Sexology26 Feb 2019

EP112 - Does Polyamory Work?

Welcome to episode 112 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Martha Kauppi, LMFT to the podcast. In this conversation, Martha speaks to me about polyamorous relationships, the common misconceptions people have around polyamory, how therapists can work with polyamory from a differentiation perspective?

Martha Kauppi, LMFT, is an educator, AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor, and AAMFT-approved supervisor. She specializes in relational sex therapy, including alternative family structures, and trains therapists to work effectively at the intersection of sex issues and relationship challenges.

Martha’s mission is to make sex a safe topic in therapy rooms everywhere by developing unique educational experiences and immediately-applicable learning materials for therapists.

In this episode, you will hear:

The alternative relationship structures Martha has worked with
How she became interested in polyamory
The challenges people face in polyamorous relationships
How Martha’s research showed polyamorous relationships can last for 26 years
The sense of community and support polyamory can provide
The common misconceptions people have around polyamory
How not every polyamorous relationship is sexual
The fear and intimidation people still face around this issue
The role that jealousy can play in polyamory
How therapists can work with polyamory from a differentiation perspective?

Resources

https://instituteforrelationalintimacy.com

http://www.sexologypodcast.com/2018/06/12/ep75-polyamory-and-finding-loves/

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