loree: Website http://kateloree.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy.
You've likely heard the saying, "Variety is the spice of life!", but when it comes to sexuality, variety is often frowned upon. In this episode, we get into the spiciness that comes from embracing sexual variety, particularly within our polyamorous throuple. . In this episode, we share how challenging outdated societal norms has increased our sexual chemistry, strengthened our relationships, and resulted in higher satisfaction both in ourselves and each other. . Remember to subscribe to our channel to stay updated with our latest content. Thank you for joining us on this journey towards understanding and acceptance. .
Guest: Janet Hardy (author, publisher, educator, awesome human) Janet Hardy, author of epic works including The Ethical Slut, The New Topping Book, and Radical Exstacy, joins Auntie Vice to chat about her new memoir Notes From an Aging Pervert. In this memoir, Janet reflects on her life as a genderqueer, BDSM and polyamous pioneer. She gives readers insight into her aging process and her new phase of life. We cover everything from being released from our meat suits (dying), to riding the sex train to the end of the line, to the joys of not having to worry constantly about money. Books by Janet Hardy Notes from an Aging Pervert The New Topping Book The New Bottoming Book The Ethical Slut Radical Estacy ----more---- Other References in this episode Patrick Califia, Macho Sluts. Jay Weissman, SM101. Midori, The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage ----more----
While the sexual liberation movement of the 60's and 70's told us that we can express ourselves how we want and have sex when we want, regardless of society's opinion, the reality is that 50+ years later, that is still really difficult for many women. We still have experiences where we are shamed for our sexual desires, we often feel disconnected from our bodies and erotic self, and have plenty of situations where we're having un-pleasurable sexual experiences. But it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode we share a Sexual Liberation roadmap so that you can reclaim and stand fully in your magnificent sexual power.*Curious about how to liberate your inner witch and experience more pleasure, turn on and a deeper connection to life? Check out these selected links from the podcast!14 Qualities of a Sexually Liberated Woman by Ev'Yan Whitney https://www.evyanwhitney.com/blog/the-sexually-liberated-woman Recommended Books: Pussy by Mama Gena & Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy and Dossie EastonRadical Sex Witch Merch https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/theradicalsexwitchesSex Love & Relationship Coaching with CarlaSex, Love & Relationship Coaching for Women and CouplesBody of the Goddess Group Program**Book Your Free 45 minute Discovery Call with CarlaTarot Readings with Little LeahDo they love me? Will I get that promotion? What should I do next? Get answers by booking a Tarot reading with Little Leah! Get info & availability by emailing Leah at deathmothtarot@gmail.com.Have a question or comment about this episode or anything else - let us know by connecting with us on Social:The Radical Sex Witches on Instagram @theradicalsexwitchesConnect with Carla and Little Leah on Instagram: @carlawainwright @little_leah78Connect with Carla on FacebookEmail us! radicalsexwitches@gmail.com
Nine-Year Podiversary Episode! Show Dates: 4/21 - Naked Comedy Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-naked-comedy-show-tickets-606693224767 4/26 - Pete's Candy Shop, 10pm 5/6 - Cobra Club, 8:30pm Do all your book shopping through http://bookshop.org/shop/billy! 1. Sex with Shakespeare by Jillian Keenan (Episode 145) 2. The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy & Dossie Easton (Episode 121) 3. When Brooklyn Was Queer by Hugh Ryan (Episode 375) 4. Not Gay by Dr. Jane Ward (Episode 86) 5. UnSlut by Meghan Joyce Tozer neé Emily Lindin (Episode 212) 6. Buzz by Hallie Lieberman (Episode 225) 7. Bow Down by Lindsey Goldwert (Episode 300) 8. Tomboyland by Melissa Faliveno (Episode 353) 9. Modern Manhood by Cleo Stiller (Episode 292) 10. Date-onomics by Jon Birger (Episode 151) 11. Ethical Porn for Dicks by Dr. David Ley (Episode 169) 12. Reclaiming Our Space by Feminista Jones (Episode 254) 13. Exposure by Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals (Episode 258) 14. Unashamed by Leah Vernon (Episode 286) 15. A Dirty Word by Steph Auteri (Episode 320) Follow Billy! TikTok: @thebillyprocida Twitter: @TheBillyProcida Instagram: @billyisprocida 0nlyFans: @callmebilly Venmo: @BillyProcida Cash App: $manwhorepod Amazon Wish List Join the conversations in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discord! Become an Official Fanwhore at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcast! Email your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com. www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swingers are couples that have sex with other couples, right? Well, like everything with our sexual desires, it's not so hard and fast ;) Suzie Wong talks about how the Lifestyle (LS) includes wife swapping, unicorns, half unicorns, single men, orgies, and much more. Her stories about how her swinging lifestyle make hosts @KerstinPorter and @GreenberryLucas question most of what they thought they knew about swingers. They also learn an amazing new word, COMPERSION, which means to wholeheartedly participate in the happiness of others. It's the opposite of jealousy and what couples experience in the swinger community. Suzie also helps our caller, Becky, figure out how she can be a swinger with her husband, but without having to do any girl on girl action. Books: The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, Sex At Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá Swinger Communities and Dating Sites: SDC.com, Kasidie, Adult FriendFinder, Resorts: Desire Every other Wednesday, tune in for another episode on how to find an adult buddy. Hit up AdultBuddyFinders.com to join the conversation and even become a caller! #swingers #thelifestyle #LS #Orgies #WifeSwap #unicorn #podcast #sexpositive #sexual #sexed #sexpositivepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adultbuddyfinders/support
Janet Hardy in Hollywood
Anche questo Febbraio abbiamo deciso di parlare di amore e di relazioni, ma in modo diverso da come succede di solito, perché parliamo di non monogamie: un tema che abbiamo trattato più volte su Instagram, ma mai qui sul podcast. Il libro del mese è La Zoccola Etica di Dossie Easton e Janet Hardy, pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1997 e tradotto in Italia soltanto nel 2014. Perché si parla di non monogamie in un podcast transfemminista? Perché le strutture relazionali non monogame ci consentono di riflettere in modo più ampio sui concetti di possesso, autodeterminazione, indipendenza ed altri che hanno molto a che fare con le questioni di genere e la nostra società patriarcale. Riscrivere i modelli relazionali oltre quello mononormato singifica mettere in discussione tutto quello che ci è sempre stato detto sulle relazioni. Un altro tassello molto importante da aggiungere alla nostra libreria femminista nella crescita collettiva che stiamo facendo insieme attraverso i libri!
On this episode, we continue our fruitful exploration of KINK with Sexuality Educator and Femme Activist, Ericka Hart and Sex-Educator, Janet Hardy. We get into the depths of how shame is a limitation when it comes to learning more about your desires and your body in relation to sex. As the conversation unfolds, we discuss the differences between sexuality and sensuality and what it looks like to invite kink and sexual exploration into your life.
Today's podcast is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Athletic Greens is a scoop wellness that allows you to absorb 75 quality vitamins and minerals regardless of your health needs. Athletic Greens is giving you a Free 1 year supply of immune supporting Vitamin D with 5 travel packs with your first purchase. Go to their site www.athleticgreens.com/emerging to take ownership over your health needsGrab your imaginary pearls as we discuss the production of the play, How to be An ethical slut. It's a one woman show put on, directed by, written by Brooke McCarthy during Philadelphia's Fringe Fest.It was inspired by the 1997 book, “The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships and Other Adventures,” by Janet Hardy and Darcy Easton.This production will explore what it really means to live in your truth and own light. There are several showcasings happen get your tickets. The show is for ages 18 and up and has asked audience to come with an open mind as it's not about sexuality as much as it sounds as if it is. Owning who you are is the message. You can also donate to Fringe Arts............Red Headed Slut is your drink of the day. The triggers blog is for anyone who is or will suffer oneFind me on socials as Toitimeblog
KINK. ENM. All words and acronyms you've likely heard casually thrown around, but what do they actually mean? Is it valuable to have prescriptive words to describe our sexual fantasies and desires? On this episode of The Honey Pot Luck, we sit down with Ericka Hart a black queer femme activist, writer, and award-winning sexuality educator and Janet Hardy a sex educator, and co-author of The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures. We sit down to uncover the tenets of the KINK community along with what it means to explore ones sexuality and sensuality from the lens of empowerment and personal desire.
On today's episode, Kirstin and Bey are talking all about how traditional relationships are evolving. They are joined by Dr. Jorge Ferrer as he discusses his book "Love and Freedom: Transcending Monogamy." Later, Janet Hardy joins the show to talk about ethical relationships, sexual fulfillment, and her book, "The Ethical Slut." Links for this episode: Learn more about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Hardy (Janet Hardy) Learn more about https://www.jorgenferrer.com/ (Dr. Jorge Ferrer) Read a https://beyond.fi.edu/podcasts/transcript-non-monagamy/ (transcript of this episode)
Cassettes, DVD, magazines ou streaming, il a accompagné notre jeunesse et notre vie de jeune adulte… Aujourd'hui, on va parler bien évidemment du porno ! Pour certain.es, la découverte des contenus pornographiques s'est faite dès le plus jeune âge tandis que d'autres préfèrent se fier à leur imagination. Naya, accompagnée de Manon, Rosa, Laetitia et de notre nouvelle invitée, Carmina, réalisatrice, camgirl et performeuse, nous parlent de l'évolution de la pornographie et de l'omniprésence du male gaze au sein de cette pratique. Naya : Twitter @misundergirl Instagram @misundergirl Manon alias Dairing Tia : Twitter : @dairingtia Instagram @dairing.tia Chaîne Youtube Dairing Tia Rosa : Twitter @burszteinrosa Instagram @rosabursztein Laetitia : Twitter @Loun_R Instagram @loun_r Carmina : Instagram @carmina_3000 Twitter @carm_ina Les références entendues dans l'épisode : Carmina est la créatrice du Carré Rose Films, un studio de production de films pornographiques qui se veut éthique et militant. Le podcast Les mecs que je veux ken de Rosa Bursztein Love de Gaspar Noé (2015) Le Tag Parfait est un magazine en ligne français consacré à la culture pornographique. Il a été lancé en mars 2010 par Stephen des Aulnois. Carmina est la directrice de publication ainsi que journaliste au sein du magazine. Le porno mainstream La catégorie Stepmom Hot girls wanted de Jill Bauer et Ronna Gradus (2015) Four chambers heart https://afourchamberedheart.com/age-verification Dossie Easton et Janet Hardy, “La salope éthique”, Tabou (1997) Scenes from a marriage de Hagai Levi (2021) Hot Line est un podcast Original Spotify, produit par Spotify en association avec Nouvelles Écoutes. Animé par moi-même, Naya Ali, et en compagnie aujourd'hui de Carmina, Manon, Rosa et Laetitia. Merci à toutes et à tous de nous avoir laissé des messages vocaux. Notre numéro c'est le 07 88 05 64 84. Laissez-nous vos messages !
Feeling defeated by last week's overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court? As an antidote to the bad news, we share this origin story from Author, Psychotherapist, Kinkster, Sex Radical and Ethical Slut, Dossie Easton. This story was told at Dossie's Story Toast in 2019, where we celebrated both her 75th birthday and the 50th Anniversary of *this*, Dossie's life-changing trip to a new sexually empowered version of feminism. Gather your strength and be inspired by Dossie's true tale as we prepare to challenge what's next. #WorkToDo #TooIntelligent #TooOutspoken #TooStrong #TheRiddleOfTheUniverse Song: ‘Unstoppable' (Sia) About the Storyteller: Dossie Easton, a long time player on the San Francisco S/M scene, is co-author with Janet Hardy of The Ethical Slut, The Bottoming and Topping Books, and Radical Ecstasy: SM Journeys to Transcendence. Dossie is a psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and more in her private practice in San Francisco, with a particular interest in how S/M journeys into Shadow can bring old wounds into the healing light of consciousness and and give them a shot of life force in the form of good hot sex. An active sex radical since 1961, Dossie was a member of the first Board of Directors of the Society of Janus in San Francisco in 1974, and active with SFSI from 1973 to 1985. Currently she makes her home in the mountains north of San Francisco, travels to teach at conferences all over the world, and wanders through the mountains around her home declaiming filthy poetry to the vultures. You can check out her website at www.dossieeaston.com. Episode links: Everlywell: Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. 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This workshop starts on Wednesday, July 13th, with weekly office hours, all-you-can-eat custom story coaching & Q&A's, and a final storytelling performance for you and your friends. I have a System that's been used at Bawdy for over a decade, making it easy to get to the heart of your story. Next up: Sex and Story! I'll be rolling that out later this year - &This class is a prerequisite for Sex and Story, so Register now for ‘How to be Fascinating: Dixie's Secret System for Brilliant Storytelling' at https://bit.ly/HowtobeFascinatingWeds The next Bawdy Storytelling live stage show is happening on Friday, July 22nd and the theme is One of Us. We're collaborating with the Bonobo network (the largest sex-positive community in the San Francisco Bay Area). Buy tickets for the live performance, or you can watch from anywhere on the Livestream: Tickets at https://bawdyoneofussf.eventbrite.com Bawdy is coming back to Seattle! New venue, brand new storyteller and a reunion with the best community anywhere. Learn more and buy Tickets at https://bit.ly/BawdySeattle2022 Private Story Coaching: Storytelling for Self-Discovery can help you find, create and polish your own stories (this is my one-on-one private coaching option, and my last client said ‘OMG, you just saved me 2 years of therapy, Dixie!' Why? Because together, we do the work and find what that story is really about for you) Do you want learn to tell a compelling, relatable personal true story? I can help you dig deep, gain understanding and communicate with clarity. Writing a memoir, creating a podcast, or want to learn brand storytelling for your business or another story-related endeavor? Email me at BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com and let's make a plan. Patreon: Bawdy still exists after years away from our beloved live shows, and it's because of people like you who support this important work that we do. 