Welcome to Slutty Activism, the podcast that’s building a new, pleasure-based movement against fascism where you can learn to create more connections, experience more pleasure, and make the world suck less by being an extraordinary lover. No experience necessary! All aspiring sluts, regardless of gender, orientation, or relationship style preferences are welcome here. The show is hosted by Sarah Martin, an anti-fascist sex and dating coach who helps horny people get laid ethically using a pr ...
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Sexual Craftsmanship is the podcast for men in STEM who struggle with dating, sex, and relationships. If you’ve ever suspected you’re being lied to about how dating and sex work, if you’re caught up in analysis paralysis and wish you knew what to do to move forward, or if you just want to start having awesome sex already, you’re in the right place. No experience necessary! Goodbye frustration and uncertainty, hello fun and pleasure! Your host, Certified Sex Coach, sociologist, and total nerd ...
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Are you tired of chasing performance outcomes, and no matter how hard you work, you still feel stuck and overlooked? As a result, you're not reaching your personal or leadership potential. The truth is, no one is coming to develop you. No matter how hard you work and how many hours you put in - the day-to-day demands will always take over. If you want to feel better and reach your potential, you must develop your self-leadership. It's time to rewrite your rules and reclaim your purpose, and ...
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EP21: The Lies Leaders Believe with Sarah Ciavarri
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In this week's episode, Sarah Ciavarri joins us to talk about her book, Finding Our Way to Truth: Seven Lies Leaders Believe and How to Let Them Go. Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, CDTLF, Founder of Level Up Leadership, LLC, loves seeing leaders get excited about their lives and futures. As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, trained in all of Dr. …
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In this episode of The Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, your host and Executive Coach, Michelle Nicole Marti, takes the spotlight to address the intricate challenges that come hand in hand with stepping into a new professional role. Transitioning into a new position can be exhilarating yet nerve-wracking, and Michelle is here to guide you through …
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Episode 19: Building Bridges for Connection and Collaboration through Safe Conversations® with Carlee Myers
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Welcome to this insightful episode of our podcast, where we have the pleasure of connecting with Carlee Myers, a Stress Expert and Safe Conversations facilitator. In this episode, Carlee takes us on a journey to understand the profound impact of stress on our bodies and communication. As a stress expert, Carlee sheds light on how stress can manifes…
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Episode 18: Reframing the Workscape for Retention Revival with Terra L. Fletcher
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Show Notes In this week's episode of the Human-Centric Leadership Podcast, we are delighted to welcome Terra L. Fletcher, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and consultant. With her extensive experience working with various businesses and leaders, Terra brings valuable insights and best practices on employee retention. In today's show, Terra em…
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Episode 17: F.E.A.R.lessly Navigating the Workplace: Conquering Fear and Thriving
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Today we have an amazing and horizon-expanding conversation with Cate Hollowitsch about the important subject of fear! Cate Hollowitsch is the Chief Marketing Officer for Nesnah Ventures, a private equity firm. Cate is an energetic, results-driven marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience and a proven track record in all areas of…
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Sometimes we have the talent and everything else needed to get a promotion but we don’t have a clear strategy and plan to turn it into a reality. Today on the Human Centric Leadership podcast, we are discussing our recipe for securing promotions. Tuning in, you will hear about how Michelle found success in her career, what set her apart from her co…
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Episode 15: Energy Series | How Limiting Beliefs Hurt You
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In this episode we delve into the concept of limiting beliefs and their profound impact on our effectiveness as leaders. Beliefs are the deeply rooted convictions we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. As highlighted by Tony Robbins, our beliefs have the power to shape our perception of reality and influence our outcomes. Michelle Nicole s…
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Episode 14: Energy Series | Using Both Masculine & Feminine Energy for Success with Kathryn Morrison
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The world we live in is full of dualities and few are more distinct than the split between masculine energy and feminine energy. While many of us choose to focus on only one of these energies, the path to realizing your full potential can only be achieved with a healthy balance of both. Today is part two of our chat with Kathryn Morrison as we begi…
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Episode 13: Energy Series | The 7 Levels of Energy
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Performance is just the things we’re doing. Who we are is who we are being while we do those things. In a continuation of our energy series, this episode explores the exciting world of human performance and what it means to step into your potential. Your mental ability and strength play such a big part in how you show up. Tuning in, you’ll hear Mic…
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Episode 12: Energy Series | Strengthening Self-leadership Amidst External Influences
