Ever considered that swinging can keep you young?! You may after this interview! Donna and Alex have been married for 32+ years and have been non-monogamous in different ways for over 20 of them. They share how they got into it and how it has kept them feeling younger than all their friends even after crossing into their 60's. It's an amazing listen for people of all ages and we're so happy to see the love between these two having so much energy! Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our ...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Claire is a professional humanitarian aid working specializing in emergency response to natural disasters, mainly in Sub-Saharan and Eastern Africa. She is also an academic author and speaker focused on the intersections between ethics and aid. She manages to do all of this while balancing multiple polyamorous relationship spread across multiple continents and languages. Her story is truly unique and inspiring and we hope you'll have a listen. More information on how to contact Claire can be fou...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast The legendary creators of the podcast "That Couple Next Door" and generic home improvement store bucket connoisseurs, Jay and Kay, share a brief summary of their 3-5 year (or whatever) journey into swinging and hotwife adventures. They also give a little update on the current state of their show and where they plan to go from here. These two are amazing podcasters and people and they are a riot to talk with. If you don't laugh 14% of the time you're listening, we will issue you a full refund. En...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast After 19 years of monogamy, Molly and Greg started to slowly open up their marriage. Molly said she had never been great at the monogamy thing and asked Greg if she could explore having an online relationship with a guy she met on Fetlife... It turned into much more and led them to re-evaluate their entire approach to their marriage. Have a listen to hear how they navigate polyamory, kink, and having kids! Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! #Open Dating App 10% d...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast The hosts of the radio show and authors of the blog "Sex Uninterrupted" join us this week. They have been exploring non-monogamy together since the beginning of their relationship a few years back and share some great insight on navigating the swinging lifestyle. We also have a fantastic conversation about disclosing STI status and handling jealousy, and we get a graphic narration of one of the most disturbing sex bloopers we've ever heard. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreo...
May 15, 2019•59 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Jamie and Brock have one of the wildest origin stories we've ever heard. They will be the first to tell you that it wasn't a great strategy, but it showed how resilient and strong their relationship was. Even better, it's stronger today. Don't believe us? Come listen for yourself. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! #Open Dating App PolyFinda Dating App 10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma" https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast It's been a year since we started the podcast and we had the honor to sit down with our close friends and very first guests ever on the show to get an update on their journey. Spoiler alert... A LOT has changed. No more spoilers, get in here and listen. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! #Open Dating App PolyFinda Dating App 10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma" https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ Taylor and Ryan - Episode 2...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast The esteemed hosts of the podcast Getting Into the Swing of Things with Steak and Tequila stop by for a super fun chat! They share some tips and tricks on meeting people as well as how they balance their work and life with meeting other sexy people and living it up. They also share what is possibly the bloodiest orgy story we have ever heard. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! #Open Dating App PolyFinda Dating App 10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code ...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Religion had these two tightly locked in... Then they moved to France and slowly started opening up their view on sex. Fast-forward a few years and they are exploring swinging and non-monogamy! They had a few very intense experiences that caused them to step back a bit and re-evaluate before recently making the decision to go at it again with a much more strategic game plan. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! PolyFinda App #Open Dating App 10% discount at myoneco...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast As Nami puts it, most of the things Bruce does in life are to help other people. Together, the two of them have created a new app called PolyFinda which is a dating and community resource for people living ethically non-monogamous lifestyles. They talk a bit about the app, but more importantly they share their amazing journey with us. These two are some of the kindest people we have met and we are so happy to be able to support their journey. Please check out their app and meet some amazing peop...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Catherine and Ray stumbled into swinging on accident after a spur of the moment day trip to Temptation Resort in Cancun on their tenth anniversary. After a few years of discussing and research they decided to move ahead and dive in further. Beyond exploring non-monogamy together, Catherine is a therapist and relationship coach who specializes in working with people in open relationships. They drop some amazing knowledge and insightful stories on us this week. Check it out and definitely check he...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Tonia and Dylan of Life on the Swingset fame stop by to share their origin story! We talk everything from jealousy and scheduling to sexy board game nights. These two have been navigating non-monogamy in both swinging and polyamory for almost a decade. There is a lot of wisdom in here. Show Notes Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! #Open Dating App Scott's Cheap Flights Atlanta Poly Weekend Personal Capital 10% discount at myonecondoms.com wi...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Rapunzel has explored swinging and polyamory both while married and as a single woman. She has a great outlook on how all of her different relationship styles with many different people impact her life in such a positive way. She also shares some amazing advice on exploring the world of non-monogamy as a parent and more specifically, as a single mother. This interview will brighten your day and might even convince you it's time to start trying to figure out how to make your way to Desire in Canc...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast These two have the pedal to the metal! They have been best friends for many many years and finally took it to the next level. Now, they are exploring non-monogamy together and in the course of a few short months have gone from zero-to-orgy! They have a great attitude and approach as well as some fantastic advice on consent and implied consent. This one gets a little sexy so get in here and have a listen! Show Notes Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Co...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast The creators of the new dating app #Open stop by to share their story and to talk about the revolution they are trying to create in the world of dating and inclusivity. This is an amazing resource for anyone trying to meet people in the non-monogamy space and maybe their mission statement says it best: "Our mission at #open goes beyond just dating or hooking up—we're working to create a community where people can create genuine connections. And we're hoping to make the world a little better, whi...
