Discussion Topic: Does being in the lifestyle mean a race to full-swap? Will we find ourselves always wanting more? Why does trying the lifestyle seem like a risk to our relationship? Will we become addicted and always want more? We discuss the importance of agreeing on “why” you are in […]
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Friends on the Fringe, Part 3: From the Fringe into the Fray
by Elle One day, after listening to a few podcast episodes, I texted Mr. Jones with a gripe. “I don’t like the term vanilla,” I whined. “It reminds me of gringo or haole or gai-jin.” They all mean outsider and carry the negative connotations of cluelessness and lack of validity. […]
Read MoreEpisode 56 | Seven Habits of Highly Successful Swingers
Discussion Topic: Using Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, we align how those same habits can make you successful as a couple in the swinging lifestyle. Travel with us to Desire Pearl the week of November 16-23, 2019! Book your trip here. Join our Members Only community here!
Read MoreFriends on the Fringe Part 2: How to Terrify Your Partner
By Elle You ever send a text and then immediately wish you could un-send it? You sit there more-or-less holding your breath, staring near-maniacally at your screen, waiting for the animated dot-dot-dot to tell you someone on the other end is mid-reply? No? Yeah…yeah, totally. Me neither. “I hear […]
Read MoreEpisode 55 | Finding Our Happy Place in the Lifestyle
Discussion topic: In this episode we catch you all up to date on what we’ve been going through since we were “outed” as lifestyle podcasters 18 months ago. Through all the turmoil we lost our “happy place” and share how we’ve grown and rediscovered each other. Each person and couple […]
Read MoreFriends on the Fringe, Part I
by Elle Word reached my ears through the proverbial grapevine. “Did you hear?” the Grapevine called me up and asked. Did I hear what? “The real reason Mrs. Jones retired,” said the Grapevine, “is because she and Mr. Jones are (decrease voice to whisper for maximum effect, insert dramatic […]
Read MoreEpisode 54 | Drama in the Lifestyle
Discussion topic:Most agree we’d like to avoid any drama in a lifestyle experience. But is this a realistic expectation? Is drama such a bad thing? Do we know what drama really is and is not? How should we handled drama if we encounter it in ourselves or another couple? […]
Read MoreEpisode 53 | The Discretion Dilemma
Discussion topic: In this episode we discuss the tension between wanting to be discreet yet at the same time wanting to know as much as possible about others. Too much discretion and nobody knows you but being vulnerable is necessary to connect socially to make true friends (with benefits) […]
Read MoreEpisode 52 | Play Preferences: Newbies or Veterans?
Discussion Topic: We share sexy stories and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of sexual play with newbies and veteran couples in the swinging lifestyle. Spoiler alert: we enjoy both! Mentioned this episode: Join our We Gotta Thing private members only group Listen to our podcast with the Spiritual Swingers Desire […]
Read MoreEpisode 51 | Awkward Lifestyle Encounters
Discussion Topic- Whether it’s your very first play experience or you’ve been swinging for years awkward lifestyle encounters will always be a part of your lifestyle journey. We share some of our awkward lifestyle moments and discuss why they occur and what (if anything) can be done to avoid them […]
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