We’re back with part two of Jessica’s conversation with polyamorous couple, Melanie and AJ. Today, they talk about raising kids in a polyamorous home, and how it brings more love and community into their lives. Melanie and AJ share what their ‘coming out’ experience was like with their families, and how Melanie’s using TikTok to express herself and break stigmas around sex, bisexuality, and polyamory.

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Melanie and AJ’s relationship journey is a beautiful example of how polyamory looks different for everyone. In part one of this two-part conversation, you’ll hear their story of falling in love in their 20s, getting pregnant, and the challenges they faced in those early stages. AJ shares how he was initially wired for monogamy, while Melanie wanted to explore her bisexuality, and what this meant for the evolution of their relationship and becoming polyamorous.

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Evita Sawyers is a content creator, educator, and coach who helps people transition from monogamy to non-monogamy. Today, Evita shares her journey into non-monogamy during marriage and finding a swinging community. Jess and Evita also talk about reclaiming your sexual agency through self-pleasure and raising kids when you’re non-monogamous.

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The Funny Dom is back on the show for a fun and insightful Q&A episode on Dom/sub dynamics, polyamory, and kink. If you’re interested in trying out the Dom/sub life, he shares what to know about opening a conversation with your partner and why vetting a potential partner is a critical step. The Funny Dom also answers questions about his dating life and why he’s a fan of the ‘birthday party’ vs. ‘kitchen table’ dynamic in the polyamorous world.

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Emma and Fin share their 15-year journey of being non-monogamous and their more recent transition into polyamory. They talk about non-monogamy as an aspect of their relationship, and their seasons of closing and opening. Emma and Fin talk about finding community, sharing their relationship dynamic with friends and family, and how exploring polyamory has changed them personally and in marriage. Be sure to check out their podcast, Normalizing Non-Monogamy!

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McLean McGown, postpartum doula and host of Mother The Mother podcast, joins Jess for a conversation on how polyamory has deepened Jess's marriage, how she’s on the path to becoming a mother via surrogacy, and what Jess desires for her family dynamic.

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Layla London from The Curious Girl Diaries is on the show to talk about her journey from a 3.5-year self-imposed dry spell to her sexual awakening. She talks about getting clear in her desires and creating a ‘sex bucket list,’ and how liberating this part of herself has allowed for more play and curiosity in life.

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As a Sex, Love, and Relationships Coach, Serena Rose is passionate about helping couples and individuals embrace love, communication, and their kinks. Today, Serena vulnerably shares how her sexual trauma and healing journey led her into her calling of becoming a sex coach. Serena goes deep into how she learned to love herself after sexual assault and ways to navigate STI conversations, along with ways to bring play into your life — this is a beautiful, heart-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Get ready for a thoughtful and juicy conversation with The Funny Dom on the behaviors, identities, and overall relationship dynamic of dominance and submission. He also takes us on a journey through a D/s scene, providing insight and tips into how you could play around with this dynamic in your own life.

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Nadège is a sex scholar, writer, and fiction novelist with a passion for wellness, spirituality, and sexuality. This episode is an exploration of erotic wellness, expressing desires, and exploring fantasy and desire.

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