The Openlove101 Show

#63 - What is swinging? Yes we can look it up in the dictionary, but we also wanted to talk about what is behind the scenes of swinging and not just the physical activity of it. Let's talk about the foundation of swinging and what it takes to truly "swing." To learn more about open relationships and the lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#62 - A couple asked us if it's bad to fantasize about someone else while being intimate with your partner. Is that wrong? Is it cheating? Is it bad? Let's dive into this rabbit hole of fantasy talk and where it could go! To learn more about the open relationship swinger lifestyle, visit: https://www.openlove101.com

#61 - You're into what?!? You know what you're doing is wrong, RIGHT? Yes, that could be one of the knee jerk responses you could face if you come out as being in open relationships. Thus, it's understandable if it's scary to not tell anyone about your lifestyle preference. Today, John and Jackie talk about their rather different stories on how each of them came out and the consequences of what happened next. To learn more about the open relationship swinger lifestyle, visit: https://www.openlove101.com

#60 - Today we will be talking about the difference between lifestyle dating apps and their mainstream counterparts, if we consider a message non-reply as ghosting, and whether social media makes being in the lifestyle easier or more difficult. We dive into the reasons why being open and honest is vital, and how that can help you to live out the life you want, on all fronts. Finally, we explore some of the cities, states, countries, and continents that are more open to the lifestyle and freedom of sexual expression before John and Jackie share their favorite lifestyle party themes and events with us! To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#59 - For single men entering the club for the first time, it can be confusing to know exactly how to act. Club etiquette is standard for all who attend but it’s important, for single men particularly, to know how they should conduct themselves to ensure that everyone involved is always on the same page. The first thing is to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into, that means doing the appropriate research and, for our club specifically, making sure that your membership documents are signed and valid. We explain why you’ll need to know why you are going to the club and what you’d like to get out of it, why your appearance matters, how to approach couples in the club, and what you should and shouldn’t say. It all boils down to managing your expectations and having authentic conversations, and, if you are a single guy looking to join the scene, be sure to tune in! To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#58 - One of the fun things you can do with your partner is play a little question game that sparks conversation. It's a free and simple thing you can do anytime - during a long car ride, over the dinner table, or just lounging on a lazy Sunday afternoon. What was your first impression about your partner? Have you started to do something because of each other's influence? Do you trust each other? These are just a handful examples and we'll hear a few more from Jackie! To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#57 - In most committed relationships, open and honest communication is hard to come by. Men struggle to be vulnerable in an attempt to preserve their testosterone-driven manhood, while women choose not to share because of fears of being dismissed or, worse, misunderstood. Our guest, Alexandra Stockwell, understood the power of possibilities that lay within relationship coaching when she became a marriage and intimacy expert, making the switch from medicine. She found that helping couples through their relationship troubles also paved the way for her own self-healing. It all comes down to understanding your desires and, after you’ve fully accepted them for yourself, communicating them with your partner with unencumbered emotional expression. These difficult conversations may lead to moments of conflict, and our guest explains why that scenario is actually an opportunity for you and your partner to forge a stronger emotional bond. Alexandra truly believes that compromise does more harm than good and that if you can learn the skill of being in a great relationship, with the understanding that communication is a state of mind which allows you to be vulnerable and share your emotional experiences, then you will be able to use your relationship as a vehicle for personal growth. Learn Alexandra’s six keys to communicating in an uncompromising way, and so much more! To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#56 - Ok so you're interested in this consensual non-monogamy thing, but how do you tell your partner about it? How do you approach the topic and introduce them to CNM without freaking them out?! Listen to this (perhaps together) and discover how! To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#55 - David and Alex of Desirous Party and Dirty Vibes join us to answer questions about unicorns, why being sexually open is not the same as being in the lifestyle, why it's unfair to be restricted from playing with a certain gender, if size matters, and how toys can affect your relationship and the stigma around it. To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

#54 - David and Alex of Desirous Party and Dirty Vibes share how they started their lifestyle events company and how you can best prepare for an event. They give their advice for first-time lifestyle partygoers and how to avoid jealousy and other uncomfortable situations. To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com