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EP260 Polyamory and Ending "Toxic Monogamy": A Conversation with Kevin Patterson

The Pleasure Positive Podcast

English - April 25, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - ★★★★★ - 269 ratings
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In this episode, the hosts interview Kevin Patterson, a polyamory educator and author. They discuss the concept of toxic monogamy and how it affects romantic relationships. Patterson discusses the need to divorce oneself from the idea of possessiveness in relationships, as well as the impact of racism and systematic oppression on the way people date and become intimate. He also addresses the idea that polyamory is exclusively for affluent people and aims to normalize this relationship structure.

[00:01:22] Toxic Monogamy.
[00:04:52] Polyamorous relationships.
[00:11:22] Race and polyamory.
[00:11:39] Lack of diversity in events.
[00:16:26] Examining our mindset.
[00:19:05] Celebrity politics and societal progress.
[00:23:23] Polyamory course and resources.

Stay Connected with Kevin Patterson
Instagram: @polyrolemodels

Download our free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy
VISIT https://www.pleasurepositiveliving.com/guide to sign up.
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💦Take your self pleasure game from 0 to 100 real quick and blow any partner's mind in bed.
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In this episode, the hosts interview Kevin Patterson, a polyamory educator and author. They discuss the concept of toxic monogamy and how it affects romantic relationships. Patterson discusses the need to divorce oneself from the idea of possessiveness in relationships, as well as the impact of racism and systematic oppression on the way people date and become intimate. He also addresses the idea that polyamory is exclusively for affluent people and aims to normalize this relationship structure.


[00:01:22] Toxic Monogamy.

[00:04:52] Polyamorous relationships.

[00:11:22] Race and polyamory.

[00:11:39] Lack of diversity in events.

[00:16:26] Examining our mindset.

[00:19:05] Celebrity politics and societal progress.

[00:23:23] Polyamory course and resources.



Stay Connected with Kevin Patterson

Instagram: @polyrolemodels



Download our free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy

VISIT https://www.pleasurepositiveliving.com/guide to sign up.

Support the show

Download our free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy

💦On our top-rated sexuality podcast, Pleasure Positive, we’ve synthesized 200+ episodes with the best sex, intimacy, and masturbation hacks.

💦Take your self pleasure game from 0 to 100 real quick and blow any partner's mind in bed.

💦This FREE Audio Training takes you step by step to explore your sexuality, communicate more meaningfully around desires and up-level your bedroom mojo.

VISIT https://www.pleasurepositiveliving.com/guide to sign up and get access.

Support the show

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