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Ep 161: Polyamory, Kink, & Sex Ed with Dirty Lola. My guest is Dirty Lola and I'm excited to share her with you! She's a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger. She's a sex-positive individual who openly shares about her personal and sex life. She recently was on the Netflix documentary "The Principles of Pleasure" so check out this show! Connect with Lola at her website: https://www.dirtylola.co/ and her podcast https://www.sexedagogo.com/ Sex Ed & Toys:Lola shares about sex education and how we should be doing it. She and I discuss the value of sex toys and break the negative falsehoods around using them. We discuss the benefits of using sex toys both solo and in a relationship/partnership. She talks about the lack of knowledge in the world of the anatomy of the clitoris and how clit owners benefit from sex toy usage. Kink:Dirty Lola shares information for those interested in kink, how to get started, how to find it, and how best to proceed into such a way of life. She shares very helpful books (affiliate): The New Topping Book https://amzn.to/3A3roGa and The New Bottoming Book https://amzn.to/3OHMmOX (Another very popular book by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton is The Ethical Slut https://amzn.to/3ncHoOj ) Lola instructs us to learn first before we just venture into the world of kink. Be safe. Arm yourself with knowledge. Polyamory:Lola shares with us her journey to a poly life. It's a part of her sexual identity. She explains the difference of being open versus being poly, and types of relationships therein. She touches on the difference between the poly life and swinging as well. Other books Lola recommended:Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage https://amzn.to/3OGiCliSacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond https://amzn.to/3QJDQAKConnect with the podcast host Ruan Willow here: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillowRuan's new book Ruan's Beach Getaway: https://books2read.com/u/m2eE6d https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/c9fbb3e6-ddf1-11ec-b61c-5b8761feaf66Get the first book Ruan's Cabin Getaway https://books2read.com/u/4jgBE2 https://books2read.com/u/medqrVMy podcast has been picked up by Full Swap Radio! It's an internet radio channel you can listen to within an app. Search for the free app Full Swap Radio to listen to my podcast and other sex-positive podcast shows. So many great ones there and I'm honored to be in their lineup: https://fullswapradio.com/ My episodes are currently set to air on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm CST and Wednesdays at 8:30 am. Hello! Welcome to my podcast! Listen to this podcast episode to improve your sexuality, learn something new, entertain your brain, and enjoy!On my podcast, you will find erotica and romance, topics on relationships, romance and love, self-care, intimacy, for adults only, interviews with experts, and the podcast is intended for Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Finding love is hard. Are we making it harder by trying to apply outdated courtship rules to modern dating? Why is it that as powerful women we can boldly re-write the rules of the board room, but we are timid and hesitant to re-write the rules of love? For this week's season finale, join Syd as she explores the mysterious, exciting and dare I say, TABOO world of ethical non monogamy with special guests, professional matchmaker, Yolanda Kelly, and ethical non monogamy practitioner Breahna Wright. Yolanda Kelly is the owner of Love En Vogue Matchmaking, a boutique matchmaking agency located in Atlanta, GA for people of color. She helps serious singles make meaningful connections for the purpose of marriage or committed partnership. Want to work with Yolanda? Email her at: info@loveenvogue.com Visit her at: www.loveenvogue.com Use code SPILLTHETEA to receive a free 30-minute consultation now through April 30, 2022 Follow her on IG: @myloveenvogue Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/loveenvogueblacksingles Want to connect with Breahna? Breahna Wright is an attorney by trade who practices ethical non monogamy. Follow her on IG @wrightous15 Want to connect with The Sugar Free Podcast? Check us out at: www.sugarfreepodcast.com And Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cHoUmESN8CF3uGZ7IyeDA ADVERTISEMENTS: Shop with The Sugar Free Podcast advertisers: Building Bread—Want to start investing in the stock market? Purchase the Investor's Toolkit by clicking this link: https://buildingbread.thinkific.com/courses/the-investor-s-toolkit?ref=85305c AND this link will also get you 25% off your purchase. Formally Forms – Need contract templates and forms for your business? Visit www.formallyforms.com for easy-to-use contract templates and forms for your business. Use code: SUGAR to receive 20% off your next purchase. SHOW NOTES Let's start by defining some terms: Ethical non-monogamy: an umbrella term that includes open relationships, swinging and polyamory, that describes the practice of taking part in romantic relationships that are not completely exclusive between two people, with the consent of all the people involved. Polyamory: the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved Open Relationships: having more than one romantic or sexual partner at a time. It's an arrangement that both parties agree is non-exclusive or non-monogamous. Monogamy: an exclusive relationship with only one partner (sexual and romantic) at a time. Can you cheat in an open relationship? Yes, you can cheat in an open relationship. Generally, the participants in an open relationship set the terms of engagement for the relationship. If one of the participants crosses a boundary or breaks a term of engagement, that would be considered cheating. Is monogamy dead? Monogamy isn't dead. People can still engage in healthy monogamous relationships, if both participants put the effort and time into maintaining the exclusivity of the relationship, However, ethical non-monogamy is probably more pervasive than we realize. People just aren't openly discussing it. How do you match people interested in open relationships or how do you begin participating in open relationships? Yolanda: I mostly match singles interested in traditional relationships. But on the rare occasion that I match a person interested in open relationships, I am typically helping them to find their central partners where there is a hierarchy to the relationships. Bre: I got into open relationships simply because my current partner asked me if I was interested in being in an open relationship. After that, I did my own research and decided that it was something that I would like to try. What was most appealing to you about open relationships? Bre: The most appealing aspect of being in an open relationship was not feeling like I had to choose. I don't have to choose in my platonic relationships, and I like not having to choose in my romantic relationships. How do you manage jealousy in open relationships? Bre: You have to do your inner work to determine your insecurities surrounding sharing your partner. I don't feel like I have any claim of ownership over my partner(s) and so I don't mind who else they spend their time with, so long as my needs are being met and they are honoring their commitment(s) to me. Yolanda: Jealousy isn't unique to open relationships. Jealousy also exists in monogamous relationships. Everyone has to get to the root of their insecurities to manage their jealousy. Does engaging in open relationships make dating easier (especially for Black women)? Yolanda: I think it does because it provides you with more options for finding meaningful relationships. Bre: I have found that it has made dating more difficult because there are a lot of men who aren't interested in participating in an open relationship. What advice do you have for those wishing to engage in open relationships? Whatever you decide to do, just make sure that it feels right for you. Don't worry about what other people think or have to say. The only thing that matters is your happiness. What resources or books do you recommend on navigating open relationships? Syd's Choice: “A Happy Life in an Open Relationship” by Susan Wenzel found here: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Life-Open-Relationship-Nonmonogamous-ebook/dp/B07XVRW218 Bre's Choice: “The Ethical Slut” by Janet Hardy found here: https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Practical-Relationships-Adventures/dp/1587613379 Poly IG Influencers to follow @LavitaLoca34 @bygabriellesmith
Did my guest get more hate when she announced she wasn't vegan anymore or that she was flying out of the country to connect with an ex lover while pregnant with her fourth child? Leave your judgements behind and explore food, sex, motherhood, and what is gained when you hurl yourself into the abyss only to discover that it's a feather bed. Get access to Confessions of a Well Nourished Woman. Check out the free masterclass Cosmic Meal Plan for Picky Eaters. TOPICS: The kindness Katya showed me as I sobbed my heart out when we were still strangers A life history in geography- from Ukraine to Canada to Dominican Republic and now Costa Rica What does it mean to be a woman rooted in her peoples' traditions healing her ancestry? The grief and joy of childhood lost and how memories live with us when people and places are gone Being someone who takes leaps of faith over and over again How having kids changes a sexual relationship How do we follow our dreams and desires while being mothers and partners? Practice following the impulse that brings your heart forward Our diet is reflected in our reproductive & sexual tissues- painful sex, low libido, and slow childbirth recovery can be related to lack of nutrients in the diet The twisted vegan logic of believing that “there's no death on my plate” We must look at long term personal and generational health when assessing the value of different diets (‘but I feel good” doesn't cut it) The common story of childrens' teeth crumbling on a vegan diet (it happened to Katya) and how to remineralize them Eat for your biology, not your ideology (it's a song- sing it your way!) Nourishing ourselves with ancestral foods The birth of the Matriarch Collective & Confessions of a Well Nourished Woman Losing all fear and choosing radical honesty about who you are After restrictive eating- where do we go from here? The opposite of holding on isn't letting go, it's digestion RESOURCES (if listening on an app that doesn't support embedded links, find these at https://mythicmedicine.love/podcast): Confessions of a Well Nourished Woman Cosmic Meal Plan for Picky Eaters Patreon podcast bonuses (online dating & sex bonus audio interview + 15 Ancestral Kitchen Tips eBook) Katya on Instagram Mythic Medicine (me) on Instagram Take our fun Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? Quiz Medicine Stories episode 18 with Suuzi Hazen Land Based Living, Mothering, & Eating Full Moon Feast by Jessica Prentice Mineral Shaman on Instagram The Spirit Weavers Gathering Honestly Podcast with Bari Weiss episode Things Worth Fighting For Healing Pelvic Prolapse and Why Kegels Don't Work w/ Christine Kent, episode of Katya's HoneyTalks Podcast Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton Motherfoods class taught by Rachelle Garcia Seliga and Carly Rae Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nigel Medicine Stories episode 86 all about prometabolic- Elemental Interbeing, Food Information Overwhelm, and Cell Deep Nourishment for Women with Kymber Maulden Medicine Stories episode 86 all about psychedelics- Generations, gene Codes, and Entheogenic Earth Healing with Mikaela de la Myco Kymber Maulden's post on Why You Should Have a Bedtime Snack My website MythicMedicine.love Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Sioux (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)
In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined for the third time on the show by Hannah Cross to discuss sex, tantra, psychedelics, and making relationships work. Hannah is a licensed clinical social worker, expert therapist, reiki master, yoga teacher, ecstatic dance facilitator, and super cool. They discuss the following topics:(1:45) Introduction to the topic(2:58) What is tantra? (5:30) Reserving and channeling sexual energy and "no fap"(9:57) Non-monogamy and polyamory (13:03) David Deida(15:34) Relationship to self and synchronizing your life with a partner (18:15) Aubrey Marcus and his polyamorous phase(21:07) The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships, by Neil Strauss(21:42) The Ethical Slut, by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton(21:54) Come as you are, by Emily Nagoski(21:55) Esther Perel's books (22:01) Sex at Dawn, by Christopher Ryan(23:10) Navigating the challenges of romanticism (24:15) Steve reflects on his marriage(25:49) Divorce, break-ups, and conscious uncoupling (27:38) Grow As We Go, by Ben Platt(28:04) The "soul" of a relationship (31:00) Polarizing energies in a relationship (feminine and masculine, yin and yang)(37:40) Kink and BDSM(38:52) Existential Kink, by Carolyn Elliott(41:35) Sex, Love, and Goop on Netflix(45:00) The power of sensuality(46:16) Embodiment (47:10) Journeys of Embodiment at the Intersection of Body and Culture, by Niva PiranEmail us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/novamind_inc/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.
Real-life alternative-relationship-haver PRIX DE BEAUTE helps us finally grasp THE ETHICAL SLUT, by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy! Hear part 1 of her fascinating history of sex, romance, heartache, and jealousy as she searched for the perfect balance of partners in life and love. See more of Prix on Instagram!
Evidence of kink can be found throughout history. It isn't new - but portrayals of it can lead to a cultural misunderstanding. With the help of experts and those in the kink community, Ruby explores the different ways kink can look and be practised, as well as the ways that shame and judgement is dealt with and combatted through community. CREDITS: Host: Ruby Rare Producer, Editor and Sound Design: Bea Duncan Executive Producer: Hana Walker-Brown Production Assistants: Rory Boyle and Mars West Social Assets: /Forward Slash This is a Broccoli Production Full transcript available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m3ZJEHSMnWYxZE3jaIHKEXjTAbngvQ9k/view?usp=sharing NB: Since recording, Madam Storm is now known as Miss Erica Storm and is training to become a sex therapist. RESOURCES: The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge Free and confidential helpline. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours a day) Galop Hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence support service for LGBT+ people Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm / Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-8pm) Website: http://www.galop.org.uk LINKS & FURTHER READING: Whores of Yore https://twitter.com/WhoresofYore A Curious History of Sex by Dr Kate Lister https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50773748-a-curious-history-of-sex Miss Erica Storm (AKA Madam Storm) Strut Masterclasses https://www.teachmestorm.co.uk/strut-masterclass Lola Jean's Quick ‘n' Dirty series https://lolajean.com/quick-n-dirty2 The New Topping Book and The New Bottoming Book by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48979734-the-new-topping-book-and-the-new-bottoming-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Dr. Richard L. Miller interviews multiple award-winning, best-selling author and educator, Janet Hardy, on her latest of 12 books, entitled *The Ethical Slut,* which has presently sold over 200,000 copies. Janet Hardy is a political activist championing the cause of positive sexual attitudes towards all forms of solo and consensual sexual behavior.
Welcome to The Philosophy of Sex, long-play. This week, we're speaking with Janet Hardy from the sixth episode of season 1 ‘Hardcore tenderness. Reinterpreting what we think about kink and BDSM.' Janet W. Hardy is the author or co-author of thirteen books about alternative sexuality, including the groundbreaking bestseller The Ethical Slut. She is also the Founder of the Greenery Press, a publishing house based in California, specialises in books on BDSM and polyamory, with over 50 titles in print.Janet is an experienced BDSM practitioner and she's been educating people from across the globe on how to engage in BDSM and polyamory for over 20 years. Much of Janet's work has contributed hugely to establishing a gold standard in behaviour within BDSM and polyamorous communities. And while her work focuses on BDSM and kink, I believe her advice is applicable to anyone who wants to have fulfilling sexual relationships. In this episode, Janet and I discuss identifying kinks, ways to explore them and how to communicate these to a partner. We also unpack what society often misunderstands about kink and its hidden powers. Janet is a wealth of knowledge and speaks with the level of frankness essential for great sexual communication. I can't recommend Janet, and her co-author Doisse Easton's work more. Please enjoy our full interview. You can read more about Janet and her work here: http://www.dossieeaston.com/books.htmlhttps://slutandsons.com/Connect with us:@becuming.meBecuming takes the frustration out of finding the perfect sex toy by sending you personalised recommendations. Check it out at www.becuming.me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcum to “Pillow Talk,” the interview series where Lara calls up her favorite creators to chat about sex, art and challenges them to a game of “Truth or Dare.” Today Lara is joined by Janet Hardy, a sex educator and the author of the famed book “The Ethical Slut,” among many others. We chatted about how she and her co-author Dossie Easton wrote the OG bible of polyamory, what ethical non-monogamy means in theory and in practice and we answered listener questions regarding the topic as well. Amen You can find Janet Hardy's work here: The Ethical Slut & Other BooksTwitterSalon Article
In this episode, Chelsea invites special guest Raquel Rei on the show to talk about her unique journey with spirituality, various occult explorations, and experiences with living a polyamorous lifestyle. Raquel shares some of her present-day practices with Hoodoo and dives deep into Chelsea's most pressing questions about polyamory. Follow Raquel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/rei_8866/Follow her spiritual IG page: https://www.instagram.com/reioflight8866/Follow The Soulful Self Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulfulselfpodcast/Resources mentioned:https://www.instagram.com/hausofhoodoo/“The Ethical Slut” by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
Cassettes, DVD, magazines ou streaming, il a accompagné notre jeunesse et notre vie de jeune adulte… Aujourd'hui, on va parler bien évidemment du porno ! Pour certain.es, la découverte des contenus pornographiques s'est faite dès le plus jeune âge tandis que d'autres préfèrent se fier à leur imagination. Naya, accompagnée de Manon, Rosa, Laetitia et de notre nouvelle invitée, Carmina, réalisatrice, camgirl et performeuse, nous parlent de l'évolution de la pornographie et de l'omniprésence du male gaze au sein de cette pratique. Naya : Twitter @misundergirl Instagram @misundergirl Manon alias Dairing Tia : Twitter : @dairingtia Instagram @dairing.tia Chaîne Youtube Dairing Tia Rosa : Twitter @burszteinrosa Instagram @rosabursztein Laetitia : Twitter @Loun_R Instagram @loun_r Carmina : Instagram @carmina_3000 Twitter @carm_ina Les références entendues dans l'épisode : Carmina est la créatrice du Carré Rose Films, un studio de production de films pornographiques qui se veut éthique et militant. Le podcast Les mecs que je veux ken de Rosa Bursztein Love de Gaspar Noé (2015) Le Tag Parfait est un magazine en ligne français consacré à la culture pornographique. Il a été lancé en mars 2010 par Stephen des Aulnois. Carmina est la directrice de publication ainsi que journaliste au sein du magazine. Le porno mainstream La catégorie Stepmom Hot girls wanted de Jill Bauer et Ronna Gradus (2015) Four chambers heart https://afourchamberedheart.com/age-verification Dossie Easton et Janet Hardy, “La salope éthique”, Tabou (1997) Scenes from a marriage de Hagai Levi (2021) Hot Line est un podcast Original Spotify, produit par Spotify en association avec Nouvelles Écoutes. Animé par moi-même, Naya Ali, et en compagnie aujourd'hui de Carmina, Manon, Rosa et Laetitia. Merci à toutes et à tous de nous avoir laissé des messages vocaux. Notre numéro c'est le 07 88 05 64 84. Laissez-nous vos messages !
