With Poly Anna

On today’s episode, Marla Renee Stewart (s3xuality educator and founder of Velvet Lips) and I talk about dating while depressed, what causes the spark to fade in a relationship, what gets New Relationship Energy down, and her event coming up the weekend of September 5 in Atlanta, Georgia , S3x Down South! Suggested Links: @VelvetLipsSxEd (Facebook Twitter Instagram) @sexdownsouthatl | IG: @sdscon (Sex Down South Conference) velvetlipssexed.com  sexdownsouth.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesar_Chavez  https://www.ancient.eu/Colosseum/ (scroll down to the section on games and shows) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We celebrate episode 50 with Andre Shatki in a conversation about talking dirty, code switching, SESTA/FOSTA, and Mariska Hargitay. Andre Shakti is a journalist, educator, performer, activist, and professional slut living in Baltimore, MD. Andre frequently lectures, coaches and advises on the intersecting issues of sexual health, politics and pleasure, race, trauma, gender diversity, sex worker rights, non-monogamy, and queerness.  Suggested Links: Twitter: @andreshakti  Facebook & Fetlife: "Andre Shakti"  ms.andre.shakti@gmail.com  IAmPoly.net Slixa.com patreon.com/IAmPolyamorous http://tinahorn.net/ Suggested Hashtags:  #AndreShakti  #ProfessionalSlut  #SexyEd  #PolyamoryPundit  #YesAStripper --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Need a little more Dirty Lola in your life? Here's your first taste. Join me for today's conversation with the brilliant edutainer, Dirty Lola of S3x Ed A G Go. Suggested Links: @Dirtylola (IG & Twitter)  http://sexedagogo.com/  *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss Desire Resorts, types of friendships, triggers, and an email from Real Deal Neal.  WithPolyAnna.com  Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna  WithPolyAnna.com/Contact  Suggested Links: https://www.desire-experience.com/contact-us/ https://twitter.com/SwingDownUnder?lang=en https://twitter.com/TorridSouls?lang=en *Theme Music: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Kitty Chambliss joins me for a real and raw conversation about coming out of depression as she mastered pole fitness, her personal journey in ethical non-monogamy as an ex-cheater, and her outreach/education/authorship tackling jealousy.  Suggested Links: lovingwithoutboundaries.com lovingwithoutboundaries.com/apply https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36358124-jealousy-survival-guide Suggested Hashtags: #lovingwithoutboundaries #kittychambliss #polytalkbykitty *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

