Dear Poly
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDear Poly is a bi-weekly podcast designed to help answer your questions about sexual exploration and polyamory. Submit your questions to [email protected] or anonymously through our website @ www.dearpolypodcast.com and join us as we answer your questions with our knowledge and experience. Hopefully you learn, laugh and maybe at times cry.
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Drag Story Time
December 21, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Bianca, Ava and Mikayla, local drag queens that participate in drag story time events within the local community. We recently had an event that was attended by the Proud Boys and I wanted to give the entertainers a platform to share their experience and share their side of the story. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via ou...
Mr Ohio Leather 2020
October 11, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Nash, Mr Ohio Leather 2020 as he shares his thought on the past, present and future of the gay leather community. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, follow us on the gram, like ...
I'm non-monogamous, he's not Pt 1
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't mis...
I'm poly, he's not Pt 2
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 so make sure you go back and listen to part 1 if you have not yet. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at...
I'm poly, he's not Pt 1
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ Make sure to subscribe so you don't mis...
I'm non-monogamous, he's not Pt 2
September 28, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 so make sure you go back and listen to part 1 if you have not yet. In this episode we are joined by Fernanda, the host of Polycurious as she shares with us her very unique journey to polyamory. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram at...
Kink'd Episode 4: Pups
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the fourth episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we are joined by Pup Rusty and Pup Atari as they share with us what its like to get into your pup space, what's necessary to get involved in the pup community and share with us about the culture of the pup community. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform ...
Shame Ep 5 : The Wrap Up Pt 2
August 29, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to Part 2 of the 5th and final episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame. Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault. Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If...
Shame Ep 5 : The Wrap Up
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 5th and final episode of our shame series. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham and Nika Cherrelle as they share their personal and professional experiences with shame as well as share some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame. Trigger warning there is a discussion about sexual assault. Check below for links to Elizabeth and Nika. If you have ...
Shame Ep 4: The Toolbox
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 4th episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite back Sky Kinsman to talk about overcoming shame. She discusses her personal experience and the tools she uses when coaching others to give us some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out t...
Shame Ep 4: The Toolbox
August 22, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the 4th episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite back Sky Kinsman to talk about overcoming shame. She discusses her personal experience and the tools she uses when coaching others to give us some very useful tools in overcoming and dealing with some of the struggles we face with shame. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out t...
Shame Ep 3: Shame Monster
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory and welcome to the third episode of our shame series. In this episode we invite Sean Applause back to discuss what it was like growing up as an only child in a very midwestern environment and how the influences of his family impacted his life and development of self as he explored his sexuality and gender expression. We also discuss his role models and how they helped him find community and overcome shame. If you ha...
Shame Ep 2: This Little Light of Mine
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the second episode of the Shame series. I am so excited to share this series with you! It's been a work in progress for awhile now and I hope that you learn as much as I have! In this episode we talk about shame associated with negative religious experiences and how it impacts your life. We invite Fina of serafina blog on to share her experience and how she has worked to help others. If you have a question or topic yo...
Shame Ep 1: What We See In The Mirror
August 01, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the first episode of the Shame series. I am so excited to share this series with you! It's been a work in progress for awhile now and I hope that you learn as much as I have! In this episode we welcome two guests Morgan from lifeofmorgs on the Gram and an old friend Jen form way back! Together we discuss shame associated with the body and how it occurs and how it impacts our lives. If you have a question or topic you ...
Let's Get Naked With Sky
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. With our upcoming month of shame in August I thought this would be a great opportunity to share my experience at the nudist resort that I attended earlier this month. I was shocked by the specific insecurities that I was confronted with and thought Sky would be the perfect person to discuss this topic! Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through o...
Kink'd Episode 3: Exhibitionism with Sean Applause
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the third episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we are joined by Columbus's very own rising star in the circuit party scene, Sean Applause. We discuss a broad spectrum of topics from sexuality and gender expression to being a pioneer on OnlyFans and exhibitionism on the dance floor. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our ...
Adding a 3rd
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Andre and his wonderful partner Sushanna as we take on the topic of adding a 3rd to a long term relationship. This is something that can be incredibly exciting but also terrifying. If you have a topic or question you would like us to answer please don't hesitate to reach out via our anonymous webform on our website at https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or by direct messenger on the Gram...