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Finding the balance between connecting with your inner guide and navigating the influences and expectations that shape your leadership identity can be difficult. Still, by strengthening your self-leadership, you can tackle these issues! Today the brilliant Kathryn Morrison joins us on the Human-Centric Leadership podcast. Kathryn is an ex-tech work…
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Episode 11: Energy Series | What is Core Energy
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If you’ve ever been curious about where motivation comes from or had questions about why you always seem to perform so well under pressure, then this episode is for you! In today’s conversation, we kick off our energy series (and no, we’re not talking about the energy that gets you off the couch) by unpacking the concept of core energy and the many…
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Episode 10: How to Inspire Team Performance
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As a business leader, if you want to achieve the goals that you have set for your organization, start focusing less on the outcomes themselves and more on developing the people in your team! Why? The answers can all be found in this episode. As we discuss today, only 3% of people set and achieve their business goals, and it is your responsibility a…
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Episode 9: Learn To Negotiate in All Aspects of Your Life with Joanne Zuk - Part 2
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Welcome to part two of our conversation with Joanne Zuk, as she continues her masterclass in negotiation! Joanne is a business strategist and consultant who works with large, complex organizations to help them develop strategies to meet their goals and create cultures that help them execute their strategies. She’s also on a mission to help women de…
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Episode 8: Learn To Negotiate in All Aspects of Your Life with Joanne Zuk - Part 1
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Today we are sharing the first part of an amazing conversation with Joanne Zuk, on how to become the best negotiator that you can be. It is no understatement that this exploration could completely revolutionize your approach to this important part of all of our lives, and something that we as women often struggle with. Joanne is a business strategi…
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Episode 7: How To Figure Out What You Want and Ask for It
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Have you ever found yourself struggling to identify what you really want? Or felt dread at the prospect of asking for a raise? If so, you are not alone. There are many complicated factors that prevent us from identifying (and asking for) what we really want, all of which can be difficult to address when you lack the proper knowledge or insight. In …
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Episode 6: People-Pleasing, Self-Deception & Empathy
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As a dedicated and hardworking employee, you’re committed to the company’s mission and always strive to add value. As a team player, you understand the importance of working together to achieve success, but despite your positive energy and optimism, you can sense that something is off. Although everyone appears to share the same values, you notice …
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Episode 5: 5 Reasons We Resist Self-Development
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Are you experiencing enough growth in your life? And if not, what stops you from stepping outside your comfort zone? Today on the show, we take a closer look at the concept of self-development and unpack five powerful reasons why we resist it. We inspect how a lack of self-belief can hold you back, how being too comfortable in the safety zone can s…
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To attain a new reality we have to first see and then believe in a new one. But how do we accomplish that? Today, we are back for part two, of the Manage Your Mind series! Where we are diving into how to let go of those limiting beliefs, and how to reverse-engineer your thoughts to get results. We start the conversation with a real-life example of …
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Do you ever feel like you are in dissonance with yourself? There’s a big difference between pursuing the external goals that would look great on a resume versus pursuing the internal goals that sound great in a eulogy, and many people fall into the trap of the former. In this, the first episode of Human-Centric Leadership, as we begin our journey t…
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Episode 2: Mastery vs Performance Orientation
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Have you ever been curious about what motivates you? For example, what drives you to complete certain tasks with enthusiasm and ease while others require you to bribe and coerce yourself into doing them? As it turns out, there are insightful theories that can help us better understand what motivates us and how internal and external factors can impa…
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Have you ever witnessed a situation where two people experience the same thing but have two completely different beliefs? Today we dive deep into everything “beliefs" — are you ready? Welcome back to another episode of Human-Centric Leadership, with your host Michelle Nicole Martin, here to provoke your thoughts and teach you how to lead with purpo…
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Are you tired of chasing performance outcomes, and no matter how hard you work, you still feel stuck and overlooked? As a result, you're not reaching your personal or leadership potential. The truth is, no one is coming to develop you. No matter how hard you work and how many hours you put in - the day-to-day demands will always take over. If you w…
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Before bidding you adieu until season 2, I have a surprise for you ;) Today, we're welcoming friend-of-the-podcast Ruan Willow to share a steamy excerpt from her Decadent Erotica Anthology. Audio erotica is a powerful form of fantasy fuel. If you’ve never tried it before, I invite you to get curious about whether audio erotica might provide you wit…