A question on online dating, socializing, education, and a quote of the day on codependent relationships.  WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna WithPolyAnna.com/Contact WithPolyAnna.com/Social Suggested Links:  https://www.playboy.com/read/ezra-miller-fantastic-beasts-interview https://people.com/music/bella-thorne-talks-open-relationship-mod-sun-tana-mongeau/ https://people.com/music/bella-thorne-talks-open-relationship-mod-sun-tana-mongeau/ https://meaww.com/bella-thorne-mod-sun-break-up-instagram-row-fight-coachella-the-1975-tana-mongeau https://thelingeriejournal.com/coquettes-40th-anniversary-collection/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-zen/201609/6-signs-codependent-relationship Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Ruby Johnson (Black Sex Geek/Poly Dallas Millennium) and I discuss racial and social dynamics in s3x minority groups and her experiences in outreach and counseling.  Suggested Links:  www.blacksexgeek.net  www.polydallasmillennium.com  rubyjohnsonlcsw@gmail.com http://www.afrosexology.com/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00048nd (play back from yesterday's BBC Radio show) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/6rcJPc7yvWCc909G2M022W/mobeen-azhar https://badgirlsbible.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spiritual.slut.1111/ http://ncsfreedom.org/ Suggested Hashtags: #blacksexgeek  #PDM2018 #nuthinbutluv💋 *Theme Music: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We have a mini conversation with my photographer @FemmeArtBoudoir, and answer a question about how to start learning about ethical non-monogamy if you are considering it. WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna WithPolyAnna.com/Contact Suggested Links: https://www.femmeartboudoir.com/ https://www.hashtagopen.com/ https://www.polyfinda.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Slut-Practical-Relationships-Adventures/dp/1587613379 https://www.polyamorytoolkit.com/ http://lovingwithoutboundaries.com/books/ *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We take a trip to Toyland in our conversation with Hunter Riley of Self Serve Toys. Curious about what lubricant is best and what toys are on-trend? How to play like a P0rnstar? These questions and more are answered on today's show.  Suggested Links: https://www.instagram.com/huntergathererriley/ https://www.selfservetoys.com/ https://www.selfservetoys.com/classes/classes-online/ https://vimeo.com/selfservetoys http://abqkis.com/ outaboutsex.com @HunterGathererRiley on FB & Instagram  SFW twitter: @hunteroriley  NSFW twitter: @hornyhuntressmv http://sexedagogo.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39070119-the-consent-guidebook https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_response_cycle https://www.blushnovelties.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theohchallenge/ Suggested Hashtags: #albuquerque #professionalpervert #sexshoponline *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss single males in the lifestyle, reformative justice, how I get show topics, synergy for social change, and my journey into writing books.  WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna Suggested Links: https://priorysociety.com/podcast/ instagram.com/ourunicorndiaries atticuspoetry.com https://www.polyamorytoolkit.com/ https://koecreation.com/ https://www.amazon.com/JEALOUSY-SURVIVAL-GUIDE-secure-relationship-ebook/dp/B075ZN3YCC *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Today's conversation features Susan Wright of the National Coalition for S3xual Freedom (NCSF). We discuss what NCSF has done so far to fight for s3xual freedom and privacy rights, and what there is still left to do.  Suggested Links: www.ncsfreedom.org  www.facebook.com/ncsfreedom  https://twitter.com/NCSF https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_v._Texas https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-22931-007 https://www.apnews.com/ec7bca54931544f7b71651406566206b https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Wiseman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer Suggested Hashtags: #NCSF  #ConsentCounts  #MeToo *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss this and next Tuesday's conversations, that little green monster always popping up (jealousy), and the very first quote of the day! WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna WithPolyAnna.com/Contact Suggested Links:  https://koecreation.com/  https://www.swlovefest.com/  http://ncsfreedom.org/  https://lexisylver.com/  https://www.sexdownsouth.com/ https://www.sdc.com/ https://www.sdc.com/author/polyanna/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana%C3%AFs_Nin https://www.allure.com/story/just-how-bad-are-extensions-for-your-hair https://www.bustle.com/articles/188094-7-polyamorous-people-on-overcoming-jealousy *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Today we feature a conversation with Koe Creation, the second generation s3x educator for the 21st Century! This weekend their premier book, and memoir titled This Heart Holds Many; My Life as the Non-Binary Millennial Child of a Polyamorous Family was published through Thorntree Press. Today we will discuss their life and the process of crafting their story. Suggested Links:  http://Koecreation.com  https://www.amazon.com/This-Heart-Holds-Many-Polyamorous/dp/1944934723 https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Paganism https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42789727-this-heart-holds-many Guest Social Media: @Koecreate Guest Email: KoeCreation@gmail.com *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss Tuesday's collaborative episode (Jolly Polys), correcting word choice in better ways, and the plan for upcoming seasons with Poly Anna.  WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna Suggested Links: https://lexisylver.com/ swlovefest.com https://www.transformativejustice.eu/en/what-are-ca-and-tj/ *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Jansen and Chris of Relationship Riot unite with Poly Anna as Jolly Polys to discuss r@pe fantasy, BD$M, and exhibitionism as irreverently as possible.  RelationshipRiot.com  WithPolyAnna.com Suggested Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyched/200805/why-do-women-have-erotic-rape-fantasies https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/madison-county/police-woman-filed-false-sexual-assault-report-after-incident-in-state-park https://thoughtcatalog.com/janet-bloomfield/2015/02/5-reasons-women-love-rape-fantasies/ https://eforms.com/consent/sexual/  https://abovethelaw.com/2015/02/fifty-shades-of-legal-liability-legal-risks-of-kinky-sex/ *Jolly Poly Theme music "All That " www.bendsound.com *Poly Anna Theme Music "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss my recently announced collaboration with SDC, an incredible letter from another listener so good we are going to take it further into a full blog piece and we will finish up with a follow up on something I brought up on Tuesday’s episode, sexual hazing, and stigmas in general that sex minority groups have to contend with.  WithPolyAnna.com WithPolyAnna.com/Contact Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna Suggested Links:  SDC.com Use Code 32468 for a 20-day free trial to expand your s3xual network as a member of SDC. https://www.sdc.com/?s=poly+anna swlovefest.com https://www.morethantwo.com/polyglossary.html *Theme Music "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

Join a conversation with Baron Saber, a single male (bull) in the Lifestyle (swinging culture). We had a great chat about Lifestyle etiquette, s3xual hazing, and how to get started if you are newly considering it.  Suggested Links: sdc.com (Use Code 32468 for a 20-day free trial to expand your s3xual network as a member of SDC) https://twitter.com/baronsaber https://www.lifestylelounge.com/ https://www.sls.com/ https://www.safsocial.com/ https://mywildlifestyle.com/ https://www.kasidie.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050032/ *Theme Song: "Somthin for Ya" by Mnage Quad  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

 We will read and go over a heart wrenching letter from one of you, and questions from Facebook and Instagram. WithPolyAnna.com Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna Suggested Links: southwestlovefest.com morethantwo.com/polyamory openingup.net/2012/01/31/battling-breast-cancer-with-multiple-partners/ grief.com suicidepreventionlifeline.org plushlife.org youngswingersweek.com sdc.com gawleyplasticsurgery.com *Theme Song: "Somthin for Ya" by Mnage Quad  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

I met with the co-creators/co-producers of Southwest Love Fest (SWLF) coming up later this month in Tucson, Arizona. We discuss what to expect at SWLF, the local poly community there, and how Kate Kincaid and Sara Bachman-Williams began living a polyamorous lifestyle.   Suggested Links:   southwestlovefest.com  facebook.com/SWLoveFest https://twitter.com/swlovefest  https://www.instagram.com/southwestlovefest/  amazon.com/Stranger-Strange-Land-Robert-Heinlein swlovefest.com/speakers2019  tucsoncounselingassociates.com  Suggested Hashtags: #SWLF  #SWLF2019  #southwestlovefest  #ethicalnonmonogamy  #polyamory  *Theme Song: "Somethin for Ya" by Mnage Quad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support

We discuss overlapper inner conflict, prohibition of love, Conversations with Poly Anna upcoming interviews for March, an upcoming collaboration, and my Professional Guidance Page.  WithPolyAnna.com/Contact Patreon.com/WithPolyAnna Suggested Links: https://www.swlovefest.com/, http://relationshipriot.com/, https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/fallacies/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withpolyanna/support