Managing My Partners Discomfort : The Follow Up Pt 2
June 13, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 and this is when it gets really good! In this episode we bring Elizabeth Cunningham back to help provide more information around a episodes 17 and 18 about managing your partners discomfort. We had a couple of listeners reach out wanting us to dig a little deeper into some of the behavior aspects of supporting your partner. This topic is a challenging one and trying to get everything into one episode ...
Managing your partners discomfort: The follow up!
June 13, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we bring Elizabeth Cunningham back to help provide more information around a episodes 17 and 18 about managing your partners discomfort. We had a couple of listeners reach out wanting us to dig a little deeper into some of the behavior aspects of supporting your partner. This topic is a challenging one and trying to get everything into one episode was difficult so I'm glad we got to come back to it. ...
Transitioning your relationship: Swingers to Polyamory
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we come full circle and I am joined by the hosts of Normalizing Non-Monogamy the podcast that started it all for me! We discuss what it was like for them to transition their relationship from swingers to polyamory. I have to say this episode really moved me. The level of raw, transparency and emotion that was shared is inspiring. It nearly brought me to tears as I put this episode together. I really h...
Consent with Andre Pt 2
May 09, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 of Consent with Andre, if you haven't listened to part 1 go back! This is a great episode filled with valuable information! In this episode we discuss consent; where we are today culturally, what does it sound like, what does it look like, what does it feel like and how can we impact the future of consent culture. If you have a question or topic you would like us to discuss please feel free to reach ou...
Consent with Andre Pt 1
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we welcome Andre as we discuss consent; where we are today culturally, what does it sound like, what does it look like, what does it feel like and how can we impact the future of consent culture. If you have a question or topic you would like us to discuss please feel free to reach out on the Gram at https://www.instagram.com/dearpolypodcast/ or through our anonymous web form at https://www.dearpoly...
Managing your partners discomfort Pt 1
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we answer a question about managing your partners discomfort. We covered so much and all of it was valuable so I cut it into two easily digestible bites. I have to be honest I learned a lot from this episode and I think you will too! Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to ...
Managing your partners discomfort Pt 2
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. This is part 2 of Managing your partners discomfort, I Hope you loved part 1 as much as I did and I hope you love part 2 as we wrap it up and give you some applicable tools to use in your own relationships. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover feel free to reach out via our website https://www.dearpolypodcast.com/ or on the gram at dearpol...
Kink'd Episode 2: Furries
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode of Kink's we welcome Mykiroo a local wrestling kangaroo furry that I unexpected met at a local event. He was kind enough to come on Dear Poly to discuss what its like to be a furry, why one might be interest in becoming a furry and advice for those that are interest. We had to cut some of the conversation out for time but if you want to listen to the unedited version follow our patreon. Make sure you follow us on the gram and if you have any questions or topics you would like...
Managing Expectations
March 14, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Sky Kinsman as we answer a listeners questions about managing expectations when exploring polyamory. Sky shares some very helpful tips around communication and shares a very insightful not about what happens when you aren't communicating. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypo...
Managing Expectations
March 14, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we are joined by Sky Kinsman as we answer a listeners questions about managing expectations when exploring polyamory. Sky shares some very helpful tips around communication and shares a very insightful not about what happens when you aren't communicating. Check below for links to Sky. If you have a question or topic you would like us to cover please feel free to reach out through out website https://www.dearpolypo...
Kink'd Episode 1: Shibari Rope Bondage
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome back to Dear Poly and welcome to the first episode of Kink'd our new series focused on educating and normalizing sexual exploration. In this episode we get all tied up with Court Vox of thebodyvox.com I have to say I was really impressed with how he took the knotted up preconceived notions I had about bondage and gently released them. He helped me understand exactly what shibari is and we discussed why someone might be enjoy it. I highly recommend checking the links to his websites a...
The future is now pt 2
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBBuckle up it just gets better!! Dear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled ...
The future is now pt 1
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBDear Poly is a podcast about sexual exploration and polyamory. I am so excited to introduce Rebecca Minor from genderspecialist.com. I feel like this is a perfect follow up to our last episode but also looks forward to the future. Rebecca works with youth on gender and sexuality issues but also has a lot of exposure to their relationship dynamics. In this episode we discuss the entire spectrum! It is packed with really incredible conversation and I struggled to cut it down so I didn't...I cu...