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B5: Slowing Down for More Pleasure with Lucy Rowett
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Have you ever noticed how hard it is to slow down? Have you ever struggled to rest, or felt like down time was something you needed to earn and that you only deserved after hard work? Living under capitalism, society discourages rest and valorizes productivity. But what if slowing the fuck down is just the thing you need to unlock entirely new expe…
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B4: Porn Literacy with Cam Fraser: A More Conscious Use of Porn
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A lot of the discourse in the world around porn is binary. Either someone is anti-porn or pro-porn. What gets lost in the shuffle is that a lot of people still choose to engage with porn. What might a pro-choice approach to porn look like, and how can we critically evaluate our relationship with porn in service of pleasure? Today, we're joined by C…
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B3: Cannabis and Pleasure with Dr. Norelyn Parker
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In the wake of increasing legalization of recreational cannabis, have you been at least a little bit curious about how cannabis could be used as a pathway to new pleasure experiences? Today, we're joined by Dr. Norelyn Parker on this special bonus episode of Slutty Activism to talk about the uncommon pleasure opened up by working with your endocann…
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B2: Oral Sex with Carla Crivaro: Giving For Your Pleasure
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Open wide, friend, and let’s take a deep throat… I mean, a deep dive on oral sex! Today, we're joined by Carla Crivaro on this special bonus episode of Slutty Activism to talk about the uncommon pleasure you can experience while giving oral sex. Carla is a certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach who works with men and women from around the world. …
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B1: Ecosensuality with Jess Lieu: Sensuous Connection to the More-Than-Human World
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Have you ever thought about practices of pleasure that expand beyond the human? What opportunties for pleasure exist in sensual connection to the More-Than-Human world? Today, we're joined by Jess Lieu on this special bonus episode of Slutty Activism to talk about the uncommon pleasure you can experience by developing a practice of ecosensuality. J…
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Did you know that your sexuality can be a site of resistance against oppression? Listen to this episode to learn more and join the slutty activist movement to change the world with pleasure! "What do you want to do? If the answer is that you want to experience more pleasure, more connection, more joy, more honesty, more confidence... if the answer …
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EP11: How Pleasure is a Radical Act of Resistance
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If you're looking for a way to explore your sexuality and learn how to create pleasure for yourself and others, then you need to check out this episode. We look at how to live a Pleasure-Focused life so that you can get the sexual liberation you deserve. You will learn how to become an extraordinary lover by dating yourself, priming for pleasure an…
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Are you dealing with any of this? You have a hard time asking for what you want. You feel overwhelmed and exhausted from trying to please everyone all the time. You resent the people in your life who you feel are taking advantage of you. You have a hard time saying no to people. Then this episode is for you! "When you become someone that's easy to …
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EP09: How to Listen to Your Desire and Create the Life You Want
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Do you want to feel more connected to your desire? Do you want to learn how to define your desires? Do you want to shift your thinking around sex, relationships, and pleasure? In this episode, I'm sharing the solution so that you can experience personal fulfillment. Why not start living the life you really want by learning to listen to your desires…
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EP08: Dignified Hedonism: A Framework for Extraordinary Loving
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Could Dignified Hedonism be the answer to dating frustrations and relationship discontent? In this episode, let's take a stand to change the bleak dating landscape by focusing on pleasure and connection. "Connection is our collective salvation." Have you noticed how bleak the dating scene can be, and how it often feels like we're just missing each …
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EP07: How to Date Without Being a People Pleaser or a Jerk
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In this episode, we explore how the common relationship strategies of people pleasing and domination actually wind up facilitating fascism. "The answer to escaping the self sacrifice - dominance paradigm is to stop playing this game entirely and to focus inward on what you actually want." I've been in private practice since 2016, and in that time, …
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EP06: Why the 'Soulmate Myth' is Toxic and How to Fight It
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If you're looking for more fulfilling and satisfying relationships, then this episode is for you! In this episode, we explore how to come to your relationships as a whole human being and what you stand to gain from relationships created without any expectation that your partner will fill a void. "Shifting your self expectation to one of wholeness m…
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EP05: How to Be an Antifascist Lover: The Power of Sensuality and Presence
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Does any of this sound familiar? You don't feel connected to your body, which makes it difficult to enjoy sexual experiences. Your disconnection from your body leaves you feeling disconnected from others, which makes it difficult to share intimacy and connection during sex. Our relationship with our bodies impacts our sexual experiences, but that's…