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to be married but still hookup, or even have relationships, with other people? Join your captain, Kaya, as she takes you through the vastly open sea of ethical non-monogamy. Kaya, herself, has been recently attempting to navigate these waters herself, but for her guest speaker, Jocelyn Burton, it is all she knows! Jos is in a non-monogamous marriage and she shares a ton of insight to help us better wrap our heads around this (oftentimes) misunderstood form of relating. Whether you're curious about unconventional relationship styles, or you're attempting to actually do it yourself with your current partner, this episode is full of insight and advice to help open up your mind and guide you!Connect with Jos on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/submanic/Resources for ethical non-monogamy:*The Ethical Slut (book) by Dossie Easton - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-ethical-slut-third-edition-dossie-easton/book/9780399579660.html*Sex At Dawn (book) by Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jetha- https://www.booktopia.com.au/sex-at-dawn-christopher-ryan/book/9780061707810.html*More Than Two (book) by Franklin Veaux, Janet Hardy, Eve Rickert (Illustrator) - https://www.booktopia.com.au/more-than-two-franklin-veaux/book/9780991399703.html*Monogamish (film) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4169390/Check out this YouTube video by Shan Boody which helped me a lot. It helps explain different commitment styles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwU-R3Le2rcAnd if you're still unsure about what your commitment style is, take this quiz on Shan Boody's website to help find some clarity: https://www.thegameofdesire.com/commitment
Would you consider yourself kinky or maybe more vanilla? Have you ever wanted to explore the world of BDSM, but felt a bit lost and intimidated?In this episode, we explore the softer side of kink. By deconstructing some of the many misunderstandings surrounding kink and BDSM, we begin to see kink in a whole new light. Along with Professional Dominatrix and Gestalt Therapist Emma Steel, and author Janet Hardy, we traverse the nuances of power dynamics, communication, and safety.Sex educator and disability advocate, Caz Killjoy, shows us the enormously vast ways kink can be experienced, sharing their experience of using kink to manage chronic pain and unpack harmful conditioning. We also discuss some of the conundrums that arise when the activities of underground communities become more mainstream, and the importance of education in preventing injuries and reducing harm. Resources:Caz Killjoy has a bounty of writings on her website: https://connectwithcaz.com/Caz co-founded The Disability and Sexuality Access Network: https://www.dasanetwork.org/Emma Steel's website: https://en.lady-emma-steel.com/The dungeon Emma co-owns - LUX: http://studioluxberlin.de/en/studio-lux.htmlRead this interview with Janet Hardy and find her books here: https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Janet-W-HardyConnect with us: @becumingmehttps://www.becuming.me/Becuming takes the frustration out of finding the perfect sex toy by sending you personalised recommendations. Check it out at www.becuming.meCredits:Producer & host: Caroline Moreau-HammondProducer, editor & original music: Zoltan Fecso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New job, forced hands, and open closet doors. In this week's episode, I talk about coming clean. I also talk with Emily Cate about her experience questioning queerness, outward identity, and ethics. As season two nears its end, I'd like to encourage you to support the podcast by becoming a Patron. Patrons receive access to unique content, early access, merch, and more. We have exciting stories, interviews, and sponsors for season three, and don't want you to miss a thing. Learn more at patreon.com/girlfound. || Emily's recs: The Ethical Slut, by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy. Opening Up, by Tristan Taormino. Polysecure, by Jessica Fern.
Welcome to the last week of this month's theme, Design Your Life August! This month, Good Moms went on a 4 week journey to empower their tribe to become active participants in the creation of EVERY aspect of their lives. This week, Erica and Jamilah are joined by editor, educator on alternative sexualities and relationships, and co-author of this month's book club choice The Ethical Slut, Janet W. Hardy. In this episode, the ladies didn't leave any subject off of the table and candidly discuss non-monogamy, childhood conditioning, BDSM, parenthood, and how alternative lifestyles change the way you view and experience relationships. You'll want to stay to the end to hear Janet tell us a whorie that MAY or MAY NOT involve a married couple ,and a fist. You can also expect to hear:- Relationship frameworks and the role of jealousy. - Janet's relationship with Co- Author, Dossie Easton, and their journey in writing The Ethical Slut.- The fluidity of being an Ethical Slut. - Parenting while also being a member of the BDSM communityConnect with us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @WatchErica@Milah_MappoConnect with our guest: @janetwhardy===============SATISFYER: Turn your phone into a live remote control for your pleasure device. You control the motors' speed and vibration length. Satisyfer is offering our lucky listeners 30% off ANY SATISFYER when you go to Satisfyer dot com and enter code GMBC30 at checkout.
In which we answer questions from a young adult who is tired of supporting their family financially, a woman who is afraid to re-come out of the closet, and another woman who doesn't want to continue a poly relationship. Tangents include vacation talk, subjects that should be be taught in school, and books on ethical non monogamy. We are joined by Nat Higgins, aka The Pint Sizes Sexologist, who shares SO MUCH knowledge. You can find out more about her and what she does on her website https://thepintsizedsexologist.com/, connect with her at https://www.facebook.com/pintsized/ and https://www.instagram.com/thepintsizedsexologist, and can listen to her podcast UNCENSORED: Adult Content wherever you listen to podcasts! Books recommended by Nat include: Opening Up by by Tristan Taormino, The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, The Jealousy Survival Guide by Kitty Chambliss, and More Than Two by Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux (with a grain of salt). This episode was sponsored by Surf Side Sips. Use the code "InebriatedInput" at surfsidesips.com for 20% your order of amazing glass straws. Please rate and review Inebriated Input to help others find us! Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every other Thursday. Email us questions at inebriated.input@gmail.com or at inebriatedinput.com Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/InebriatedInput https://twitter.com/InebriatedInput https://www.instagram.com/InebriatedInput/ Alternative Rock Instrumental by lukenield | https://soundcloud.com/lukenield Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US #inebriatedinput #advice #advicepodcast #drunkpodcast #drunkadvice
Our tenth episode features Janet Hardy, acclaimed educator, publisher, and author of The Ethical Slut (and dozens of other titles). We talk about Janet's memoir project, "Slut and Sons", parenting as a kinky person, death with dignity, and how the communities (and our own interests) have changed over the last few decades. Show Links & Transcript: http://bit.ly/SiPodcastLinks Janet Hardy's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jhardyauthor Slut & Sons: https://slutandsons.com/ Website: http://bit.ly/SocialIntercoursePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socialintercourse Sarah Sloane's website: https://www.sarahsloane.net
The co author of the "Bible of Polyamory" - "The Ethical Slut - Janet Hardy joins HiThereCatsuit for an interesting conversation of how terms and acceptance have evolved since she first published the book back in 1997.
In this episode, Lady Petra and Saffermaster chat with Janet Hardy, the coauthor of The Ethical Slut, The Sexually Dominant Woman, The Topping Book, the Bottoming Book, and Spanking With Love and more about her journey as an author of sex positive books over a Headout American Style Hefeweizen Ale.
Mathias' husband vetoed Mathias' feelings for and non-threesome sex with his new partner. Should Mathias end his 13-year relationship or stay but resent his husbands' veto? 0:00 Introduction and host chat If you’re under 18, visit scarleteen.com Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy are doing Navigating Consent classes 4:30 Poly in the news Romper published a 4,000-word feature with the arresting title The Nonmonoga-Moms Next Door 7:30 Lusty Guy’s Politics Corner Lusty Guy defines fascism and comments on its consolidation within today’s Republican party. Fascism Liz Cheney ousted from leadership role for refusing to support the false claim that the election wasn’t legitimate Republican efforts to suppress voting following the 2020 election 13:30 Contact us If you have questions, comments, or feedback call 802-505-POLY or email polyweekly@gmail.com and attach an MP3 file with your questions. To book us or anything that involves a calendar, email lustyguy@polyweekly.com and copy polyweekly@gmail.com. 14:00 Topic: My husband vetoed my partner Mathias and his partner have been together 13 years, married just over three. They’ve had threesomes. Then Mathias met Markus, dated him independently, and fell for him pretty hard. He did bring Markus home for a reportedly amazing threesome followed by breakfast! Mathias kept dating Markus independently, came home later than expected (by 30 min) one night, and the hubbie vetoed both feelings for and independent sex with Markus. They have continued to date and enjoy a romantic friendship, but Mathias wants more, so he proposed polyamory. This is a permission model of relationship, which is putting you in a parent-child dynamic Think of this as a mutual renegotiation of the rules of engagement to provide security for him and honesty for Mathias Those who force the choice lose the choice And then what exercise to deal with insecurity If this does spell the end of your marriage, resist the urge to think of it as a failure; it’s a successful relationship that came to a conclusion. 26:55 Join the conversation Join the community on Facebook at https://facebook.com/polyweekly or Twitter at @polyweekly or @cunningminx, Instagram at cunning.minx or now on TikTok as @cunningminx. 27:15 Feedback Chloe from episode 359 Being out, poly, pregnant, and judged gives us an update. 32:05 Happy poly moment From Instagram 32:45 Thank you! Thanks to new Poly Weekly Playmate Brian! Thanks to our Poly Weekly Playmates for your financial support! We also love when you review us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher (including Spotify!) and when you share us with your friends directly. Thanks also to Pacemaker Jane for letting us use their song Good Suspicions as our intro and outro music and to you for listening and sharing.
This weeks' Culture Sex Relationships is the 3rd Ask Justin. You send your questions and I try and give great advice. There are three questions this week. One on sex discrepancies and opening up a relationship to non-monogamy. Second is about BDSM and the risks of practising it when you have a straight laced job. The third one is about disentangling arousal and desire and the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. This last one contains a mention of sexual assault but I don't go into any detail or specifics. If you like this show and would like some more of it, please considering supporting the show on Patreon. patreon.com/culturesexrelationships From just £1 a month would be a great help. If you can afford more so that I can keep as much as this free for others that can't, that would be even better. Thank you! Here are some links I mention For the user guide zines check out megjohnandjustin.com/publications Here's our book https://uk.bookshop.org/books/a-practical-guide-to-sex-finally-helpful-sex-advice/9781785783876 Here's the BDSM survey I mentioned http://cdn.yougov.com/cumulus_uploads/document/h38baes6ei/InternalResults_150209_BDSM_Website.pdf The topping and bottoming books are by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy http://www.dossieeaston.com/books.html I also mention the Idiot Brain by Dean Burnett, which is great https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-idiot-brain-a-neuroscientist-explains-what-your-head-is-really-up-to/9781783350827?aid=5561 Meg-John's work on trauma is excellent https://www.rewriting-the-rules.com/self/trauma-and-the-body-basics/
Ho fatto un brevissimo riassunto tratto dal libro "La zoccola etica" di Dossie Easton e Janet Hardy edito in Italia da Odoya.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Safi and Fifi we go deeper by talking about their relationship. They narrate their love story and share with us inner layers that help them navigate polyamory together. We talk about how Safi developed compersion, which is a feeling of joy when a loved one takes pleasure from another romantic or sexual relationship. They share challenges they have encountered and provide tips for polycurious people. They also tell us a bit about their YouTube channel, which you should definitely check out if you haven’t yet. Check out their YouTube channel Follow them on Instagram at @safi.n.fifi Book The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
This is part 1 of our conversation with Safi & Fifi, a queer polyamorous couple who host a YouTube channel where they share their experience and provide tips for other polyamorous couples. In our conversation they talk through their journey coming to terms with their sexuality, gender and non-monogamous identity. Fifi as a second generation Latina from the Bronx and Safi as an African American from Brooklyn. Stay tuned for next episode where they share how they met, how their relationship works and the struggles they have encountered. Check out their YouTube channel Follow them on Instagram at @safi.n.fifi Book The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
We are joined by our special guest Cori as they discuss polyamory with us!On this episode we discuss some resources for those interested in polyamory. Below you can find a few books recommended by our guest:More Than TwoBy: Franklin Vauxhall, Janet Hardy, and Tatiana Gillwww.morethantwo.com/polyamorybooks.htmlOpening UpBy: Tristan Taorminowww.amazon.com/Opening-Up-Creating-Sustaining-Relationships/dp/157344295XThe Ethical SlutBy: Janet w Hardywww.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Practical-Relationships-Adventures/dp/1587613379To support the show, please visit www.mtfproductions.com/donate
This week we talked to Emerson, the person behind The Kink Educator Instagram account that serves up bite-sized informative tidbits all about how to engage in safe and healthy kink. We discuss the four main pillars of kink: negotiation, consent, communication, and aftercare. Emerson believes that these concepts can be used not only in kinky sex, but also in vanilla sex and even non-sexual situations. Of course, it wouldn't be an episode on kink if we didn't discuss the problematic Mr. Christian Grey...but we also share our views on other pop culture instances of kink, including the movie Secretary and the new Netflix show Bonding. To finish up the episode, Emerson gave us a list of her favorite resources for getting involved in kink, including The New Bottoming Book and The New Topping Book by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton, the Ask a Sub meme account on Instagram that also has a Patreon for long-form content, Watts the Safeword on Youtube, and Evie Lupine on Youtube.
Heute gibt es eine ganz besondere Interview Folge hier im Soul Flow Podcast – und zwar ein wechselseitiges Interview mit der lieben Kim Freud. Vielleicht kennst du Kim von Instagram als @kimfreund_ . Kim ist Holistic Guide, Theta Healerin, Mentorin für Manifestation und Podcasterin – und wir haben uns überlegt, dass wir uns gegenseitig für unsere jeweiligen Podcasts interviewen. Kim hat einen wunderschönen Podcast namens Fokus Pokus, der sich rund um das erfolgreiche Manifestieren, High Frequency Living und Human Design dreht und da gibt es bei ihr seit Mittwoch ein Interview mit mir zu hören, wie ich mir mein Traumleben kreativ manifestiert habe und wir mir kreative Achtsamkeit dabei geholfen hat. Heute geht es aber um die wundervolle und vor positiver Energie sprühende Kim – sie erzählt dir, was High Frequency Living bedeutet und gibt dir unfassbar inspirierende Tipps, wie du jeden einzelnen Tag auf deiner höchsten Frequenz leben kannst, um erfolgreich alles in deinem Leben zu manifestieren, was du dir erträumen kannst. Dabei geht Kim auf ihre eigene Geschichte ein, erzählt vom Theta Healing, vom Human Design und vielen anderen Methoden, wie du negative Glaubenssätze auflöst, um in deine innere Kraft zu kommen.Ich hoffe du bist nach diesem Interview genau so geladen voller Energie, voller Zuversicht und voller Elan, wie ich und lässt dich von Kim und ihrer unglaublich starken und positiven Energie mitreißen. Ich bin jedenfalls hin und weg von Kim, von ihrer Arbeit, ihrem Wissen, ihrem Podcast, ihrem Angebot – eine echte Powerfrau, die dabei so bodenständig und liebevoll ist. Schau unbedingt bei Kim’s Instagram vorbei und lass ihr Liebe da – alle Links zu Kim’s Podcast, ihrer Website, Instagram und dem Sisters & Cake Event, bei dem ich bei Kim zu Gast bin, findest du unten in den Shownotes.Lass mir all deine Fragen zu unserem gegenseitigen Interview gerne unter meinem heutigen Instagrampost auf @letthatsoulflow da und supporte meinen Podcast gerne mit einer positiven Bewertung bei iTunes.Spark Creativity, deine Paulina.Links zur Folge:Kim’s Podcast: Fokus PokusSisters & Cake Event: shop.kimfreund.com/produkt/sisters-cakeWebsite: www.kimfreund.deInstagram: @kimfreund_ GROW & GLOW Mentoring: www.kimfreund.de/grow-glowTheta Healing-Sessions: www.kimfreund.de/thetahealingOMG Membership: www.kimfreund.de/omg-memberhsipMail: love@kimfreund.comBuch: The Ethical Slut – Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
Allison and Gaby try to help a listener who thinks she might be too self-aware for therapy to be helpful. They're then joined by Janet Hardy, the coauthor of The Ethical Slut, to talk all about kink, polyamory and word choice. And finally, fact vs. opinion. Why can no one seem to tell the difference anymore? (tw: d*ke and f*g usage during interview discussion). Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjVv8nXxQTQvLRJwowUzWIkrG0YbM-ZbOFQoG5M3k8M/edit?usp=sharing This has been a Forever Dog production Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteam And make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog NewsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/just-between-us/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Allison and Gaby try to help a listener who thinks she might be too self-aware for therapy to be helpful. They're then joined by Janet Hardy, the coauthor of The Ethical Slut, to talk all about kink, polyamory and word choice. And finally, fact vs. opinion. Why can no one seem to tell the difference anymore? (tw: d*ke and f*g usage during interview discussion) THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELPFor 10% off, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/justbetweenus This has been a Forever Dog production Executive produced by Brett Boham, Joe Cilio and Alex Ramsey To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus Check out video clips of our podcasts on Youtube at youtube.com/foreverdogteamAnd make sure to follow us on Twitter, instagram and Facebook at ForeverDogTeam to keep up with all of the latest Forever Dog News
Allison and Gaby try to help a listener who thinks she might be too self-aware for therapy to be helpful. They're then joined by Janet Hardy, the coauthor of The Ethical Slut, to talk all about kink, polyamory and word choice. And finally, fact vs. opinion. Why can no one seem to tell the difference anymore? (tw: d*ke and f*g usage during interview discussion) To listen to this podcast ad-free Sign up for Forever Dog Plus at foreverdogpodcasts.com/plus
In dieser Folge spreche ich mit meiner Podcast-Kollegin Seah über Beziehungsanarchie. Seah macht den Podcast sinnplus. Außerdem sprechen wir über das Spektrum von Sexualität und Beziehungen. Wir erklären was wir unter bisexuell, pansexuell, grey a-sexuell und demisexuell verstehen. Was ist denn nun besser? Monogamie oder Polyamorie? Langzeit-Beziehung mit Ziel der Ehe oder Dauer-Single? Jede*r wie er/ sie will - Hauptsache einvernehmlich! Wir haben festgestellt, dass wir nicht nur alternative Beziehungsformen leben, sondern auch gern darüber lesen. Hier findest du eine Liste der Bücher, die Seah empfiehlt und die wir u.a. ansprechen: - The Ethical Slut von Dossie Easton und Janet Hardy (1977) auf deutsch: Schlampen mit Moral - Hunger von Roxane Gay (2017) - Radical Compassion von Tara Brach (2019) auf deutsch: Radikales Mitgefühl - Daring Greatly von Brené Brown (2012) - Sister Outsider von Audre Lorde (1984) - Living A Feminist Life von Sara Ahmed (2017) auf deutsch: Feministisch leben! und Wir wir lieben: Das Ende der Monogamie von Friedemann Karig Das hier sind die Facebook Gruppen von denen Seah spricht: - Relationship Anarchy - Relationship Anarchy Philosophy - Embodiment Circle Online - Sounds like you need to be educated on transgender individuals but ok
Dá pra manter amizade com alguém que a gente já namorou ou "ex bom é ex morto"? Vamos refletir um pouco sobre isso! • O livro do qual li um trecho se chama "A Ética do Amor Livre" de Janet Hardy e Dossie Easton e foi publicado pela editora Elefante!