Mar 18, 2019•43 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast If you know Life on the Swingset, you know Ginger... If you know Ginger, you know The Prof. If you don't. You need to come in here and listen to two of the most amazing and well spoken humans on the topic of non-monogamy. These two are absolute legends and there is not much more to say about it. We cover just about everything under the non-monogamy umbrella from swinging to polyamory and even a bit of kink. Do yourself a solid and listen to this one. Show Notes Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card J...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast If you look up compersion in the dictionary, there is likely a photo of these two amazing people! They found one another after both going through divorces a few years back and have set out on a journey to live life to the fullest in every way possible. They are just starting to explore non-monogamy but have already made it to the elusive "full swap." Since then, they have started to reconsider what they want out of it and are finding their way. Oh, by the way... They do all of this with like fou...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel and Taytum are two college students in their early twenties who are exploring their sexualities and different relationship styles together. Fairly early in their relationship Taytum confessed she is interested in exploring what it's like to be with other people. However, she has no interest in breaking up with Rachel. After lots of hard discussions Rachel found our podcast and learned all of the different ways people make these types of relationships work. They are still figuring it out b...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Tori and Soul are the Torrid Souls... A badass bisexual female-female couple who have been exploring the world of swinging for a few years. They share some amazing stories and insight with us, and you! Give it a listen and then go check them out on their own podcast! Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Scott's Cheap Flights Personal Capital 10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma" https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ http://www.torridsouls.com/...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Christopher Smith has an amazing story he shares with us today. He was in the military, he was a pastor, he has multiple degrees in religious studies, he has a kid, and he is a speaker in the polyamory and non-monogamy space. He has a deep understanding, compassion, and empathy for his partners and people in general. We personally took a ton away from this interview. Check it out, you will too! Show Notes Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card Join Our Patreon Community! Personal Capital - Free Money ...
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast This is one of the wilder interviews we have done! Kat and Tom are full of energy and life and they have a fantastic outlook on life and non-monogamy. They share a lot of amazing bits and pieces with us along with some insight into what they are looking for when they meet people in the swinging world. If you're looking for a laughing and learning experience, here is your chance! Show Notes Win a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Da...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast This week's interview is really heartwarming. Vel and Jason are a couple who have been together for a few years and have essentially been open since the start. The love and compassion they have shown for one another through breakups, coming out to family, and even the death of a partner are very inspirational. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Our guess is, you'll love it. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating - Free 6 month trial 1...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Author, blogger, and speaker of all things polyamory, Kevin Patterson sits down for a wide-ranging interview with us this week. We talk gender roles, male stereotypes, navigating polyamory as a person of color and much more. Kevin also discusses a little bit about the two books he published in 2018: Love's Not Colorblind and For Hire: Operator. We had a great time talking with Kevin and know this won't be the last time our paths cross. Get in here and check it out! Show Notes $10 Off - Online ST...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast This week we have the honor of interviewing the hosts of the new-ish podcast, Front Porch Swingers! Brenna and Brian share some sexy stories with us along with their origin story and some of the other things that make them a unique pair in the swinging and non-monogamy worlds. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating - 6 month free trial 10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma" https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/ http://frontpor...
Jan 16, 2019•59 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Aleah is a young woman in her early 30's who has been pushing the confines of traditional relationship models for a few years. She has been exploring polyamory along with swinging with some of her poly partners. She has an amazing outlook on life and shares some excellent advice for how to view relationships and take care of the most important person in your life... You. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.c...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 24 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast This interview blew our minds! These two have so much love for one another and their journey has taken some amazing twists over their 30+ year marriage. They got their start from a little nudge of infidelity and have turned it into one of the best things their marriage has ever seen. This episode is incredible and you need to get in here and listen. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/...
Jan 02, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast We had the honor of sitting down at Desire in November 2018 with the one and only Tristan Taormino for a an interview in which she tells us things she has never spoken about publicly before. Her words, not ours. The author, porn director, podcaster, and all around bad ass human shares some amazing stories and wisdom with us. If you are thinking about skipping class today, think again. Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating https://www.normalizin...
Dec 26, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast An incredible interview with an amazing young woman from Argentina who is now living in Barcelona, Spain. She shares a moving story of growing up and exploring her sexuality and different relationship styles with multiple partners while dealing with some extremely traumatic experiences in her life. Most recently, these experiences lead to her falling in love and marrying her best friend who has been going through her own exploration of gender identity. This is is an incredible and moving intervi...
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Okay, so these two bloggers are amazing! They travel the world, they dabble in swinging, they had sex for 400 consecutive days, and... They have done all of this while battling against a very strong upbringing in the Mormon church. This episode is a blast and we had a ton of fun talking with Clayton and Danielle and are happy to now call them friends. Have a listen and see for yourself! Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating https://www.normaliz...
Dec 12, 2018•2 hr 33 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Crystal has an incredible story that she shares along with some fantastic discussions around navigating the world of polyamory specifically as it pertains to being a person of color. She is the website editor for blackandpoly.org and has been non-monogamous most of her adult life. She also is on the autism spectrum and shares with us some strategies she uses to help her negotiate multiple relationships. This one is a must listen! Show Notes $10 Off - Online STI Testing Join Our Patreon Community...
Dec 05, 2018•55 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast 
