#35: Consent, Clickbait & Swinging

🔞 18+ Content Warning

Beyond Vanilla is an adults-only podcast.

Consent isn't a one-time conversation—it's the foundation of the lifestyle.

In this episode, we're diving into one of the most important topics in ethical non-monogamy: consent. We discuss why consent is an ongoing conversation, not just something that's agreed once and forgotten.

We also explore how sensationalist media coverage of swinging and the non-monogamous community can create fear, spread misinformation, and reinforce harmful stereotypes.

From clickbait headlines to the recent stories dominating the news, we unpack the difference between what really happens in the lifestyle and the way it's often portrayed.

We also share our own experiences of being judged and treated differently in vanilla settings simply because we're swingers, and why stigma still exists despite the lifestyle being built on communication, honesty and consent.

Whether you're curious about the lifestyle, already part of it, or simply interested in the conversations around relationships, this episode is all about separating fact from fiction.

In this episode we discuss:
Why consent is an ongoing process
Clickbait, sensationalism and media myths
Our personal experiences of stigma and judgement
Why communication is the real foundation of the lifestyle
As always, we're here to educate, share our experiences, and have real unfiltered conversations.

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