Chaneè and Libby answer a question from a listener who identifies as asexual who asked about non-sexual polyamorous relationships. Chaneè identifies as almost-megasexual, Libby identifies as greyace/demisexual, so you can imagine that it is a RICH conversation. They talk about nonsexual partnerships, chosen family, grief, vulnerability and choosing the love that you want for your life. This one is not to be missed!
Amatonormativity: https://elizabethbrake.com/amatonormativity 
Relationship Smorgasbord: https://www.instagram.com/p/CS9n8mqL4ys/?hl=en 
Southwest Lovefest (use code 'go slow' for 10% off):  
Find Chaneè on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaneespeaks/ 
The Intentional Polyamory Cohort: https://intentionalpolyamory.netlify.app/ 
Schedule time with Chaneè: https://calendly.com/ChaneeSpeaks

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What if We Don't Have Sex? With Chaneè Jackson Kendall

Grounded in reality and untamed honesty, Libby Sinback tackles the hard questions about how to create and maintain authentic, loving and healthy nonmonogamous relationships.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Relationships

If you're struggling and need help with your relationships, where should you turn? Libby shares her advice on how to find good help.
Meta analyses of studies that show that therapeutic alliance matters more than therapeutic modality for positive outcomes in therapy: https://psycnet.apa.org/PsycARTICLES/journal/pst/55/4 APA article explaining: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/11/ce-corner-relationships

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How to Get Help

What is compersion? Can you cultivate compersion in yourself and in your relationships? Libby invites Marie Thouin, PhD to discuss her research and book on this important and sometimes misunderstood topic in polyamory.
Marie's book! https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538183939/What-Is-Compersion-Understanding-Positive-Empathy-in-Consensually-Non-Monogamous-Relationships 
Marie's Compersion Resources: https://www.whatiscompersion.com/ 
Marie's Coaching Website: https://www.loveinsight-dating.com/ 
Marie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_insight_dating/

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Nerding out on Compersion with Marie Thouin

Libby is joined by Genevieve King of Chill Polyamory to discuss individualism, community care, and ways you can shift your mindset to ecological thinking within polyamorous (or not!) relationship structures.
Genevieve's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/chillpolyamory 
Genevieve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PUizxdp_vj2A5fUdBgzgw 
Genevieve's website: https://www.chillpolyamory.com/

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Community Care with Genevieve of Chill Polyamory

Libby invites Courtney Brame of Something Positive for Positive People to discuss herpes, stigma, and sexual health.

Something Positive for Positive People: https://www.spfpp.org/ 
SPFPP Podcast: https://www.spfpp.org/podcast Herpes Stigma Virtual Conference in May: https://www.spfpp.org/offerings/p/conferences 
Courtney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneybrame_/

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Sexual Health When You're Positive with Courtney Brame

Libby discusses the distinction between offers and requests in relating and how important it can be to make sure you're saying what you actually mean.


Kai Cheng Thom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaichengthom/?hl=en Spectrum of Consent: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kvYW4eSVKRuwUt5Mc-DnCyNVzvA036f8/view?usp=sharing 
Marcia Baczynski on Desire Smuggling: https://askingforwhatyouwant.com/desire-smuggler/ 
27 Alternatives to "Is this Okay?": https://askingforwhatyouwant.com/27-alternatives-to-asking-is-this-okay/

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What if We Don't Have Sex? With Chaneè Jackson Kendall

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