NAUGHTY GYM SHOW - Building Stronger Non-Monogamous Relationships

In this powerful Pride Month episode of The Naughty Gym Show, we sit down with advocate and fitness coach Cara Turnquist to tackle one of the fitness industry’s lingering blind spots: true inclusivity for LGBTQ+ individuals.

👉 Why do so many gyms remain unwelcoming—even if they don’t explicitly exclude?

👉 What are the invisible barriers LGBTQ+ folks face just walking into a fitness space?

👉 And why do those of us with privilege have a moral responsibility to fight for change?

Cara shares the origin of her groundbreaking Lift Up program (a safe, empowering gym experience for LGBTQ+ members), personal stories of navigating fatphobia and exclusion, and why representation, small language shifts, and fearless advocacy matter more than ever.

We also unpack:

✅ How gym owners & fitness professionals can make spaces truly inclusive

✅ Why locker rooms and bathrooms are still battlegrounds

✅ How allies can stop sitting quietly on the sidelines

✅ The myth of “neutrality” in today’s climate

✅ Actionable steps for building community and saving lives through fitness

This isn’t just about rainbows on the wall. It’s about creating spaces where everyone feels safe, seen, and free to take up space.

If you’re a gym owner, a coach, a fitness lover—or simply someone who gives a damn about making the world better—this episode is a must-listen. 🎧

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it means to be openly bisexual in swinger and ethically non-monogamous (ENM) spaces, and why it’s time to break the stigma, especially around male bisexuality. 

As a bisexual married couple, we’re often assumed to be straight. But bisexuality doesn’t disappear just because you’re in a “hetero-presenting” relationship. We’re sharing our personal experiences, the double standards we’ve faced, and how we’ve learned to show up more unapologetically in the lifestyle. 

We’ll also explore: 

• Why male bisexuality is still taboo in many swinger spaces 

• How female bisexuality often gets fetishized instead of validated 

• How to start exploring your own bisexuality, whether you’re male, female, partnered, or solo 

• What real allyship looks like in non-monogamous communities 

Whether you’re bi, questioning, or just want to be a better ally, this episode is for you. 🏳️‍🌈 

You deserve to be seen. Your identity is valid. And there’s space for you here. 

If you want to continue the conversation with us, join in the NG Lounge for the “Off The Record” chat in the our Naughty Gym community at www.naughtygym.com 

If you have topics you would like to hear us talk about or someone you would like us to interview, shoot us a message at [email protected]. 

And remember, to Never Stop Playing!

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we sit down with sex educator, writer, and CannaSexual® Ashley Manta for a raw conversation about body image, weight stigma, and what it really means to be seen.

Ashley opens up about her personal journey with GLP-1 medication, navigating public perception, and the grief that comes with being treated better only when you're smaller. We also explore how body autonomy, desire, and visibility intersect—and what happens when the world treats your worth like it’s conditional.

We also talk:

• The emotional whiplash of weight-based validation
• Why “being healthier” isn’t always the full story
• Toxic masculinity, sexual empowerment, and reclaiming space
• How to make peace with your body in a world that profits off your shame

If you’ve ever felt unseen, dismissed, or punished for existing in your body—this episode is for you.

📲 Follow Ashley Manta

Website: ashleymanta.com

Instagram: @cannasexual

Online Courses: https://www.elevatedintimacy.com/

Blog: ashleymanta.substack.com

💬 Want to keep the convo going?

Join our members-only discussion in The After Chat inside our Naughty Gym Lounge at www.naughtygym.com to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest future topics.

If you have topics you would like to hear us talk about or someone you would like us to interview, shoot us a message at [email protected].

And remember, to Never Stop Playing!

In this episode of The Naughty Gym Show, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered recap of our unforgettable retreat in El Salvador! 🌋🌴

From volcano hikes and hidden waterfalls to epic parties and intimate connection circles, this retreat had it all—including a surprise plot twist: a stomach bug that made its way through most of the group. 😅

But even that couldn’t kill the vibe.

We’re sharing:

 • What made this event one of our most powerful yet

 • How the community came together in the face of discomfort

 • Why deep connection was the true focus of the retreat 💞

 • And of course, the legendary Naughty Gym moments you’ve come to expect 🍸🔥

This one had it all—adventure, laughter, vulnerability, and a whole lot of love.

If you missed it, get the inside scoop. If you were there, come relive the magic (and the madness) with us.

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Be Better At Being Bad III - Jan 3-10th, 2025: https://hedonism.com/bbbb

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We spent 30 days at Hedonism Resort coaching fitness classes and playing host for close to 2000 people over that period. This episode is an overview of the whole month, what we learned about ourselves, and some tips we picked up that may help you better enjoy a vacation at this iconic adult playground.

