We all hope it will never happen to us. But at some point, we all have to deal with an injury or illness affects our play partners, loved ones, and sex life. Today we discuss the painful struggles that result from chronic pain and serious injuries in a BDSM relationship. The frustrating role reversals. The disappointing emotions. And how to cope with these issues so you can enjoy your relationships, your sex, and your play again.

We all hope it will never happen to us. But at some point, we all have to deal with an injury or illness affects our play partners, loved ones, and sex life.

Today we discuss the painful struggles that result from chronic pain and serious injuries in a BDSM relationship. The frustrating role reversals. The disappointing emotions. And how to cope with these issues so you can enjoy your relationships, your sex, and your play again.

PLUS: A lot of talk about hoes, and Cassie compares play to crab cakes.

Although we all hope it will never happen to us, at some point in our lives we will have to deal with an injury or illness that will affect our play partners, our loved ones, and our sex life.

Today we’re going to discuss the painful struggles, the frustrating role reversals, and the disappointing emotions that result from having chronic pain or serious injuries in a BDSM relationship. We’ll also give you some advice on how to cope with these issues so you can enjoy your relationships, your sex, and your play again.

PLUS: A lot of talk about hoes, and Cassie compares play to crab cakes.

As poly parents we have a lot of questions around the effects that our relationships have on our children. So, we decided to get the answers from straight from the horse's mouth. Mancub (our teenager) has grown up in a poly household since he was a toddler. In this very special episode he gives you the brutally honest answers to your questions about the good… and the bad… of growing up in an openly poly household.

How do children in a poly household explain their family to classmates and teachers? Are they bullied? How comfortable are they when meeting new partners? Would they prefer their parents to be monogamous if they had the choice? What interaction do they want with past partners when relationships change?

As poly parents, we have a lot of questions about the effects that our relationships have on our children. So, we decided to get the answers from straight from the horse’s mouth. Mancub (our teenager) has grown up in a poly household since he was a toddler. He’s met (some of) our partners, formed sibling relationships with other polycule kids, cohabited with two of our partners who lived with us, and come out about his family at school.

In this very special episode, he gives you the brutally honest answers to your questions about the good… and the bad… of growing up in an openly poly household.

What do you say when your ten year old saw you on Pornhub (and that guy you're with isn't your husband)? Can you be happy after discovering kink and then leaving it behind? What should you do when your dog swallows your butt plug and your vet is on the warpath? What skills do you need to survive as a monogamous person with a polyamorous partner? On today’s episode, Cassie and Rigel answer these questions and more.

What do you say when your ten year old saw you on Pornhub (and that guy wasn’t your husband)? Can you be happy after discovering kink and then leaving it behind? What should you do when your dog swallows your butt plug and your vet is on the warpath? What skills do you need to survive as a monogamous person with a polyamorous partner? On today’s episode, Cassie and Rigel answer these questions and more.

PLUS: Cassie finds a cuddle buddy, we review Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman, and we answer your questions about unhealthy relationships.

As the power dynamic encroaches further into everyday life, boundaries can get murky. In a relationship built on inequality, what constitutes a healthy relationship? On today’s episode we’re talking about power exchange, the rights of a submissive, and what it takes to build a power exchange relationship where all parties are healthy and thriving.

Power exchange. For some of us, it’s a need every bit as important as religion, being non-monogamous, or having a child. But as the power dynamic encroaches further into everyday life, boundaries can get murky. In a relationship built on inequality, what constitutes a healthy relationship?

On today’s episode we’re talking about power exchange, the rights of a submissive, and what it takes to build a power exchange relationship where all parties are healthy and thriving.

PLUS: Cassie gets a new flogger, and we launch a free online training on how you can build amazing polyamorous relationships.

Forgiveness is a powerful and necessary tool in any relationship; one most of us take it for granted. But if you want to solve conflict and create healthy relationships, mastering forgiveness is essential. Today we are talking to Sri Richard and Sri Namaste about how to connect with your partners, let go of past hurt, communicate productively, and why forgiveness should never be mistaken for weakness.