Today my guest Marisa Hunter, somatic sex educator, pleasure coach, and certified Erotic Blueprint Coach. She focuses her work on using pleasure as your guiding compass, being deeply connected to your innate and authentic sexuality, and self-empowerment through the integration of limiting thoughts and behaviors. She’s a free-spirited Northern California born citizen of the world, currently residing in magical Puerto Rico. We chat about the meaning of a slut, where it has come fromIs there such a thing? Slut-shaming and how it can damage and shape you if you let it in. Liberation from the shackles of shame. We discuss sexual freedom and what that looks like. How to safely navigate this for yourself, for other women and young women in your life. This one is juicy. If you don't come away with the desire to explore yourself more as I did, give your Erotice blueprint a go. Something I realised through this discussion; Nobody else can make you feel any certain way. Its perception. Learning as an adult and liberated women, I had trapped myself in that prison of feeling that way because of what somebody else said.- Becky Felstead Find our guest; Erotic Blueprint is.....how each person receives and how to activate our turn on. The five love languages of sex. : bit.ly/Erotic_Blueprinthttps://s.surveyanyplace.com/eroticblueprint?rid=UID_YZPU0N95G&cookieUUID=dcb857bb-91d9-433d-b04e-2a86cc831867 IG: @marisatellsall 'Seek those that give you the most radical permission to shine your greatest light in the most authentic way' - Marisa Hunter A life-changing elixir. Recommendations: 'The Ethical Slut' by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy.'Pussy. The Reclamation' by Regina Thomashauer Music: Thank you endlessly to Brayden Sibbald for the song that opened and closed the podcast ‘When Did the Sun Rise. He can be found on Spotify, Itunes, IG: https://www.instagram.com/braydensibbaldmusic/FB: https://www.facebook.com/braydensibbaldmusic
Today I am joined by the king and queen of messy convos, and co-hosts of HELLA MARRIED, Jo and Jonathan Encarnacion! HELLA MARRIED is a podcast that dives into messy conversations around sex, love, relationships, communication, parenting, and everything in between. Jo and Jonathan have been married for almost 12 years, parent two incredible young ladies, and have spent the past 18 years navigating the waters of loving one another, falling out of love with one another, and learning how to grow and evolve together. Each week you can join them as they empower folx to get a little more comfortable with the uncomfortable. Links Instagram: Jo - https://www.instagram.com/gofitjo/ Jonathan - https://www.instagram.com/longanisaburps/ Hella Married Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/hellamarried/ Website: https://www.hellamarried.wtf/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hella-married/id1507771472 Resources: The State of Affairs by Esther Perel https://amzn.to/2ZQTyC9 Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel https://amzn.to/2Ang2Qq The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy https://amzn.to/2Xkj411
This episode is a throw back to the Exxxxtraordinary podcast (our previous brand) with the intention of not putting out new content this week in support of supporting Black Lives Matters and other melanated content creators (ie black and brown folks including black, indigenous people of color). We see you. And we stand with you! We talk about: - Going from monogamy to sharing deeply to divorce to partnership - Deep diving into polyamory - Deep diving into the BDSM scene in North Carolina - Sweetness’s husband moving in with someone else - Staying married through metamors and changing living situation - Briana “there's these huge shifts that happen in our relationships. And, um, often they go on an acknowledged” Sweetness: “we realize that we're not, we're not the same people that we were at different points of our marriage” Shifting financial entanglements along with the domestic ones Changing body sizes and coming to terms with shame and being fat Briana: And we have a cultural story about self sacrifice, right? That's what mothers should be doing. And it’s horseshit.” Being sex positive and having grandkids Being anxious being at a sex-cation Stereotypes in the swinger community and in coming to Desire Partner who is gender non-conforming Dealing with not being able to find clothes and lingerie that fit well. And much much more! Resources:Resources: “The Ethical Slut: by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy https://www.akpress.org/ethicalslut.html More Than Two https://www.morethantwo.com/Tristan Taormino http://tristantaormino.com/ “Sex Out Loud” podcastLife on the Swingset https://www.lifeontheswingset.com/category/podcast/swingset/ If you enjoyed this episode and want more, join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatgirlfindslove/ You can also find Fat Girl Finds Love: FP Page: https://www.facebook.com/FatGirlFindsLovePod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatgirlfindslove/ Twitter: @exxxxtrafat
Like many other podcasts, we’ve had to change our format due to the continued physical distancing procedures that are in place to combat COVID-19. This week, our co-hosts and producer meet once again, but over a Zoom video call, to check-in and chat with our amazing guests! After touching base about the various ways in which we are all experiencing the effects of the pandemic, Nneka shares some crucial information about the impacts physical distancing has had on survivors, and their families, who are experiencing male-perpetuated violence. To learn more, please check out her latest blog post. We are then so excited to welcome our guests this week! Nneka had the pleasure of interviewing our very own Shelleena, her husband Chris, and their partner Matthew to talk about their relationship and their experiences with polyamory. Shelleena opens up the conversation by sharing some definitions and terminology, and then Chris and Shelleena both take us through their relationship history and the ways in which they have decided to open up their marriage. While they share some of the struggles they experienced when disclosing their relationship to their family, they also share some incredible stories of supportive and encouraging responses! We then invite their partner Matthew Eldracher (AKA Tucker, @matteldracher) to share his experiences of joining this throuple! Like always, we invite you to listen to this podcast with an open mind and kind heart, and if you are interested in learning more about polyamory or the poly community please check out the following resources: The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy; Stories from the Polycule by Dr. Elisabeth Sheff; Turn Me On (Podcast); The L Word (TV Series); Polyamory: Married & Dating (TV Series); Esther Perel (Podcast & Books); Local events called “Munches”; & Oasis Aqualounge (Toronto based Sex Club) This week we’re drinking Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Brut Rose, Ruffino Prosecco, and Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco DOC. We gave these wines a buzz rating of 2.5/5, 3/5, and 4.25/5 respectively. Become a Patron! http://tiny.cc/bhjuez To learn more about any of our team members please follow us on social media! You can find WomenatthecentrE (IG: @WomenatthecentrE / TW: @WomenatcentrE), What’s Your Safe Word? (@WYSWpodcast), Nneka MacGregor (@NnekaMacGregor), Shelleena Hackett (@Shelleena), Amanda Hollahan (@AmandaHollahan), Nicole Fontyn (@NicoleFontyn), and Karia Jones (@motorkay) on Instagram and Twitter! Amazing intro music by: @2nightofficial1 If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please email us at: podcast@womenatthecentre.com or check out our website: https://wysw.womenatthecentre.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Find out what made your host Sagan Morrow start writing her Polyamorous Passions series in the first place, and a peek behind the curtain of her polyamory lifestyle, in this episode of Indie Author Weekly. Today is Episode 50! I’m so happy to be releasing this milestone episode, and it seems like the perfect episode to answer a question I get all the time from different people, when they start reading my books. The question they ask again and again is, “why did you start writing this Polyamorous Passions series?” Variations of this question include inquiries about whether I also have a polyamorous lifestyle, where the idea for this series came from, and what made me want to tell these stories. I don’t typically talk much about that here on Indie Author Weekly, so again, it feels like Episode 50 is a great milestone to provide some background on it! This is actually going to be a two-part series: today, I want to share more about the background of polyamory and what led to me writing the books, and in our next episode, I’ll talk more about the stories themselves. Questions addressed in this episode of Indie Author Weekly include... Are you polyamorous? What is polyamory, anyway? How does polyamory affect your relationships, with your spouse and with the people in your life and with your business? What made you want to write fictional stories about polyamory? This episode also features... What makes non-monogamy ethical vs non-ethical. The difference between polyamory and other types of non-monogamy. My polyamory manifesto (the guiding principles of my polyamorous lifestyle). What my spouse and I do for ensuring our polyamorous relationship is very loving and supportive. Resources & links mentioned in this episode: Learn more about all of Sagan's books at SaganMorrow.com/books .The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy & Dossie Easton . Opening Up by Tristan Taormino . Polyamory Weekly podcast . MoreThanTwo.com . Tune into Indie Author Weekly on your favourite podcast platform at SaganMorrow.com/podcast .Rate & review this podcast on iTunes .Let's chat about this episode: @Saganlives on Twitter and Instagram .Hashtag: #IndieAuthorWeekly .Email hello@saganmorrow.com .Share your thoughts (or submit requests for future episode topics) in this survey at SaganMorrow.com/question Support the show (https://saganmorrow.com/secretpodcast)
B+J finally get to reconnect after a long month of Bryde trying to stay sexy in the Mexican wilderness while Jeremie's life is in shambles up in the frozen wet tundra of Halifax. We throw it back to our chat with the hosts of Private Parks Unknown, Courtney and Sofiya, to finish off the best foursome we've had in recent years. They talk about the marriage contract and the poly contract, and the references available for the poly curious, including "Sex at Dawn", Christopher Ryan; "Ethical Slut", Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy; and "More Than Two", Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux. Check out Private Parts Unknown on Apple Podcasts and be sure to leave them a rave review! We love these gals and you will too! Support us on Patreon:
The hosts of Private Parks Unknown, Courtney and Sofiya, met up with Jeremie and Bryde in LA for what turned out to be a big talk about the polyamory journey of the Turn Me On hosts. they talk about the marriage contract and the poly contract, and the references available for the poly curious, including "Sex at Dawn", Christopher Ryan; "Ethical Slut", Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy; and "More Than Two", Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux. The conversation also picks apart the differences in approaches to sex around the world, and discuss Courtney and Sofiya's upcoming trip to Tokyo. Support us on Patreon:
We talk about: - Going from monogamy to sharing deeply to divorce to partnership - Deep diving into polyamory - Deep diving into the BDSM scene in North Carolina - Sweetness’s husband moving in with someone else - Staying married through metamors and changing living situation - Briana “there's these huge shifts that happen in our relationships. And, um, often they go on an acknowledged” Sweetness: “we realize that we're not, we're not the same people that we were at different points of our marriage” Shifting financial entanglements along with the domestic ones Changing body sizes and coming to terms with shame and being fat Briana: And we have a cultural story about self sacrifice, right? That's what mothers should be doing. And it’s horseshit.” Being sex positive and having grandkids Being anxious being at a sex-cation Stereotypes in the swinger community and in coming to Desire Partner who is gender non-conforming Dealing with not being able to find clothes and lingerie that fit well. And much much more! Resources: Resources: “The Ethical Slut: by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy https://www.akpress.org/ethicalslut.html More Than Two https://www.morethantwo.com/ Tristan Taormino http://tristantaormino.com/ “Sex Out Loud” podcast Life on the Swingset https://www.lifeontheswingset.com/category/podcast/swingset/
Episode 3: T is for ThreesomeRob and Angel discuss group sex and a study that explored undergraduate attitudes about threesomes and undergraduate threesome behavior. Links and Resources from the episode: Morris, H., Chang, I. J., & Knox, D. (2016). Three’sa Crowd or Bonus?: College Students’ Threesome Experiences. Journal of Positive Sexuality, 2(November), 62-76. https://journalofpositivesexuality.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Threes-a-Crowd-or-Bonus-College-Students-Threesome-Experiences-Morris-Chang-Knox.pdfTell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Help Improve your Sex Life by Justin LehMiller https://www.amazon.com/Tell-Me-What-You-Want-ebook/dp/B0776PYDNMJustin’s website, Sex & Psychology https://www.lehmiller.com/Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha https://amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships/dp/0061707813/Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel https://www.amazon.com/Mating-Captivity-Unlocking-Erotic-Intelligence/dp/0060753641Supplemental Reading and Related Resources: Looking for a Third: A discussion about Unicorn Hunting: https://professorsex.com/blog/looking-for-a-third-a-discussion-about-unicorn-hunting-a-findpoly-postThe Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664Building Open Relationships: Your Hands-on Guide to Swinging, Polyamory, and Beyond by Dr. Liz Powell https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Third-Practical-Relationships/dp/0399579664Hooking up at the Best Swinger Site for Queer People https://professorsex.com/blog/swingtownsThis episode is sponsored by Kink Crate (KinkCrate.com). Podcast listeners can sign up and get 35% off their first crate by using code: AtoZ.Kink Crate is a monthly subscription box service, for adults, that contains kink and BDSM products, personal items, candy, stickers and other creative treats. Every month, for less than $50 (which includes shipping) your Kink Crate will be packed with 5 to 9 items, a kinky new theme, as well as the informative Kink Crate Handbook which often features content from Professor Sex. The handbook is the ultimate guide to your monthly crate, it will give you info on your items, useful tips for how to use them, and other pleasure-based sex ed content. Multiple crate options are available for every kind of couple and they also have a “single ladies” crate option. There’s no contract, so you can join or quit anytime you like. Kink Crate announces their themes every month, so you get a hint about what they’re up to, but the specific contents of the boxes are always a surprise.You can see Angel unbox some past Kink Crates on our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/ZdSdh0M5j_w; https://youtu.be/scGGQCobct0)and read many articles that have featured in their handbook on the Professor Sex blog. (ProfessorSex.com; https://professorsex.com/blog/come-to-your-senses-engaging-all-your-senses-to-enhance-sexual-desire-and-pleasure)Kink Crate Giveaway Details:Kink Crate is also giving away a Naughty Librarian crate box to one lucky Sex from A to Z listener. To enter to win, subscribe to the podcast or the YouTube channel and email us a screenshot and your contact info. (Email to info@professorsex.com) Refer a friend who subscribes and enters, and if they tell us you sent them each new friend will count as an additional entry for you. US Shipping only (sorry, friends). Contest ends on February 5, 2020 and winners will be announced on the podcast on February 7.About “Sex from A to Z”:"Sex from A to Z" is a sex science podcast discussing in plain language the actual studies that inform how sex therapists, sex researchers, sex educators, and medical professionals make decisions about sexual health and wellness. On each episode we take a deep dive into a different piece of peer-reviewed literature, break it down and explore the social, scientific, and personal implications. This is a podcast for anyone interested in understanding the psychological, medical, and other scientific research behind sexual issues that impact all of us.“Sex from A to Z” is hosted by Angel Russell and Dr. Robert Zeglin, and produced by Steven Russell. Art for the podcast was created by Angel Russell. We will post links to all the articles we discuss and additional resources for exploring each topic. You can watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you find your favorite podcasts. To check out other episodes, updates, show links, and additional content, go to: ProfessorSex.com/podcast.
