Leah returns to share her latest polyamorous explorations!

00:00 She is DONE with shame and excited for period sex!

06:31 How do I get a girlfriend? Leah is willing to fill in as a service Top and desires a femme Top, is exploring steering clear of men on dating apps, she and Luna commiserate on the experience of being straight-trained (comphet) bi girls.

15:40 Going from open to polyamorous: past dating baggage plus the realities of time, priorities, and relationship hierarchies.

21:47 Best dating question: “what’s bad about you in a relationship?” Reassurance is normal, building trust, and lessons learned from being a “chill girl” in hookup culture.

29:18 Practicing easy come easy go vibes in a new romantic partnership, noticing her own needs during sex, figuring out in real time with her partners what her body wants, and Luna offers scripts for how to communicate in the moment.

45:07 Learning how to navigate jealousy in polyamory, the importance of asking for what you want and allowing people to show up, plus the pitfalls of anticipating reactions.

57:36 Rethinking having kids, dreams of poly community, detached dating defense mechanisms, leaning into comfort and trust as turn-ons.

📈 STATS | 30s queer woman, she/her pronouns, non-monogamous, married 11 years, screenwriter

🔗 LEAH LINKS | @newtononmonogamy / @leahfolta

Leah's episode from April 2019 | The Woman Who Asks You Out

Leah’s episode from May 2023 | We’re Open and Queer

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