Ep 356 - Andrea

Andrea grew up in a fairly conservative suburb and first came out in the queer and leather communities around 2000-2001 after joining the circus. For them, non-monogamy came as part of the queer and kinky package. Over the next decade-ish Andrea explored many different phases and configurations of kink and non-monogamy before a series of serious health issues turned their life upside down. These same health issues also robbed Andrea of their ability and capacity to relate in the same ways and to experience the same kinds of pleasure and enjoyment out of sex and kink as they had been able to for so long.

Today, Andrea takes us on their beautiful and powerful journey of finding the queer community, embracing their queerness and non-monogamy, and currently finding themself single and embracing the joys of solitude while still identifying with the ideologies of non-monogamy and being open to it in the future. This interview is incredibly deep and vulnerable and we hope you find it as inspiring as we did.

Besides hanging out on our podcast, Andrea is also an author. Rather than trying to recreate their bio, we have borrowed the following from their author page at Thornapple Press.

Andrea Zanin, MA, is a white, nonbinary, middle-aged queer writer who lives in Tkaronto (Toronto, Ontario), on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples. Andrea’s writing focuses on nonmonogamy and BDSM/Leather. Andrea has written for theGlobe and Mail, The Tyee, Bitch, Ms., Xtra, IN Magazine, Outlooks Magazine and the Montreal Mirror. Their scholarly work, fiction and essays appear in a variety of collections. Andrea blogs at sexgeek.wordpress.com, where they created the 10 Rules for Happy Nonmonogamy and coined the term “polynormativity.” Their first book, Post-nonmonogamy and Beyond, is available from Thornapple Press and they co-authored the second edition of More Than Two.

Check out the full show notes here.

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Ep 76 - Kelly + Frank

Ep 76 - Kelly + Frank

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

Ep 75 - Koe Creation

Ep 75 - Koe Creation

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

Ep 74 - Suzie + Jay

Ep 74 - Suzie + Jay

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

Ep 73 - Whitney Miller

Ep 73 - Whitney Miller

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

Ep 72 - Christy + David

Ep 72 - Christy + David

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

Ep 71 - Jess + Shawn + Cait + Ken

Ep 71 - Jess + Shawn + Cait + Ken

This one is really just a Friday fun day episode. We were able to get all four of the guests you heard this week together in one place for a wild ride of an interview. Really, it's just basically us asking them questions while they make out with one another. It's a super fun chat and we hope you 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/

28 Juni 201948min

Ep 70 - Cait + Ken

Ep 70 - Cait + Ken

Cait and Ken, the other half of the quad that we talked with on Monday joins us today to share their side of the story. Yet another case of swingers turned poly. Maybe the two aren't so different after all! These two are a ball of fun and we are super excited to let them share their story and get their perspective.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

26 Juni 201957min

Ep 69 - Jess + Shawn: Round 2

Ep 69 - Jess + Shawn: Round 2

Shawn and Jess come back on 35 episodes later to share what's changed in their lives... Spoiler alert! It's kind of a big transition they have made. We talk about what happens when swinging turns into polyamory, even if you don't think it ever could! They also share a lot of insight on the benefits of forming friendships around the lifestyle. Give it a listen and also go back and check out episode 34. You'll be happy you did and so will we.   Show Notes   Join Our Patreon Community!   $10 Off - Online STI Testing   10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"   https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

24 Juni 20191h 10min

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