Janet Hardy is a sex educator and the co-author of the best-selling “The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities.” She has traveled the world teaching people about nontraditional relationships, and I recently got to chat with her about the meaning of polyamory.
Maxwell Anders, Charlie Gold, and Sommer Bailey explore and share on the ups and downs of dating, sex, and relationships in the city.On episode 8 - the return of the Dating Dead, Max, Charlie, and Sommer return from their midseason break. We had some dating experiences during our break and, wouldn't you know it, we come back wounded but ready to take on the world again. What have we learned? Can we take those lessons and apply them to our dating and sex lives? We discuss the dating book we are reading "The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love" by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy (2017). Our shout out goes to Trace Thurman writer at Bloody Disgusting and cohost of Horror Queers podcast.Music featured on this episode:this is our music by deaddragoncarcass (c) copyright 2007 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/deaddragoncarcass/11778 Fly On by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/14278 Ft: MC Jack In The BoxHome Tonight by DoKashiteru (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/DoKashiteru/15611 Ft: Colin Mutchler
What’s a doula? The beautiful and brilliant Latham Thomas is on a mission to help women take charge of their bodies, their pregnancies, their birth experiences, and their sexualities. In this episode Latham shares what it’s like to guide women through one of the most intimate and profound events of their lives. We also learn about America’s black maternal health crisis: in our country, African American women are 3 – 4 times more likely to die during delivery than white women. This episode is brought to you by Sweet VibrationsVisit https://sweetvibes.toys/ and use the code "Wild Love" to get %15 off at checkout Connect with Latham ThomasWebsite | https://mamaglow.com/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/LathamThomasGlowMaven/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/glowmaven/Twitter | https://twitter.com/glowmaven Check out Latham Thomas’ books:Own Your Glow | https://amzn.to/2WUH3R3Mama Glow | https://amzn.to/2I8hHfc Connect with Wednesday Martin:Website | http://wednesdaymartin.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wednesdaymartinphd/Twitter | https://twitter.com/WednesdayMartinFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/wednesdaymartinphd/YouTube | https://bit.ly/2zfvv1H Check out Wednesday Martin’s new book Untrue | http://wednesdaymartin.com/books/untrue/ Connect with Whitney Miller:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/whitnlove/?hl=enFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/Miss2Jits/Twitter | https://twitter.com/whitnloveOnnit | https://www.onnit.com/pro-team/whitney-miller/ Subscribe on Itunes | https://apple.co/2XKfS0bSpotify | https://spoti.fi/2JPxuhn Show NotesMedical Bondage by Deirdre Cooper Owens | https://amzn.to/2OYuEZDSerena Williams Childbirth issues | https://nyti.ms/2EyM0WFUntrue By Wednesday Martin | https://amzn.to/2TZH84cSex at Dawn by Chris Ryan Phd | https://amzn.to/2G3891NThe Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy | https://amzn.to/2nX470NDr Tammy Nelson | https://drtammynelson.com/
Woohoo! Daar is ie dan! De live show van Ongehoord. In deze speciale bonus aflevering kan je luisteren naar Axe Leito (mr. Leather Netherlands 2019) en psycholoog Marijke Vonk die zich heeft gespecialiseerd in bijzondere seksuele voorkeuren en co-auteur van BDSM in het Echt. Ik praat met hen over kink, fetishes, de leather scene in Nederland en jezelf kunnen zijn. De opname werd gemaakt tijdens het Oorzaken Festival 2019. Heel veel dank aan Oorzaken en aan het Podcastnetwerk, het netwerk voor en door onafhankelijke podcastmakers. Het was een feestje om met jullie te werken! Wil je meer weten over de dingen die besproken zijn, hieronder staan onze shownotes:Axe haalt Tom of Finland aan, de maker van iconische erotische hypermasculiene tekeningen die van grote invloed zijn geweest voor o.a. de wereldwijde leatherscene. Wil je meer weten over deze scene, check dan deze Leatherpedia.Waar staan de letters van BDSM eigenlijk voor? Marijke benoemt de specifieke betekenis in de uitzending. Ging het je iets te snel, dan kan je het op haar website rustig teruglezen. Andere goede bronnen op het gebied van BDSM zijn The Ultimate Guide to Kink, samengesteld door Tristan Taormino, The New Topping Book door Janet Hardy en Dossie Easton, The New Bottoming Book door Janet Hardy en Dossie Easton. De leather scene wordt in grotendeels bepaald door witte cis-mannen. Toch lijkt daar verandering in te komen. Met bijvoorbeeld Axe als mr Leather Netherlands 2019. Het lijkt dat op andere plekken mensen afwillen van het hypermasculiene en witte ideaalbeeld. Meer queer, meer mensen van kleur. Axe vertelt hoe hij graag de scene in Nederland diverser en meer toegankelijk wil maken. Een onderdeel hiervan was om vrouwen te betrekken bij de scene. Inmiddels is er ook een Ms Leather Netherlands verkozen. De bars waar Axe het over heeft:- de Spijkerbar- The Web- Eagle Amsterdam- Club ChurchBen je breder geinteresseerd in kink dan leather fetish. In de Eagle en Club Church worden ook met (enige) regelmaat BDSM/kink/fetish/sexy avonden georganiseerd die voor iedereen toegankelijk zijn, zoals bijvoorbeeld The Meantime, Lockerroom of Lesbique. Fetlife is de digitale ontmoetingsplek voor mede-kinksters. Mensen delen foto's, ervaringen en gaan met elkaar in gesprek in verschillende forums. Verder worden daar regelmatig allerlei events aangekondigd, van grote fetish feesten tot laagdrempelige munches. Jouw reactieWe zijn altijd benieuwd naar jouw reactie! Laat ons weten wat je vond van deze aflevering van Ongehoord. Facebook, mail, message, bel, postduif of geef ons lief een recensie en rating in iTunes! Je kan ons ook steunen via Patr
So you wanna be a swinger? Maybe you already are! In this episode we talk about how we started. Our first "dates," the talk that got us into the Lifestyle. How to have that scary conversation about wanting to try opening up your relationship. Our tips to getting started in this incredible pat of life. It's one super, sexy fun time. We mention books in this episode like "Opening Up" by Tristan Taormino, The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton, and Janet Hardy. We also discuss other podcasts like "Life on the Swingset and We gotta Thing. Website: theplayroompodcast.com/ Instagram: playroompodcast Twitter: playroompodcast Snapchat: playroompodcast email: talk@theplayroompodcast.com
Range Rovers & Supermodels FTW! When Viktor Belmont wins a Hookie Award for Best Newcomer Escort, this Trans Male sex worker wakes up to a ton of new client booking requests on Tumblr. But when a mysteriously beautiful female escort offers to fly him in for a private weekend in Chicago, he shucks them all to the side for that plane ticket waiting for him at SFO. The surprise waiting at the Incall apartment on the other end of his flight has him grateful for his testosterone therapy travel kit…I mean, no amount of #BFE preparation could have prepared him for THIS date. Viktor, don’t fall asleep! #BrokeAss #HuntingKnife #GrayToGreen Song: ‘I Can’t Decide’ by Scissor Sisters Hosted by Sexual Folklorist Dixie De La Tour Opening Music: 8 Miles Wide by Storm Large Sponsor: This episode brought to you by Clone-A-Willy. Take advantage of this special offer for Bawdy Storytelling podcast listeners: 20% off your entire order! Go to CloneAWilly.com and enter promo coded DIXIE at checkout to save #ManMeat #CockCasting Special thanks to Caged Heat Cocktail Syrup and Cocktologist and Porn Klown Jared Hirsch for his custom cocktails honoring Ethical Slut co-author Dossie Easton at our February 3rd, 2019 celebration (Dossie’s 75th Birthday and the 50 Anniversary of her vow to be non-monogamous, which lead to her writing The Ethical Slut with author Janet Hardy) Love Bawdy Storytelling? Keep this podcast going by supporting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy (new rewards are on the way, sign up now!) Or make a one-time donation via Paypal at BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com Shout-out to our Bang-O prize sponsors: You can win sexy prizes from Good Vibrations and Babeland at Bawdy’s live shows – or you can get your own at Good Vibrations https://www.goodvibes.com/ Babeland https://www.babeland.com/ Ain’t nothin’ on Earth like a LIVE Bawdy Storytelling! Here’s what’s coming up (we tend to sell out, so get your tickets in advance/right now) February 14th, 2019: Best of Bawdy Seattle in Seattle, WA http://bit.ly/BawdyBOBSea2019 VOTE for the Best of Bawdy Seattle! Choose your favorite storytellers of 2018 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOB2018_SEA February 23rd 2019: Bawdy’s Dirty Dozen 12 Year Anniversary (7 PM, San Francisco) http://bit.ly/Bawdy12YearAnniv February 23rd 2019: the Best of Bawdy (10 PM in San Francisco) http://bit.ly/BawdyBOBSF2019 VOTE for the Best of Bawdy San Francisco! Choose your favorite storytellers of 2018 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BOB2018_SFO Want more Bawdy? www.BawdyStorytelling.com Follow us on Twitter: @Bawdy On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bawdystorytelling/ Like us at www.Facebook.com/BawdyStorytelling Join us on FetLife: https://fetlife.com/groups/46341 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Bawdy Buy Dixie a Coffee at ko-fi.com/thanksbawdy Watch us on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BawdyTV Find out about upcoming podcast episodes – and if we’re coming to your city! – at www.BawdyStorytelling.com/subscribe (personal notes to Dixie are highly encouraged because I love hearing from you) Thank you to Team Bawdy: Podcast Producer: Marty Garcia Sound Engineer: David Grosof Project Manager: Dana Hanna Archivist /Video: Joe Moore
What does the Art of War mean to a sex worker? And we check out Janet Hardy's newest book on Dominance for beginners, and talk shit on Truffle Butter.
What does the Art of War mean to a sex worker? And we check out Janet Hardy's newest book on Dominance for beginners, and talk shit on Truffle Butter.
In the final episode of our “In The No” series, we sat down with several different groups of college-age women to talk about their sexual experiences. And we found that despite colleges now being steeped in conversations about consent, there was another conversation in intimate moments that just wasn't happening. In search of a script, we dive into the details of BDSM negotiations and are left wondering if all of this talk about consent is ignoring a larger problem. Further reading: "It's all about the Journey": Skepticism and Spirituality in the BDSM Subculture, by Julie Fennell Screw Consent, by Joe Fischel This episode was reported by Becca Bressler and Shima Oliaee, and was produced by Bethel Habte. Special thanks to Ray Matienzo, Janet Hardy, Jay Wiseman, Peter Tupper, Susan Wright, and Dominus Eros of Pagan's Paradise. Support Radiolab today at Radiolab.org/donate.
