Ep 260 - Poly+Amor=Us (Elisa + Mike)

Stephanie and Jason are brand spankin' new to swinging and are super excited about starting to explore lots of things. Not to mention, Jason just came out to his wife as bi-sexual! They share some incredibly vulnerable things about themselves in this amazing conversation that is going to go down in history as one of the best resources for new couples looking to explore swinging. They also took it upon themselves to write up a little bio as well!   Jason is an aspiring artist and graphic designer who is also working on normalizing male sexuality and the ability to be emotional and still be a man. You can find his art on Instagram at @ragnarok_industries_art And his male body positivity and his normalization work at @mrjz3k.   Stephanie is a body diversity blogger and sex positive lifestyle advocate who focuses on empowering people to own and take comfort in the skin they live in regardless of the stigmas attached to it. You can find her via twitter or Instagram under the handle @bopodiaries   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   Save $25 on gifts at The Enclosed with offer code "Emma25"   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

14 Aug 201949min

Michelle and Orlando join us for one of the best conversations we've had for anyone who is looking to get into swinging. They've been tinkering with the idea for years but went for it all out last fall by booking a trip to Desire with a group takeover. They talk through what it's like to explore a lifestyle resort as a relatively new couple plus we have one of the best STI conversations we have ever had on the show with a couple who got some less than ideal news a few days before their flight left for the trip!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

7 Aug 20191h 7min

Author O.M. Wills comes by today to share with us the difficulties he and his wife have had trying to break into the swinging community over the last few years. His wife is super pregnant so she didn't join us for the interview, but it is a story full of learning opportunities and things to be aware of as you navigate the world of non-monogamy and in particular, swinging. He is also the author of an erotic novel called ERTA The Complete Series.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

5 Aug 201955min

Kelly joins us to tell the story of her and her husband Frank who is on tour and couldn't join us. They have been weaving in and out of non-monogamy since they started their dating lives around age 12. They're both in their late 20's now and Kelly shares all of the ups and downs they have struggled with while trying to find their own way in polyamory. They are incredibly kind and ethical people and it's a beautiful story that you're sure to find some lessons in. Enjoy!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

31 Juli 20191h 17min

Koe is an amazing bada$$ sex educator, speaker, artist, activist, and.... Author of the new book "This Heart Holds Many"! They talk with us about what it was like growing up in a polyamorous family, how to come out to family and friends, and navigating consent while keeping your flirt on. We also learn some new terms like "cometing" and "metaparenting"! Come check out the interview and then go find their book and give it a read! All the information you need is in the show notes below!   Show Notes   Koe's Website   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

24 Juli 201958min

Suzie and Jay have been married for over a decade and started exploring non-monogamy less than a year ago. Since then they have mostly been exploring the swinging side of things but we're tasting notes of poly on the pallet as well. They share some amazing strategies and information as well as some hilarious stories. Have a listen and let us know what you think!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

17 Juli 20191h 17min

Whitney Miller is the former Miss USA 2012 but she's all about destroying stereotypes. One of her goals has always been to redefine what it means to be a pageant girl. This has taken the form of being a professional wake surfer, exploring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA, as well as backpacking around the world on her own after a breakup. Beyond that, she has been in a publicly open relationship with her fiance, Aubrey Marcus, for over seven years. She has a fantastic and empowering outlook on life and relationships and she shares it all with us!   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/   Whitney's Instagram

10 Juli 20191h 4min

Christy and David took their relationship from monogamous to swinging to total non-hierarchical polyamory in a relatively short amount of time. They share with us the difficulties that come with putting their marriage on an equal level as other relationships. At the same time, the joy they experience together is amazing and they wouldn't have it any other way. Have your mind blown, give it a listen.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

3 Juli 20191h 26min