Normalizing Non-monogamy

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, while we're at it."Show NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift CardJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI TestingScott's Cheap FlightsAtlanta Poly Weekend10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/https://www.hashtagopen.com

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 NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift CardJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI TestingScott's Cheap FlightsPersonal CapitalAtlanta Poly Weekend10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/https://www.lifeontheswingset.com/

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 fourteen children. Well, maybe a few less than that. Either way, this one will make your day, come have a listen! Show NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift CardJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI TestingPersonal CapitalAtlanta Poly Weekend Scott's Cheap Flights10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 but they were anxious to come on the show and share their progress with us. This is an amazing and heartwarming conversation between two people are still in the middle of finding their way.Show NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift CardJoin Our Patreon Community! $10 Off - Online STI TestingPersonal CapitalScott's Cheap Flights10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"Atlanta Poly Weekend - June 7-9https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Scott's Cheap FlightsPersonal Capital10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/http://www.torridsouls.com/

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 NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift CardJoin Our Patreon Community! Personal Capital - Free Money Management$10 Off - Online STI Testing10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 NotesWin a $50 STDCheck.com Gift Card$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating - Free 6 month trial10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating - Free 6 month trial10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/Poly Role Models

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Dating - 6 month free trial10% discount at myonecondoms.com with offer code "Emma"https://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/http://frontporchswingers.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/http://puckerup.com/

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 interview that we are so honored to have been able to be a part of. Thank you to Mila for sharing and taking us along on her journey.Show Notes$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/https://www.instagram.com/fight_boring_marriages

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 TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/http://blackandpoly.org/

We have decided to call this episode "The Parenting Episode" because it is honestly one of the most amazing interviews we have heard about handling being a parent while swinging. It also has one of the craziest blooper moments ever happen in the middle, so give it a listen and you will NOT be disappointed.Show Notes$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

The host and creator of The A-Slut Podcast joins us all the way from New Zealand for an amazing discussion about consent, BDSM, and polyamory. Give it a listen, but only if you like awesome things that are good for your ears.Show Notes$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/https://shows.pippa.io/thea-slutpodcast

Our first (and hopefully not last) interview with a BBC bull who has been exploring the swinging lifestyle for many years as both a single person and while in a couple. It's a fascinating interview with tons of advice for any single guys out there looking to try and navigate the lifestyle. Come on, you know you want to try it. Just listen!Show Notes$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/

This week we have an interview... Duh! It's an amazing interview with a couple who has been exploring swinging for a little over a year and have some fantastic stories as well as one of the funniest coming out to parents stories we've ever heard. Come on, have a listen and a laugh.Show Notes$10 Off - Online STI TestingJoin Our Patreon Community! Kasidie Online Datinghttps://www.normalizingnonmonogamy.com/