What is polyamory and how do you do it?* I asked writer Charyn Pfeuffer, who practices polyamory and open relationship styles. Over the past two decades, Charyn's sex-positive writing has appeared in more than 100 media outlets, including Marie Claire, Playboy, Refinery29, The Washington Post, Thrillist & Forbes. On this episode we discuss it all: Are people born poly? Can you be polyamorous and married? What about having children? We also define different types of polyamorous relationships and terms such as "primary partner", "nesting partner", and "fluid bonding." *This episode is a redo, sorry for the re-post, but was necessary. (Explained in ep) --- Books Charyn recommends for those curious about in entering into polyamory: 1. The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy 2. More Than Two by Eve Rickert 3. Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan 4. Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski 5. Eight Things I Wish I'd Known About Polyamory by Cunning Minx --- Follow us! On Instagram/Twitter @howcumpodcast @remykassimir @charynpfeuffer
We dive deep into our first interview where we discuss polyamory, relationships in the transgender community, vegan cheese, and Whole Foods romance. Nathan and Solomon give us a glance into their day to day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheOralReport Email us at TheOralReportPodcast@gmail.com to have your sexy questions answered or just to say hello! Glossary: Polyamory: The philosophy or state of being where one is romantically involved with more than one person at a time. There is a movement/idea within the community to use the shorthand "PolyA" instead of "Poly" to avoid confusion with Polynesian people. Misgender (verb): Referring to a person using a word or pronoun that does not reflect their personal gender identity. "My teacher misgendered me today so I corrected them - I hope in the future they use my preferred pronouns." Hoping to do some research? Check out the book, "The Ethical Slut - A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities" by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-oral-report/support
This week we talk to Kate (a new Kate - so many Kates!) about her experiences with threesomes, group sex, and how it affects her life and relationships. Curious about the books mentioned on the episode? Check out Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jatha, The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, and The State of Affairs by Esther Perel. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheOralReport and email us at TheOralReportPodcast@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-oral-report/support
This is a podcast about my journey of learning how to be safe while six positive also while being an ethical person with my others and people in the world. No biggie really… Also a big shout out to Janet Hardy who wrote the book the ethical slut and I'm totally stealing from her and in this episode I explain why --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ethicalslut/message
In this episode... In one of our early episodes, we had an amazing conversation about KINK and BDSM with author Janet Hardy. We are honored to share this episode again during our hiatus. Enjoy this Kinky replay with one of the most amazing sex-positive individuals in the world. www.bcbcpodcast.com
Do you struggle to say no without over-explaining? Do you feel hurt when people you love set boundaries that disappoint you? Are you looking for ways to stop apologizing and to start taking up more space? Take Up Space, my online boundaries workshop, is now available on demand. Grab your spot today for just $37. Ten lessons, ten worksheets, a lifetime of shifting how you feel about boundaries. Tender masculinity, condom expirations, and your questions answered. I recently came across an article called "In Praise of Tender Masculinity, the New Non-Toxic Way to Be a Man" by terra loire. You know I adore examining the ways gender show up in pop culture and the stories it teaches all of us about how to live our lives - who is failing and who is succeeding. I really love this language around tender masculinity. So, I share a few tidbits from the article, talk about cultural expectations of toxic masculinity, and invite YOU to share with me other examples of tender masculinity similar to Samwise Gamgee, Rumus Lupin, and Magic Mike XXL. YES, MAGIC MIKE XXL. A recent conversation came up in my circle about condom expiration dates, and I thought it might be an important thing to share with you, so let's talk about expiration dates and proper condom handling. TREAT YOUR CONDOMS WITH CARE! Then it's on to listener questions. Artemis is a trans woman Domme who loves being penetrated, but her submissive just doesn't like doing the penetration because it doesn't feel submissive. What can Artemis do? I share some thoughts, and recommend going through The New Bottoming Book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy with her sub to find some middle ground. Plus, Sinclair Sexsmith's Submissive's Playground online course is a must. Kat wrote in because she keeps seeing people in porn get fucked in the ass and then immediately sucking on the cock that was in their ass. Is it safe? Should you really do that? Anonymous can't stop fantasizing about pegging her partner, but he has said no. Does she live with the fantasy or does she take action and find a way to peg someone else? Wonderer is having wonderful sex with a larger dude, and they are looking for more sexual positions that are big body friendly. I cannot recommend Elle Chase's "Curvy Girl Sex" highly enough, plus Hanne Blank's "Big, Big Love" as starting points. Patreon supporters - This week we are exploring the cult of pussy eaters and how pussy eating is treated by so many men as a MUST DO when so few vulva owners actually get off that way. It stems from a conversation I had with a friend and it made me refer back to this awesome article about the horror of dudes who insist on eating you out. Hear my thoughts (and all of the other weekly bonuses) at http://patreon.com/sexgetsreal when you support at $3 and above! Follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook and Dawn is on Instagram. Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". Find the Sex Gets Real channel on IHeartRadio. Hearing from you is the best Contact form: Click here (and it's anonymous)
This week we talk to Kate (a new Kate - so many Kates!) about her experiences with threesomes, group sex, and how it affects her life and relationships. Curious about the books mentioned on the episode? Check out Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jatha, The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, and The State of Affairs by Esther Perel. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheOralReport and email us at TheOralReportPodcast@gmail.com! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-oral-report/support
Recorded December 3rd, 2017 / Published January 10, 2018Welcome to Kuldrin’s Krypt I’m your host Master Kuldrin. If you are new to the show we use our combined 30 years of experience to dispel myths, get rid of stereotypes, and answer your questions about BDSM. You can call in at 865-268-4005 to leave your question or visit the Krypt at kudrinskrypt.comRules to Love by:1. Safe, sane, consensual, and informed2. KNKI: Knowledge, No Intolerence, Kindness, Integrity3. “Submission is not about authority and it’s not about obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.” -Wm. Paul YoungOn this episode of the Krypt we are going to talk about BDSM in Literature, and no we’re not discussing 50 Shades but first, I have to welcome my amazing co-host, Funsize.Literature both fiction and nonfiction is a staple of civilized society. The lifestyle is a society in and of itself and we have our literature. Our fictions delve into our deepest fantasies and our non-fictions help us learn and share with others. Funsize you are a huge connoisseur of the written word. What books do you find span the scope of our world the best? Non-fictions:The Topping and Bottoming SeriesThis is a series of books that has been around since the mid 90’s. Written by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, these books, explore the basics of each perspective in the lifestyle. Dossie Easton also wrote the Ethical Slut which explores polyamory. The Ultimate Guide to Kink by Tristan TaorminoA very well written basics guide to everything you need to know when you first enter the lifestyle. Of course there are a lot of interesting things to be found within these pages even if you aren’t new. BDSM: How to Take Your First Steps into BDSM Another great book for newbies by Scarlett Dalton. Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness by Steve LenuisThis particular book delves into the history of leather culture and the beginnings of modern BDSM as we know it. History is very important so this is really a must read. You should also check out the Leatherman’s Protocol Handbook by John D. Weal. Other nonfictions to check out when you have a moment are:Raven Kaldera’s books Power Circuits: Polyamory in a Power Dynamic, and Sacred Power, Holy Shrine. Two Knotty Boys and Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes, a couple of interesting, educational, and entertaining books on learning the art of rope bondage. Elizabeth Cramer, Kuldrin I know you love her writings just because she keeps things short and simple, which works well with your busy schedule. She has written something like six or seven books detailing how to be a dominant and how to be a submissive. We’re both huge fans for a reason. And finally, Igniting the Fire: the Art of Romantic Submission by Master Arcane. This amazing book illustrates the BDSM dynamic through the eyes of a truly caring dominant. I’ve personally read this book at least twenty times over. If you want to get an idea of what you’ll be reading definitely go back and listen to the amazing interview between Kuldrin and Master Arcane. https://kuldrinskrypt.com/s01e14 There are dozens of others we could recommend but in order to keep me from talking until I’m hoarse this is the list we’re going to have to settle for today. If you have any more suggestions feel free to join in the discussion on our Fetlife group, Kuldrin’s Krypt. FictionSo our starting point for this particular half of the list is a rather obvious choice; the granddaddy of Sadism, the Libertine, Marquis de Sade. Justine explores a whole world of human sexuality, torture, imprisonment, and the duality of the justice system. Even if it doesn’t quite explore true BDSM and power dynamics it is a wonderful read. 120 Days of Sodom is a novel of erotic orgies. While this sounds fun in a sense, this particular tale is all about sexual abuse, torture (not the fun kinds), and finally the slaughter of several characters involved. There are several other works by de Sade, many of them available for free in PDF format. It is however, important to remember while de Sade inspired the word sadism for his works on featuring pain in a sexual setting, much of what is actually portrayed is not respectful or caring. It is in fact abusive and often non-consensual acts in vivid detail so if you can not stomach these things, be sure to skip these classics. The Way of a Man With a Maid by anonymous is actually one of my favorites. This novel portrays a man who is fascinated by a young woman, which leads to acts of obsession, bondage, and questionable consensual content. It’s highly erotic but can again doesn’t accurately portray the consent necessary for anyone truly in the lifestyle. Anne Rice’s Sleeping Beauty series illustrates the traditional tale of sleeping beauty in a more erotic light. It truly does display certain fetishes and parts of the BDSM lifestyle. Maya Banks the Enforcers Series, Mastered, Dominated, and Kept, are three books which mix the erotism of BDSM with more romantic notes. Quite enjoyable. The Kushiel’s Legacy Series by Jacqueline Carey, which set off my exploration of the lifestyle. I read the very first novel in this series when I was only thirteen years old and when it’s subject matter was discovered it led to a talk which led me to my training years later. It’s still one of my favorite’s not only because of the highly masochistic main character, or the erotic scenes, but also because of the political intrigue. And finally the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series by Laurell K. Hamilton. The series as it moves along begins to depict more of the lifestyle and even features a submissive character, Nathaniel, to explore what it’s like for some of us out there. What’s more is that these novels, despite their fantasy/ sci-fi setting, still manage to (mostly) accurately display everything from fetish clubs, to power dynamics, to the roles of protectors. I’m clearly a huge fan. So these were the literary works we’ve chosen to delve into. As we said before there are tons more to be found. A final note or two.I’d like to thank our Executive Producer Jeremiah, Our Senior Producer Matt, Producer Missy Lynn and our Jr. Producers K-2SO, Irish Mt. Dragon and The Accidental Trucker. If you would like to become one of our show producers go to our website, https://kuldrinskrypt.com/supportme to get that information.Second, I’d like to talk BDSM contracts for their donation of their beautiful 25 page soft and hard bound M/s and D/s contracts.. http://bdsmcontracts.org coupon code: kuldrin20 for a 20% discount on all purchases.And finally, I’d like to thank http://whippingstripes.com my personal maker of leather and paracord impact toys. NEXT WEEK’S AGENDANext on The Krypt we are going to dive into consent. In the meantime go to kuldrinskrypt.com for shownotes, how to subscribe information, and the link to Fetlife group so you can take part in the conversation and be eligible for giveaways. While you’re there click on support us to because a patreon supporter.Contact info:Email: Sir@kuldrinskrypt.com / funsize@kuldrinskrypt.comFetlife Group: https://fetlife.com/groups/159275Fb: Kuldrin FireTwitter: @MasterKuldrinInstagram: kuldrinfirePatreon: kuldrinskryptPaypal: MasterKuldrinhttp://kuldrinskrypt.com/contactresourceOutro: This has been Master Kuldrin and Funsize for kuldrinskrypt.com: Unearth the Truth
Recorded December 3rd, 2017 / Published January 10, 2018Welcome to Kuldrin’s Krypt I’m your host Master Kuldrin. If you are new to the show we use our combined 30 years of experience to dispel myths, get rid of stereotypes, and answer your questions about BDSM. You can call in at 865-268-4005 to leave your question or visit the Krypt at kudrinskrypt.comRules to Love by:1. Safe, sane, consensual, and informed2. KNKI: Knowledge, No Intolerence, Kindness, Integrity3. “Submission is not about authority and it’s not about obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.” -Wm. Paul YoungOn this episode of the Krypt we are going to talk about BDSM in Literature, and no we’re not discussing 50 Shades but first, I have to welcome my amazing co-host, Funsize.Literature both fiction and nonfiction is a staple of civilized society. The lifestyle is a society in and of itself and we have our literature. Our fictions delve into our deepest fantasies and our non-fictions help us learn and share with others. Funsize you are a huge connoisseur of the written word. What books do you find span the scope of our world the best? Non-fictions:The Topping and Bottoming SeriesThis is a series of books that has been around since the mid 90’s. Written by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, these books, explore the basics of each perspective in the lifestyle. Dossie Easton also wrote the Ethical Slut which explores polyamory. The Ultimate Guide to Kink by Tristan TaorminoA very well written basics guide to everything you need to know when you first enter the lifestyle. Of course there are a lot of interesting things to be found within these pages even if you aren’t new. BDSM: How to Take Your First Steps into BDSM Another great book for newbies by Scarlett Dalton. Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness by Steve LenuisThis particular book delves into the history of leather culture and the beginnings of modern BDSM as we know it. History is very important so this is really a must read. You should also check out the Leatherman’s Protocol Handbook by John D. Weal. Other nonfictions to check out when you have a moment are:Raven Kaldera’s books Power Circuits: Polyamory in a Power Dynamic, and Sacred Power, Holy Shrine. Two Knotty Boys and Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes, a couple of interesting, educational, and entertaining books on learning the art of rope bondage. Elizabeth Cramer, Kuldrin I know you love her writings just because she keeps things short and simple, which works well with your busy schedule. She has written something like six or seven books detailing how to be a dominant and how to be a submissive. We’re both huge fans for a reason. And finally, Igniting the Fire: the Art of Romantic Submission by Master Arcane. This amazing book illustrates the BDSM dynamic through the eyes of a truly caring dominant. I’ve personally read this book at least twenty times over. If you want to get an idea of what you’ll be reading definitely go back and listen to the amazing interview between Kuldrin and Master Arcane. https://kuldrinskrypt.com/s01e14 There are dozens of others we could recommend but in order to keep me from talking until I’m hoarse this is the list we’re going to have to settle for today. If you have any more suggestions feel free to join in the discussion on our Fetlife group, Kuldrin’s Krypt. FictionSo our starting point for this particular half of the list is a rather obvious choice; the granddaddy of Sadism, the Libertine, Marquis de Sade. Justine explores a whole world of human sexuality, torture, imprisonment, and the duality of the justice system. Even if it doesn’t quite explore true BDSM and power dynamics it is a wonderful read. 120 Days of Sodom is a novel of erotic orgies. While this sounds fun in a sense, this particular tale is all about sexual abuse, torture (not the fun kinds), and finally the slaughter of several characters involved. There are several other works by de Sade, many of them available for free in PDF format. It is however, important to remember while de Sade inspired the word sadism for his works on featuring pain in a sexual setting, much of what is actually portrayed is not respectful or caring. It is in fact abusive and often non-consensual acts in vivid detail so if you can not stomach these things, be sure to skip these classics. The Way of a Man With a Maid by anonymous is actually one of my favorites. This novel portrays a man who is fascinated by a young woman, which leads to acts of obsession, bondage, and questionable consensual content. It’s highly erotic but can again doesn’t accurately portray the consent necessary for anyone truly in the lifestyle. Anne Rice’s Sleeping Beauty series illustrates the traditional tale of sleeping beauty in a more erotic light. It truly does display certain fetishes and parts of the BDSM lifestyle. Maya Banks the Enforcers Series, Mastered, Dominated, and Kept, are three books which mix the erotism of BDSM with more romantic notes. Quite enjoyable. The Kushiel’s Legacy Series by Jacqueline Carey, which set off my exploration of the lifestyle. I read the very first novel in this series when I was only thirteen years old and when it’s subject matter was discovered it led to a talk which led me to my training years later. It’s still one of my favorite’s not only because of the highly masochistic main character, or the erotic scenes, but also because of the political intrigue. And finally the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series by Laurell K. Hamilton. The series as it moves along begins to depict more of the lifestyle and even features a submissive character, Nathaniel, to explore what it’s like for some of us out there. What’s more is that these novels, despite their fantasy/ sci-fi setting, still manage to (mostly) accurately display everything from fetish clubs, to power dynamics, to the roles of protectors. I’m clearly a huge fan. So these were the literary works we’ve chosen to delve into. As we said before there are tons more to be found. A final note or two.I’d like to thank our Executive Producer Jeremiah, Our Senior Producer Matt, Producer Missy Lynn and our Jr. Producers K-2SO, Irish Mt. Dragon and The Accidental Trucker. If you would like to become one of our show producers go to our website, https://kuldrinskrypt.com/supportme to get that information.Second, I’d like to talk BDSM contracts for their donation of their beautiful 25 page soft and hard bound M/s and D/s contracts.. http://bdsmcontracts.org coupon code: kuldrin20 for a 20% discount on all purchases.And finally, I’d like to thank http://whippingstripes.com my personal maker of leather and paracord impact toys. NEXT WEEK’S AGENDANext on The Krypt we are going to dive into consent. In the meantime go to kuldrinskrypt.com for shownotes, how to subscribe information, and the link to Fetlife group so you can take part in the conversation and be eligible for giveaways. While you’re there click on support us to because a patreon supporter.Contact info:Email: Sir@kuldrinskrypt.com / funsize@kuldrinskrypt.comFetlife Group: https://fetlife.com/groups/159275Fb: Kuldrin FireTwitter: @MasterKuldrinInstagram: kuldrinfirePatreon: kuldrinskryptPaypal: MasterKuldrinhttp://kuldrinskrypt.com/contactresourceOutro: This has been Master Kuldrin and Funsize for kuldrinskrypt.com: Unearth the Truth
Janet Hardy on the last 20 years of polyamory and the latest edition of the Ethical Slut. 0:00 Introduction and host chat Under 18? Stop listening now and visit http://www.scarleteen.com 1:00 Host chat and announcements The University of Utah Relationship Decisions Lab is looking for survey respondents who are looking to open up their relationships for the first time or who have opened it up before but are looking to open up again. To participate, go to www.relationshipdecisions.org, click on the Participants tab and select Open Relationship Project link. And remember, it’s for science! 2:45 Interview: Janet Hardy on her life and The Ethical Slut’s third edition Janet Hardy, author of over a dozen books on sexuality, BDSM and polyamory, joins us for a life and editorial update. She’s sharpening her illustration skills for a brand-new, fully-illustrated edition of The Sexually Dominant Woman and working with her grown sons on their early poly lives, working title “Slut and Sons.” We talk about that great write up in Rolling Stone, the first headline about geeks making the best lovers that opened the door to talking about poly in the 90s and how that has changed. And we talk about what is new in ES3—consent culture, more inclusiveness and more. Plus, Janet’s favorite musical! Buy the book from Janet’s Facebook page or book Janet through her website 26:15 Happy poly moment New listener Sarah shares a happy poly moment about her partners collaborating to make her day. 27:45 Thank you! Welcome Meiyi to the Poly Weekly Playmates! 28:15 How to make this podcast better Questions? Comments? Feedback? Email polyweekly@gmail.com and attach an audio comment or call the listener comment line at 802-505-POLY. Friend us on Twitter or Facebook, leave a comment here. Check out Poly Weekly podcasts at polyweekly.libsyn.com. Share this with a friend or write an iTunes review! Our intro and outro music is courtesy of Pacemaker Jane, “Good Suspicions.”