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El Salvador Retreat at Mizata- May 7-12, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/naughty-gym-el-salvador

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Wild & Wise Women's Retreat- Nov 13-16th, 2025 https://www.naughtygym.com/Wild-Wise

Mancation Mountain Men's Retreat- Nov 13-16th, 2025 https://www.naughtygym.com/mancation-mountain

Be Better At Being Bad III - Jan 3-10th, 2025 https://hedonism.com/bbbb

This episode is unlike any we’ve ever recorded.

For the first time, April opens up about some of the deepest wounds from her past—stories she’s rarely shared in public. Like so many women, she endured sexual abuse as a young girl, a trauma that shaped her journey but never defined her. Through years of personal work, she’s fought to reclaim her power, her body, and her voice—emerging as the strong, fearless woman she is today.

But healing is a process, not a destination.

For the past 10 years, we’ve navigated non-monogamy together, dismantling the belief systems we inherited and embracing the expansive, limitless potential of love. We’ve taken our time, been intentional, and built something beautiful.

And yet—April recently discovered an entirely new level of healing through Wild Love Theory.

In this episode, she shares how embracing Wild Love Theory has allowed her to shed some of the final remnants of the pain that trauma left behind. It’s a raw, emotional, and deeply personal conversation about breaking free, finding strength, and learning to love without fear.

This wasn’t an easy episode to record. Vulnerability is scary. But April holds nothing back, offering her story to anyone who has ever struggled with past wounds, control, or fear in their relationships.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by the past, if you’ve ever questioned the limits imposed on love, or if you simply want to hear a story of true resilience and transformation, this episode is for you.

💜 Listen now. This one will stay with you. 💜

DTF, otherwise know as "Down To F^@%," is an acronym that some use disparagingly and others wear as a badge of honor. But what does it mean to be DTF? And why do people label others as DTF much more often than anyone adopts it for themselves?

Do we all define DTF the same? Or differently? Listen in on this episode as we try to get some clarity on what it means to be DTF.

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El Salvador Retreat at Mizata- May 7-12, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/naughty-gym-el-salvador

Smoky Mountain Holidaze- Nov 1-6th, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/smoky-mountain-holidaze

Wild & Wise Women's Retreat- Nov 13-16th, 2025 https://www.naughtygym.com/Wild-Wise

Mancation Mountain Men's Retreat- Nov 13-16th, 2025 https://www.naughtygym.com/mancation-mountain

We interview the creators of the Hacking Love podcast, Anna & Aiden. They have a tremendous podcast focused on deepening commitment through open relationships. Anna is also an expert coach in sexual and hormonal health and can be reached for coaching services at [email protected].

In this episode we discuss all the various ways our lifestyle choices, nutrition, and hormone imbalances can negatively impact our consensual non-monogamy journey and why it is so important to recognize how bad most primary care doctors are at handling these issues.

Through this episode you will undoubtedly come away with some nuggets of wisdom that will help make you healthier, look better in a swimsuit, and be better in bed! If you are struggling to get your hormones balanced and are concerned that your doctor isn't answering all your questions or providing you the service you need, Anna's health coaching services could be your answer. Reach out to her at [email protected]

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Upcoming Events:

El Salvador Retreat at Mizata- May 7-12, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/naughty-gym-el-salvador

Smoky Mountain Holidaze- Nov 1-6th, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/smoky-mountain-holidaze

Watch for more information coming soon about our Men's & Women's retreats!

This episode is a video of Coach Scott's LIVE Keynote address, including the Q&A session, at BBBB 2025 at Hedonism II Resort in Negril, Jamaica. The keynote is followed up with April and Scott discussing more details of Wild Love Theory, it's implications, and the difficulties of implementation. 

Wild Love Theory can work with monogamous as well as non-monogamous relationships, hierarchical or non-hierarchical.

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If you'd like to schedule a free 15 min consult Zoom with us to discuss our 1 on 1 coaching program, click the following link...

https://calendly.com/naughtygym/free-1-on-1-coaching-consult?month=2025-01

Upcoming Events:

El Salvador Retreat at Mizata- May 7-12, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/naughty-gym-el-salvador

Smoky Mountain Holidaze- Nov 1-6th, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/smoky-mountain-holidaze

This episode is our full recap of Be Better At Being Bad, our full resort takeover of Hedonism II Resort, in Negril Jamaica. It took place Jan 4-11th, 2025. We cover some of things that really stood out to us, the progress we've continued to make in our lifestyle journey and the ways we both pushed past some of our comfort zones.

This event takes nearly a year of planning, a BBBB team of 30 volunteers and speakers, and the help of the entire staff of Hedonism Resort.

If you'd like to schedule a free 15 min consult Zoom with us to discuss our 1 on 1 coaching program, click the following link...

https://calendly.com/naughtygym/free-1-on-1-coaching-consult?month=2025-01

👉🏼 Check out www.naughtygym.com to join our community! 👈🏼

Upcoming Events:

El Salvador Retreat at Mizata- May 7-12, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/naughty-gym-el-salvador

Smoky Mountain Holidaze- Nov 1-6th, 2025 - [SOLD OUT] https://www.naughtygym.com/smoky-mountain-holidaze