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June 15, 202239. Polyamorous Parenting with Melanie and AJ, Part 2
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Navigating polyamory with kids
How to build a foundation of openness, honesty, & trust
Breaking polyamory stigmas on TikTok
Melanie & AJ’s ‘coming out’ process to their families
Exploring & leaning into your curiosity and desires
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TikTok: @melanie_morton_
Instagram: @melanieemorton
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43 min
June 08, 202238. Bisexuality + Becoming Polyamorous with Melanie and AJ, Part 1
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.
In this episode of Open Late
The early challenges of Melanie & AJ’s relationship
Going from the verge of divorce to healthy polyamory
Melanie coming out as bisexual & AJ’s evolution from monogamy
Bringing self-discovery with others into your partnership
Follow Melanie & AJ:
TikTok: @melanie_morton_
Instagram: @melanieemorton
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47 min
June 01, 202237. Polyamory, Pleasure, and Education with Evita Sawyers
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Evita’s origin story of becoming non-monogamous
Opening her marriage & finding a swinging community
Owning your sexuality through self-pleasure
Not losing yourself in parenthood
Navigating sex conversations with your kids
Follow Evita:
Instagram: @lavitaloca34
Facebook: facebook.com/lavitalocasawyers
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56 min
May 25, 202236. Kinky Communities and Q&A with the Funny Dom
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Vetting: topics to cover before entering a D/s dynamic
Workshops, education, and training for a submissive
Kink communities to find play partners
Diversity within the kink space
The Funny Dom’s current relationships
‘Kitchen table’ & ‘birthday party’ polyamory
Follow The Funny Dom:
Instagram: @thefunnydomreturns
Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefunnydom
Connect with Jessica:
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Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
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1 hr 11 min
May 18, 202235. 15 Years of Non-Monogamy with Emma & Fin
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!
In this episode of Open Late
Emma & Fin’s 15-year journey of non-monogamy into polyamory
Finding community & blending friendship with sexual exploration
How their podcast has created a community
Navigating falling in love with other people
Letting go of what you know to create what you desire
Recognizing complacency & showing up better for your partner
Follow Emma & Fin:
Instagram: @nnmpodcast
Podcast: Normalizing Non-Monogamy
Website: normalizingnonmonogamy.com
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1 hr 9 min
May 11, 202234. Ready for Motherhood with McLean McGown
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.
In this episode of Open Late
How polyamory has deepened Jess’s marriage
Misconceptions about non-monogamy
Why Jess is seeking a surrogate & the surrogacy process
Challenging the nuclear family dynamic: the power of community in polyamory & motherhood
Longterm partnerships: how to start a conversation on opening up your relationship
Follow McLean:
Instagram: @motherthemother
Website: www.motherthemother.com
Podcast: Mother The Mother
Resources:
Want/Will/Won’t List
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49 min
May 04, 202233. Your Sex Bucket List with Layla London from The Curious Girl Diaries
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Using a ‘sex bucket list’ to communicate what you desire
Trusting her intuition: looking for a threesome
Choosing to be anonymous & the evolution of Layla’s podcast
How porn is a performance, not sex education
Self-discovery in sex, BDSM & staying curious about what you enjoy
Follow Layla:
Instagram: @the_curiousgirldiaries
Website: thecuriousgirldiaries.com
Podcast: The Curious Girl Diaries
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
Youtube: Open Late Podcast
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52 min
April 27, 202232. Sex, Love, Trauma and Communication with Serena Rose
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Serena’s journey: Catholic upbringing to a sex and love coach
Navigating sexuality and finding your voice after sexual trauma
Learning to love herself after sexual assault & contracting HSV
How to open up conversations around STIs
How Serena’s marriage dynamic is opening-up
Follow Serena:
Instagram: @spiritualsexcoach
That Sex Chick Podcast
Sex & Love Co: thatsexchick.com
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51 min
April 20, 202231. Service Daddy Sex Ed with the Funny Dom
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.
In this episode of Open Late
The creation of The Funny Dom & the censorship on social media
‘Service Daddy’: education, sadism, & embracing his full identity
Becoming aware of how your kink behaviors may be showing up in your relationship
The dynamic of Dominant/submissive identities in relationships
Tips for exploring a D/s dynamic with your partner
Growth opportunities & finding play in kink and BDSM
Follow The Funny Dom:
Instagram: @thefunnydomreturns
Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefunnydom
Resources:
BDSM Quiz: bdsmtest.org
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @journey.with.jessica | @openlatethepodcast
Website: openlatepodcast.com | jessicaesfandiary.com
Youtube: Open Late Podcast
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51 min
April 13, 202230. What is Erotic Wellness with Nadège
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.
In this episode of Open Late
Nadège’s study of porn at Berkeley
Communication through porn and BDSM
Fantasies and making the taboo not so taboo
Nadège’s deep dive into astrology
The power of creative writing for expressing emotions and desires
Follow Nadège:
Instagram: @pleasurescience
Website: pleasurescience.com
Erotic Astrology e-books (use code “openlate” for 20% off!)
Connect with Jessica:
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Feminist Film Awards Conference in Canada
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44 min

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Welcome to Open Late, a deep dive into all kinds of relationships. Let’s explore the multi-faceted, frequently misunderstood, dynamics of polyamory and being “open” even means. Weekly on…