The Ethical Slut, long considered to be the "Bible" of polyamory and alternative relationships, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a new, updated edition! The book had an incredible impact on each of our lives, and we are so excited to be speaking to co-author and educator Janet Hardy. Janet shares with us what's new in the updated edition, what she sees for the future of non-monogamous relationships, and her one piece of advice for anyone considering polyamory.If this show is helpful to you, consider joining our amazing community of like-minded listeners at patreon.com/Multiamory. You can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, bonus episodes, and more!Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Please send us your feedback and questions to info@multiamory.com, find us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast, tweet at us @Multiamory, check out our Facebook Page, visit our website Multiamory.com, or you can leave us a voicemail at 678-MULTI-05. We love to hear from our listeners and we read every message.
In this episode Keely and Jae go down to Eugene, Oregon to interview Janet Hardy, co-author The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures. Many aspects of the book, especially around communication with your partners, working through jealousy, and embracing your sexuality, etc. is guidance that can applied to anyone trying to maintain a healthy, sustainable relationship. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the book and to celebrate the authors have published a new edition! At the end of this episode, Janet gives sneak peaks into the new and improved content in the upcoming edition, which is to be released in August 2017!
Welcome to my virtual therapy room! I am Dr Lori Beth Bisbey and this is Sex Spoken Here. Today we are continuing our discussion about non-monogamy. Joining me again to explore this is Dr Meg-John Barker is a writer, therapist, and activist-academic specialising in sex, gender and relationships. Meg-John is a senior lecturer in psychology at the Open University and a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, and has over a decade of experience researching and publishing on these topics including the popular books Rewriting the Rules, The Secrets of Enduring Love and Queer: A Graphic History. Website: www.rewriting-the-rules.com. Twitter: @megjohnbarker. Welcome to the show. Today I would love to focus on the practicalities involved in non-monogamy. Let’s start with how you know if non-monogamy is for you? Meg-John spoke about reading about different types of non-monogamy in Tristan Tamorino’s book Opening Up , reading the classic book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, The Ethical Slut and reading Frankline Veaux and Tatiana Gill’s More than Two. We spoke about taking things slowly and examining your needs and looking at what feels like it will suit your style. Meg-John highlighted the fact that you may not know how things will work for you until you actually try things but we both agreed that the more thought you put into your needs and limits and the more you explored before jumping into a relationship, the more likely you will make a better relationship choice. Meg-John identified metacommunication (talking about the way in which you communicate including what information is shared with your partner) is a skill that is particularly helpful when talking with potential lovers or partners. We both identified high level communication skills, conflict management skills and assertiveness as essential life skills as well. Meg-John said that some people they know have taken to using a shared google doc to design their relationship including talking about expectations, limits, desires, form of non-monogamy, the way time is spent and even the relationship patterns that you have identified that might not be the best. Meg-John suggested that rather than doing what one does when dating which is present all the shiny pretty things and sometimes pretend there are no more murky parts to the self, in this situation, one is presenting the murky parts up front as part of the whole. We spoke about jealousy and about learning to experience the feeling fully and then sit with it, reflecting to understand where it is coming from and gain insight. Once that insight is gained, perhaps speaking to the person about the jealousy but not in a way that looks for the person to change their behaviour. Meg-John did make the point that just because someone is polyamorous does not mean that they are perfect or nice and that sometimes people act like jerks and then jealousy might be a very appropriate response. We finished up by speaking about how you can go about meeting other polyamorous people. We spoke about using Meetup to find groups, locating groups on Facebook, and that in urban areas people can even look for groups that cover some of their intersectionalities. We noted that in some poly groups a certain type of person can be overwhelmed by requests for dates while other people can find themselves feeling rejected as they might be ignored. We also highlighted that there can be pressure in more sex-positive groups to be poly or non-monogamous as well and that learning assertiveness is also an essential skill to manage these areas. Dr Meg-John Barker’s books mentioned on the program: Enjoy Sex (How, when and if you want to) (with Justin Hancock) Free Zines Twitter @megjohnbarker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megjohnbarkerwriter Website: Rewriting the Rules Thanks for joining me this week for Sex Spoken Here with Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. Write to me with suggestions for the show, questions you want answered at drbisbey@the-intimacy-coach.com, follow me on twitter @drbisbey. For a free 30 minute strategy session with me, go to www.the-intimacy-coach.com and click the button that says Schedule Now! I look forward to seeing you next week.
Whimsey and reflection are afoot this week on the podcast, as Lee is joined by the author of “A Little Queermas,” Sassafras Lowrey. They discuss stigma and myths around age play, queer identity, and building holiday traditions that serve the people observing them. Exploring the notion of the “other,” they also reflect on the experiences of LGBTQ people having been kicked out in youth, and how being seen in literature can help people not feel alone. ** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTunes Subscription: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-soul-podcast-by-lee/id840372122 RSS Feed: http://passionandsoul.libsyn.com/rss Past MP3 files: http://passionandsoul.libsyn.com PassionAndSoul Audio Page: http://passionandsoul.com/media/podcast/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erotic-awakening-podcast/passion-and-soul Contact Sassfras Lowrey: Website: www.SassafrasLowrey.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassafraslowrey Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassafraslowrey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassafraslowrey/ Tumblr: http://sassafraslowrey.tumblr.com/ Fetlife: https://fetlife.com/users/38156 Links, Events, People and Movies Mentioned: Ropecraft: http://www.ropecraft.netGraydancer: http://www.graydancer.comGrandmaster David: https://fetlife.com/users/1083646 Leather Reign (November 11-13, 2016): http://leatherreign.orgBeachBind (April 2-8, 2017): http://www.beachbind.comA Little Queermas Carol Pre-Order: http://pomofreakshow.com/sassmain/2016/10/pre-order-a-little-queermas-carol-today/ Lost Boi, by Sassafras Lowrey: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boi-Sassafras-Lowrey/dp/155152581X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Roving Pack, by Sassafras Lowrey: http://www.rovingpack.com/Leather Ever After, edited by Sassafras Lowrey: https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Ever-After-Anthology-Kinky/dp/1607779285/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Kicked Out, edited by Sassafras Lowrey: https://www.amazon.com/Kicked-Out-Sassafras-Lowrey/dp/0978597362/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Up! – Movie Beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjdevFd2xEs The Rumpus Article, Writing While Deviant: http://therumpus.net/2016/10/kink-12-writing-while-deviant-sassafras-lowrey/ Toybag Guide to Age Play, by Lee Harrington: https://www.amazon.com/Toybag-Guide-Age-Play-Guides/dp/1890159735/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Janet Hardy: http://www.janetwhardy.comBig Littles Podcast: https://www.biglittlepodcast.com Minneapolis Gay Friendly City: http://www.startribune.com/gayest-city-magazine-says-it-s-minneapolis/113618049 LGBT Youth Homelessness: https://cdn.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/issues/2010/06/pdf/lgbtyouthhomelessness.pdf Building Fires in the Snow (Alaskan LGBT): https://www.amazon.com/Building-Fires-Snow-Collection-Fiction/dp/1602233012/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Anchorage Press Review: http://www.anchoragepress.com/book-review-arts-entertainment/come-together Gay Straight Alliance Network: https://gsanetwork.orgTeen Novels Featuring LGBT Characters: http://www.traversinggender.com/youth/teen-books Sacred Kink, by Lee Harrington: https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Kink-Eightfold-Paths-Beyond/dp/1942733909?ie=UTF8&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=pass-20 Kate Bornstein: http://katebornstein.com Lee's Upcoming Events/Appearances:http://passionandsoul.com/appearances/upcoming/ Lee Harrington Contact Information:Website: http://www.PassionAndSoul.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.harringon Fetlife: http://www.FetLife.com/passionandsoul Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PassionAndSoul
Ryan “Wry” Mantione is kind of the perfect guest for this podcast. He believes in being well-informed regarding options and alternatives to a hetero-normative, traditional love life, as well as maintaining dialogue with partners. He is hosting a workshop on Saturday, Sept 10 at 4pm in Brooklyn with Janet Hardy, co-author of The Ethical Slut as well as other guests. Go to Eventbrite.com to find the link to buy tickets for $35-$50. It will take place at the Hacienda Villa in Bushwick, Brooklyn, which is considered to be a polyamory house. https://nonmonogamyconsultant.com/
Host Dr. Richard L. Miller interviews multiple award-winning, best-selling author and educator, Janet Hardy, on her latest of 12 books, entitled *The Ethical Slut,* which has presently sold over 200,000 copies. Janet Hardy is a political activist championing the cause of positive sexual attitudes towards all forms of solo and consensual sexual behavior.
The Ethical Slut is the book on polyamory and ethical nonmonogamy. Authors Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton join me on an extra special Manwhore Podcast! We discuss their rise to Slut Icon status. I fangirled hard on this episode and was honored to have them on. Enjoy! PLUS: BDSM, Wilt Chamberlain, monogamy, communal raising, kink, sex parties, & older women! Sign up for the Fanwhore Fantasy Football League! $30 buy-in. Email me now! There were once these things called websites... Check out Janet's work at www.JanetWHardy.com! Check out Dossie's work at www.DossieEaston.com! This week's episode is sponsored by Clone-A-Willy! Use promo code MANWHORE at checkout for 20% off your order. Expires August 10th! Email your comments, questions, and boobie pictures to manwhorepod@gmail.com. www.ManwhorePod.com
It's just you and me this week. No guest. No interview. Just your questions and emails and me savoring every single one of them. We're talking transsexual fetish sex, pegging, exploring sex with a partner who is a rape survivor, what it means to be bad at sex, Hollywood myths about how sex should look, and ALL the ways to communicate with the folks we're fucking so that we can all be more successful in the sack. Psst...did you know you can follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook? It's true. Resources discussed in this episode "Radical Ecstasy" by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton "Cyber Infidelity" by Dr. Eve SpareParts Joque harness - want one? I sell them. Contact me for details. Ruby Ryder, pegging expert Sex after rape. There's a great article here and here. About Dawn Serra For those of you who have listened for awhile, you know more about my sex life than most people know about their partners, but I figured it was time for a little bio action. First, you can check out my sex & relationship coaching over at DawnSerra.com. You can follow me on Twitter @dawn_serra, on Facebook, and over on Instagram, too. Here's the official word: In a world that makes us feel like we aren’t enough, Dawn Serra is on a mission to rewrite the stories we’re told about sex, relationships, and our bodies. As a sex coach, sex educator, and fat-bodied trauma survivor, Dawn invites you to drop the shame, get curious, and explore sex on your terms, in whatever form that may take. Dawn is also the creator of the annual Explore More Summit. Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". You know I love hearing from you, so here's how to reach the show Contact form: Click here
These days, I don’t think that you can have a conversation about conscious relationship without talking about polyamory. For me, it usually comes up in a couple different contexts - first, it can simply be when I’m talking with someone who is already actively exploring polyamory and wondering how to do it better, or is single and pondering whether polyamory might be right for them. And then there are couples who are currently monogamous who are thinking about the possibility of opening up their relationship to other partners - for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes that can work, and other times...not so much. There’s also the experience of jealousy - that almost always comes up in conversations about polyamory - although it’s relevant for everyone no matter what your relationship status. How do you know if polyamory is right for you? How do you know if your currently monogamous relationship could benefit from opening things up, or if it’s a bad idea? And how do you handle jealousy in your life - no matter what your circumstances? On today’s episode, we’re talking with Janet W. Hardy, co-author with Dossie Easton of the Book “The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Adventures”. Janet is one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of how to have a healthy experience with polyamory, and she’s on the show to tackle the questions we just raised - and more. It’s going to be quite a wide-ranging conversation that, I hope, will offer something useful for you no matter how you’re thinking about polyamory, or the effects of jealousy, in your own life. Polyamory is self-defined. Polyamory is everything and anything from a long-term multi-year relationship with more than one person to a circle of sexual friends, to a committed couple who brings another into their bedroom from time to time. The terminology is not nearly as important as if it is working or not. What makes for a successful poly relationship? What makes poly work, is really similar to what makes any relationship work. This includes being respectful of each other’s boundaries but willing to try things that are a little challenging, sharing responsibility and taking care of life’s commitments, and making sure that that everyone’s needs are being met. Polyamory does however, often require more time and the ability to manage complex schedules! Not to mention, incredibly honed self-awareness and communication skills. Many people go in and out of monogamy as life circumstances change. Getting your PhD and raising 2 children? Might not be the time to start exploring multiple partners! Worthwhile discussions: Whether or not you consider yourself monogamous or poly, there are some very important conversations that help set expectations and create mutual understanding. Get curious and vulnerable in your questions- what is within the agreement and what is not? Porn. Masturbation. Flirting. Sexting. All of these things must be discussed together with your partner(s) and clear agreements must be made. Remember that knowing your boundaries is YOUR responsibility- not anyone else’s. This is where self-awareness is critical! We cannot negotiate for agreements if we do not know what our needs are! Is becoming poly ever the answer to relationship problems? Rarely. Becoming poly is a choice, not a prescription or a solution. Only in the case that there is a healthy, happy and sustained couple in which one person wants a different kind of sex (more kink, rougher, gender switch, etc)- then maybe. Unless a couple has very developed communication skills and a willingness to try things that may feel challenging, than this is not the time. Jealousy has nothing to do with the other- it has to do with ME. People in poly situations have learned this over and over. They have chosen to make a commitment (and to recommit) to learning how to survive jealousy. There are skills and perspectives that help deal with the hurt without it growing out of proportion or becoming a limiting factor in connection. We have a cultural tendency and belief that jealousy is the most terrible of emotions- and further, that it entitles us to act out in horrible ways. But what if we can learn to see jealousy as a gift? It is like a neon blinking arrow that brightly highlights the things that we do not like about ourselves. And when we can see this we can take care of it! Because, in essence, jealousy is simply a sense of feeling bad that is projected onto another. When you have survived a jealousy storm - you learn that it gets easier! When we have surges of intense emotion we have the tendency to create stories. Challenge yourself to get curious. What if this is just energy that I am experiencing? What if this isn’t what I think it is? Over time you will develop a set of skills and muscles that will help you take care of yourself as you navigate through jealousy. When we let go of the idea that it is anybody’s job but our own to get through jealousy then we gain a clearer idea of what we can do to soothe ourselves. Requests to restore safety and connection: Self-care during jealousy storms do not necessarily have to be a solo experience. Advocate for your needs by asking your partner to show care and safety through actions- calling, cuddling, special dates, gifts, etc. These requests, when they come from a self-aware partner and not too overly dependent place, are critical in restoring safety for the person who is feeling angry/sad/scared. Furthermore, take a close look at the jealousy. Often times there is underlying grief for the loss of imagined partnership and future. Me, and the things I don’t like about myself. Sometimes jealousy manifests in racing looping thoughts. At this point, get out a sketchpad or a journal and write or express all of your thoughts on the issue. When we bring underlying fears, worries, and concerns to consciousness we are more able to see them for what they are- we see that most of our pain is not what others are doing to us, but rather our insecurities manifesting. Remember humor, and remember self-compassion. We all make compromises to be in relationship. The surest way you can tell that you don’t have an agreement is when one partner does not agree to it anymore! If one partner is consistently violating an agreement, then it needs to be reevaluated. If an agreement cannot be reached than the partner who feels that their agreement was violated has to learn to either 1) live with the reality that the agreement is going to get breached, or 2) decide that they cannot live with it and move towards a respectful end to the relationship. Embracing conflict: Arguments do not necessarily have to be places of disconnection. And they do not have to be inflamed. In fact, arguments are incredibly powerful conversations that help clarify various perspectives. Learning to argue without inflammation is a skill and an art worth practicing with your partner(s). Get creative! Schedule your ‘fights’. Set aside 20 minutes that are dedicated to a specific conflict. Doing so can allow for the reactive emotions to settle before diving in, and allows for safer and more patient fighting that increases the spaciousness necessary to evolve how you think as a couple. Do not, however, forget to use a timer! Give person A 3 minutes to make their point, then give 1 minute for silent reflection, and then 3 minutes for person B. Have an agreed upon ending- we all know that the desire to have the last word in arguments makes them more raw, dangerous, and divisive. TIP: Together create a place in the house for open dialogue! Or a specific piece of clothing that you don for times you want to communicate to your partner “Hey babe! I’d love to talk now- can you join me for this conversation?” A specific couch, a a candle you light, or an old t-shirt. SAFE word: As is common in the BDSM community- it is incredibly helpful to have a shared key word that either partner can use when they sense there needs to be a time out, or a redirection. Together you need to have a way to communicate that you are too triggered, upset, or reactive, and that you want to come back together when you are both feeling a little safer and saner. Make it fun- find something that has shared humor! Monogamy does not mean that you do not get horny for other people! Monogamous or not, we all will be attracted to other people and have desires throughout our lives. That said, it can be challenging at times to know when to accept desires as passing inevitabilities, and when to try opening your relationship. It is key that the interest in opening a relationship comes only from a solid and stable place- the relationship should be working on almost all levels. Tolerable discomfort: One way you can tell if a poly relationship is working is that the one partner who is wanting poly a little less feels slightly out of their comfort zone and the other one who is more interested in poly is feeling a little bit confined. If everyone is just a little tolerably uncomfortable then it is working! Remember, this all requires incredible levels of curiosity and compassion, and communication! Fierce intimacy is possible when everyone is communicating well! Bring your questions into conversation with your partner in a way that is thoughtful. It is critical to always have a lot of love and care for your partner when discussing sexual and romantic needs, but never as critical as it is the first few times you bring it up. Do not surprise your partner, or come heavy handed. Be gentle, yet clear, and start by simply saying “Hey babe, I want to share that I am thinking about this…” . Perhaps you can start by sharing erotica, looking at personal ads, or spinning fantasies together. You might try free associating some thoughts about what your life would or could look like with new agreements. Some couples then try sharing their bed with a third- this might be all you end up doing, or just a stepping stone to further explorations. Easy things to get you to hard places: This is a great exercise to do together to help explore your edges: Get a pack of index cards and have both of you separately write down everything you could imagine your partner doing with another person. Be very specific. Order these cards into a hierarchy of things that seem tolerable to things that seem impossibly difficult. You will learn a lot about your partner- but also about yourself! The things that you thought were going to be very difficult may very well become possible, and vice-versa! Most people surprise themselves. If poly is new to you and you are having a difficult time warming into the concept- think about what is in it for you. This might be anything from having a happier partner, to more time for yourself, or more time to explore stuff that YOU are excited about. Remember poly is a spectrum that can be defined in many ways- there are a lot of possibilities. That said, if you are a definite NO, clearly articulate this to your partner is a non-shaming way. Do versus Don’t Agreements: For those of you just beginning to explore polyamory, you will be highly focused on your agreements about what is and is not allowed. These often come in the form of ‘Don’ts’, but over time invite in a shift towards what you do do. For example, “I don’t want you to have intercourse with her” might become “after you have intercourse with her, I really need you back in bed for some reassurance and a sense of your physical presence”. Things you agree to DO are much easier to administer and bring in a sense of motivation, energy and vibrancy to the relationship. Learn ways you can reconnect- baths, massages, dinners, gifts, hot springs, etc. and incorporate these into your agreements! Lastly: Find a poly community!!! The lack of role models can be really difficult. Plus, once immersed in a poly community you will learn from others how to navigate boundaries, jealousy, negotiations, compromises, and even gain valuable insight into what is possible in the bedroom and out! Resources Read Janet’s book The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures Learn more about Janet’s work and read her recent writing on her website For more on this topic check out Erotic Mind- Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfilment Polyamory and Jealousy: A More Than Two essentials guide is a workbook for couples in open relationships dealing with jealousy and can be found on the More Than Two website www.neilsattin.com/poly Visit to download the show guide, or text “PASSION” to 33444 and follow the instructions to download the show guide to this episode and qualify to win a signed copy of Janet Hardy’s book. Our Relationship Alive Community on Facebook Amazing intro/outro music graciously provided courtesy of: The Railsplitters - Check them Out!