Life, Love and Sex off the Binary
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBFirst I want to say the sound quality in this episode is not great but the content was so valuable to me I wanted to put it out there. In this episode I am following the advice of a good friend that once said "question everything." As I've been on this journey of self exploration I come back to questioning my gender identity but this time with more access to information and a greater understanding of the beautiful spectrum that is gender and gender expression. I am so excited to invite Barr...
Evolving
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In the first episode of the new year we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we help a listener work through the difficult conversation of asking their long-term partner to move from full swap swingers into polyamory. Elizabeth shares her experience coaching couples to provide really great insight into understanding and communicating through this tough conversation. Resources: Website: w...
Evolving
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In the first episode of the new year we are joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we help a listener work through the difficult conversation of asking their long-term partner to move from full swap swingers into polyamory. Elizabeth shares her experience coaching couples to provide really great insight into understanding and communicating through this tough conversation. Resources: Website: w...
Phone a friend with a spin : The Holiday Series
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. This is a special episode because you get to hear the voice and see the face of my best friend soul mate! He's been the inspiration behind so much of what happens here and I only have 4 more weeks with him before he moves. You also get to hear the voice of the wonderful man I'm dating! This episode was an absolute blast to record and it is filled with fun stories, new years resolutions and ...
Table Talk : The Holiday Series
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. Welcome to the first episode of our holiday series! With everyone's hectic holiday schedules we have decided to give our experts a little more time to spend with family and loved ones and will continue answering the important questions submitted in January. While we wont be answering questions from our listeners we will continue to create fun and entertaining content focused around sexual e...
Phone a Friend
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. So I have this policy of living as transparently as possible so I'm just gonna spill the tea...I didn't have an episode to put out due to scheduling issues with cohosts so I called in my friend Morgan from lifeofmorgs_ on the gram and we decided we would talk about setting the mood and we would call a few friends to get their input...let me tell you we were not prepared for all the tea! I we...
New fun and old friends...how do you bring them together?
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we help a listener that's struggling with how to share their new journey with old friends. We welcome back Sky Kinsman as she helps us look inward to find the answer! Resources: Sky Kinsmanb Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/intimacycoachingwithsky/ Website - https://www.skykinsman.com/ Relationship Check in: 1. Adoration and Gratitude 2. Continuum Reflection - Affect...
It's not the size of the boat but the motion of the ocean
October 18, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we discuss the many different aspects of plus size sex, how it differs, how it is the same and how it can be fetishized. We will be joined by Morgan of lifeofmorgs on the Gram as she helps to provide personal insight her journey of sexual exploration as a plus size/body positive individual. Resources: Morgan IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/ Books Perv : https:...
What do you want...what do I want?
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we help a reader that is struggling to navigate a complicated relationship..wait not a relationship...well maybe it's a relationship...maybe we don't know what it is. I will be joined by Elizabeth Cunningham as we sort through the red flags and sticky situations. She asks some tough questions and helps us understand what it is that we need to face in order to really be happy...
Having trouble "pitching a tent"...we've got you covered!
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we cover a very sensitive topic, the inability to perform. I'll be joined by Sky Kinsman and incredibly talented intimacy coach! We will discuss the many causes and exercises that can help you overcome the issue. I'll even reveal the unique technique I used...and for our female bodied friends we've included information for you as well! Resources: Sky Kinsmanb Instragram - h...
Butt stuff and am I wearing pants..?
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDearPoly is a podcast designed to help answer your questions around sexual exploration and polyamory. In this episode we tackle the topic of anal sex or "butt stuff" as it's often referred to. Join us as we welcome cohost Morgan of https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmorgs__/ a sex positive, body positive, plus size lifestyle blogger while we discuss our personal experience and lessons learned exploring our bodies and sharing them with others. For the video of this episode, bloopers and additio...
Who, what, when, where....
June 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBThe story of me...Welcome to my podcast in this first episode you will hear Emma and Fin from Normalizing Nonmonogamy interview me for their show. I felt this was a great opportunity for you learn more about me and my journey. I hope you enjoy it, they are one of my favorite podcasts so make sure you go follow them as well!