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EP04: Why Being Hidden Keeps You Single (and How to Change That)
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What's one simple, essential step required to experience more connection and intimacy in your relationships? For people to be able to connect with you, they have to be able to find you. "Your courage and allowing yourself to be seen as you truly are will give permission to others to begin to do the same." I'm always curious about who people are and…
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EP03: Gender & Slutty Activism: The Challenge of Going Against the Grain
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How does society's view of gender affect dating and sex? Is your dating life affected by society's view of gender? "When you finally start to find the others, the slutty activists in your midst, approach them with kindness and curiosity, whether they go on to become your partners or not." Think about all of the gender stereotypes you've heard about…
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EP02: The Power of Pity: How to Break Free from the Cycle of Self-Loathing and Manipulation
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When you've been conditioned to believe you're unworthy of love and connection, it's time to commit to changing your mindset and reclaiming your power. "You need to decide if you really want to experience sexual freedom and to discover who you are as a sexual being." Have you ever been really down on yourself about your sexual prospects? Maybe you'…
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E01: How to Have Better Sex and Save the World from Fascism
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Slutty Activism isn't about only being interested in sex, only being interested in your own pleasure, or being selfish and only caring about your own needs. Find out what it IS about in this episode "The more connected we are to each other, the more powerful we become." Slutty Activists are role models who demonstrate for their friends and lovers w…
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Welcome to Slutty Activism, the podcast that’s building a new, pleasure-based movement against fascism where you can learn to create more connections, experience more pleasure, and make the world suck less by being an extraordinary lover. No experience necessary! All aspiring sluts, regardless of gender, orientation, or relationship style preferenc…
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There are many assumptions made in the realm of sex and relationships - I'm talking the idea of "common sense" or advice that just "feels true" when you hear it. We're all susceptible to familiar things seeming "right." One such truism is the idea that playing hard to get will help you in dating and sex. So, will it? On today's episode, we'll cover…
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With pleasure, we're bringing you something special for the last episode of 2020. As with every Her Side interview, this episode features the experience of a woman who dates men in STEM. This is your opportunity to catch a glimpse from the other side. What resonates with you? What can you take from this story to apply in your own life? Unlike other…
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Explaining ASD to Neurotypicals In Sex and Relationships
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To be frank, communication can be really challenging between people with different neurotypes and nowhere is that more true than within the intimate sphere of dating, sex, and relationships. Recently, I was invited to speak to the wonderful women at Village Virago to answer their questions about relationships with men on the spectrum. I am so thril…
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The world as we know it right now is experiencing a boom in information. For men who struggle with sex and relationships, there is no shortage of people and philosophies offering solutions to that problem. But, as with all things, not all support is created equal. On this topic, there's no one quite like Dave Booda to share about the journey throug…
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There's a world of difference between theory and practice. Recently, I shared the Dignified Hedonist framework for the first time, and people had questions. It's one thing to do an assessment. It's another thing to integrate this practice into your life. Listen to hear questions asked by others just like you about how a Dignified Hedonist could app…
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As the month draws to a close, it's time for the next episode of a recurring feature of the Sexual Craftsmanship podcast: Her Side interviews! Each Her Side interview features the experience of a woman who dates men in STEM. This is your opportunity to catch a glimpse from the other side. What resonates with you? What can you take from this story t…
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On this International Men's Day, it's shocking how much men's dating, sex, and relationship advice is stuck in the stone age, regurgitating the same tactics that keep men stuck. The worst thing about this type of advice, the kind structured by rigid interpretations of gender roles and peppered with evolutionary psychobabble, is that it keeps men se…
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The Secret to Awesome Sex and Relationships
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Before going any further, yes, Kant was problematic in some respects. And, yes, he was very much an eccentric. He himself isn’t the secret or any sort of model for how to be an amazing lover. Instead, what Kant gives us in his moral philosophy is the essence of dignity in a really easy to understand way. And, if you wrap your mind around it, it is …
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A listener wrote in with a fantastic question about open relationships: "I'd like to hear about long term relationships that also have open sexual relationships with others. My long term partner and I have been flirting with this idea but there are so many people who say it's a bad idea and a sign the relationship is ending..." Who better to help a…
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