Author, publisher and speaker Janet Hardy this week joins us to discuss her path along 30 years of BDSM and authentic exploration. Examining the initial steps and the way the community and her own desires have changed over the years, Janet shares about orgasmic dysfunction through kundalini awakening, being truly present in our lives, and curating life for the world to hear our truths. *** Passion And Soul Podcast: iTunes Subscription: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-soul-podcast-by-lee/id840372122 RSS Feed: http://passionandsoul.libsyn.com/rss Past MP3 files: http://passionandsoul.libsyn.com PassionAndSoul Audio Page: http://passionandsoul.com/audio Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erotic-awakening-podcast/passion-and-soul Erotic Awakening Network: http://www.eroticawakening.com/podcast Janet Hardy Information: Website: http://janetwhardy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jhardyauthor Greenery Press: http://www.greenerypress.com/ The Active Voice: http://www.janetwhardy.com/availability.htm Links, Events, People and Books Mentioned: The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships and Other Adventures: www.amazon.com/The-Ethical-Slut-Relationships-Adventures/dp/1587613379/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Girlfag: A Life Told In Sex and Musicals: http://www.beyondbinarybooks.com/ Polyamory Weekly podcast: http://polyweekly.com/ Jay Wiseman: http://www.jaywiseman.com/ Health Care without Shame by Dr. Charles Moser http://www.amazon.com/Health-Care-Without-Shame-Caregivers/dp/1890159123/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Dossie Easton: http://www.dossieeaston.com/ My tantric “awakening” turned me off sex: http://www.salon.com/2013/03/17/my_tantric_awakening_turned_me_off_sex/ Persistent Genital Arousal Syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persistent_genital_arousal_disorder Miss Vera's Cross Gender Fun For All (April 1, 2016): http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Veras-Cross-Gender-Fun/dp/0937609781/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Bro-jobs: http://www.thefrisky.com/2015-08-06/bro-jobs-between-straight-men-are-more-common-than-youd-think/ Spanking for Lovers (January 1, 2016): http://www.amazon.com/Spanking-Lovers-Janet-W-Hardy/dp/0937609765/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pass-20 Lee's Upcoming Events/Appearances: http://passionandsoul.com/appearances/ Lee Harrington Contact Information: http://www.PassionAndSoul.com http://www.FetLife.com/passionandsoul http://twitter.com/#!/PassionAndSoul https://www.facebook.com/lee.harringon https://www.facebook.com/passionandsoul
Q&A with Janet Hardy at As You Like It in Eugene, Oregon. Email polyweekly@gmail.com, call 802-505-POLY, Twitter @polyweekly or visit www.polyweekly.com or www.facebook.com/polyweekly
Gray talks about one of his regular sponsors, Karma Rope, and points out how they are breaking new ground in the business of kinky rope while maintaining the high standards set by other rope vendors like Bastard Ropes, Twisted Monk, and M0c0 Jute. Then things get a bit personal as he talks with Janet Hardy about blame in the scene. They talk about when it's useful, when it's not, and what exactly they mean when they say "...there is no blame." Finally, listen to the end for a special announcement about the new ROPECRAFT: It's Knot for Everyone event presented by Graydancer in February of 2016! You can help support the ropecast like patrons Trillian Astra and Dr. Moniz do! As low as $1/month gets you special access to stories, pics, and even Gray's Sketchnotes. Visit http://patreon.com/ropecast and sign up today.
Anne Hunter talks about ther upcoming Janet Hardy tour of Australia. Janet is a world leader/guru in polyamory and is also streets ahead on gender too!http://www.janetwhardy.com/http://www.yourrelationshiptoolbelt.com/https://www.facebook.com/dossieeastoninaustralia
You can join author Janet Hardy and I at the Wicked Grounds kinky coffeeshop for a discussion of sex, musicals, gender, being highly sexual, being in love with gay men, unfolding the mysteries of hanky code, fluidity, beyond binaries, and consent at a book reading of her new book, "GirlFag: a Life told in Sex and Musicals." Janet Hardy co-wrote the Ethical Slut, The Topping Book, The Bottoming Book, and many other sex-positive classics with Dossie Easton. Janet's latest book details her life as a girlfag, visits girlfags past and present like the girlfag pharaoh of Egypt and a British expat writer in South Africa. Girlfag, while gleefully recalling musical theatre numbers, also sifts through the shifting meanings of gender and sexual orientation. Monika wonders if she too is not just a "fruit fly," but also a girlfag. Janet has also started a new book publishing house, Beyond Binary, and we discuss how fun it is to slide between things both literally and figuratively.
This week, Dan and dawn talk to Janet Hardy about her new project, “Girlfag: A Life Told in Sex and Musicals” Plus, the Question of the Day is a fantastic one about self image in the scene - can a big girl come out and play? Can it be a healing journey? And, disappointed by the lack of freezing to death, return from Canada with fudge, coffee cups, a very special ringtone, and looking for friends in London.
Part two of our interview with Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy, coauthors of The Ethical Slut.
00-2:50 Introduction and under-18 warning 2:50-4:20 introduction on Dossie and Janet 4:20-11:20 Is polyamory really about the sex? Answer: yes! How sex can be there even when it's not; what is "sex" anyway; should the right to a vibrator-induced orgasm be included in the bill of rights? 11:20-16:50 What do you see as the relationship between BDSM and poly lifestyles? Dossie comments on the BDSM community recognizing many different roles; Janet muses that BDSM folks often don't see sex as binary 16:50-22:50 Thoughts on what "sex" and "monogamy" mean; what feelings are likely to encourage jealousy; learning how to take care of yourself when jealous 22:50-24:10 on competitiveness in the BDSM scene 24:10-32:35 on role-playing Samwise and Gollum; on the victim/villain roleplay scenario and women's prison movies; emotional journeying and uncovering and welcoming the "shadow" through role playing 32:35-36:10 vulnerability of the top through the prom queen/juvenile delinquent scene Curious about upcoming Radical Ecstasy workshops? Check out Austin, Texas' GWNN Bash on September 17th or in Vancouver, Canada on October 15th through Libido Events.
Coming up on this week's special hour-long Polyamory Weekly: emotional journeying, psychic vampires, and radical ecstasy at Ohio Leather Fest. community cooperation (or lack thereof), more thoughts on poly vs swinging, relationship roles, arguments, and saying goodbye to your secret lover. Questions? Comments? Feedback? Erotica? Email minx at cunningminx@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-600-5677. Thanks for listening! 00-3:50 Introduction. updates Introduction, under-18 warning and redirection to Scarleteen.com. Graydancer co-hosts as we are both silly and sleep-deprived after rushing back early from Ohio Leather Fest to attend to Genevieve in the hospital. Yes, she seems to be OK, although the doctors still don't know what brought on her attacks of tachycardia. And Graydancer tells of how a charge nurse jolted him from OLF head space into St. Anthony's hospital real space. 3:50 OLF recap: Dossie Easton's Emotional Journeying OLF recap--Graydancer reviews Dossie Easton's seminar on Emotional Journeying. The Ethical Slut and Radical Ecstasy are mentioned, along with Jung and childhood issues. 6:45-13:00 OLF: Michelle Belanger's The Body Electric We both discuss Michelle Belanger's amazing "The Body Electric" energy work seminar, in which graydancer experienced energy exchange as a dom, and minx was in the "splash zone," so her yoni got some energy action as well! And yes, she agreed to an interview, so stay tuned for a fascinating interview with this psychic vampire. 13:00-20:10 OLF: Janet Hardy's workshop review First, her books: The Ethical Slut, Radical Ecstasy, The New Topping Book, The New Bottoming Book, and Kinkycrafts. Did we mention she's also the founder of The Greenery Press? Go buy these books there! Our seminar experience, with three-way energy flow, head space, green alien energy glow, and some radical ecstasy of our own. 20:10 Graydancer talks about how to become a better kinkster 21:00-28:05 Community clashes We discuss Rick Mansfield's keynote address and listener mail: why can't the alternative communities just get along and pull together? 28:05-35:00 Listener mail: poly vs swinging What is polysexual? Are our labels bringing us down and confusing us? Is it the in-betweeners of the poly and swinger communities that are giving both a bad name? 35:00-36:30 Listener mail: Sambear writes in to stroke the minx 36:30-43:15 Listener mail: Relationship roles Vannevar Morgan writes in about choosing the roles in your relationship and a plea to hear more about how to argue through relationship-threatening issues; Graydancer and minx disagree about god vs. culture. 43:15-45:00 Listener mail: argument advice Friendly neighborhood swingers write in again about using "I love you, but I don't like you very much right now" as a way to argue without fearing the loss of the relationship. 45:00- Weird shit: Secret Lover cards The collection is a Secret Lover. Graydancer reads "So in Love" and minx reads "Goodbye." We recommend Kinky Cards if you're into BDSM or Naughty Cards. 50:45-end Plugs galore! Upcoming interview with Michelle Belanger, Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy. Graydancer plugs his show, Rope Weekly, which he'll be promoting at the Open Heart, Open Mind conference in San Francisco in September. Like the intro/outro music? It's by a band called Pacemaker Jane out of Ohio. Go buy their stuff! Tags: dossie easton, janet hardy, michelle beranger, olf, open hearts open minds, secret lover
Polyamory Weekly #22 is up! Coming up on this week's show: mail, mail and more mail--just the way I like it! a message for the the perverts, a call for smut, and an upcoming interview. Questions? Comments? Smut you'd like to send in? Email me at cunningminx@gmail.com or call the listener comment line at 206-600-5677. Thanks for listening! 00-1:30 Intro Under-18 disclaimer and Scarleteen and excitement about Ohio Leather Fest . 1:30-3:30-Listener mail: poly resource Ohmygoddess shares another excellent poly dating site, www.polyplaza.net , including a variety of forums. 3:30-6:45 Listener mail: heya from Justin Graydancer's podcast is Rope Weekly, for those who are interested in Shibari. 6:45-9:05 Listener mail from a special friend A special email with high praise for the minx, and find out minx' "bar name." 9:05-16:10 Listener mail: Weekly window of sharing Comments and thoughts from a non-poly listener, and minx comments on deeply-engrained sex/dating/marriage paradigms and extends a special welcome to monogamous and non-labeled listeners. Intro/Outro music, BTW, is by Pacemaker Jane out of Ohio, and the song is called "Good Suspicions." 16:10- Contact info for minx cunningminx@gmail.com, listener comment line at 306-600-5677 17:05-22:15 Listener mail: an important lesson about arguments Jason writes in on the importance on knowing that the relationship is OK, even during a fight, and recounts a childhood story about hearing his parents argue. And what do you think of his new tagline suggestion? 22:15- 32:45 Listener mail: on being lucky Luck, being put in the path of opportunities, and doing constant life work in order to recognize opportunies and be equipped to take advantage of them when they come along. Minx recounts a personal tale of "luck" and the non-luck-oriented events, actions and values that led up to it. 32:45-37:50 Listener mail: poly vs. swingers N & A ask why many polyamorists often show disdain or disapproval of swingers; minx comments based on her own experiences and puts out a call for swingers to interview. Anyone out there up for discussing this further? 37:50-39:00 Perverts asking for pix Find minx's face at Poly Weekly Show Notes page or her nekkid, tied-up bod at Graydancer's Gallery page. 39:00-39:25 Call for poly smut 39:25-40:20 minx needs help! minx calls for help from her listeners for interviewing Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy this weekend. What would you ask them if you could? 40:20-43:40 Polyamory Weekly's philosophy/mission statement It's official; this is what Polyamory Weekly has become. Our philosophy: Shared joy is increased; shared pain is lessened. That's why we're here.