Hi! My name is Radiant Rebecca. I'm a polyamorous woman (aka an ethical slut), a courtesan, and a tango dancer. I love to make people blush. Especially if it makes them think! This podcast is about love. And my love life. And my … um, sex life. In each episode, you will hear me in rich, intimate, brainy conversations with my partners, lovers, and curious friends. We will share with you, often in real-time, how we navigate relationship transitions and jealousy, fighting nicely, practice partnership, communicate consciously about sex, money, and more. Expect big chunks of useful information and science geekery, a lot of inspiration, and a dash of magic on top… and of course, lots of talk about pleasure and its manifestations! I believe that TRUE pleasure improves us, and I aim to follow true pleasure wherever it leads. I'm not always right. But I'm always enjoying myself! Care to join me?
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episode 112: Honor and Integrity in Open Relationships - A Male’s Perspective on Polyamory with Bruce
RATED PG-13
In episode 112, Rebecca talks to Bruce about what it is like being polyamorous from a male’s perspective. Bruce shares his experience of dating and interacting with metamours, including opening up about his fears when it comes to being in multiple relationships and how to deal with the issues that inevitably come up.
Rebecca met Bruce met at a sexuality workshop and both of them connected over the concept of ethical non-monogamy. When Bruce got into polyamory, an important consideration for him was keeping his honor and integrity. He wanted to be completely open and honest with the people he got involved with in order to prevent them from getting hurt. In this episode, he shares strategies to keep integrity intact and build rewarding relationships, in particular as a polyamorous man. For women, this gives a rare insight into the struggles men face in open relationships.
Think about this:
- Open relationships require clear, frequent communication.
- Fearing rejection in any kind of relationship is normal.
- How should you deal with the fear of being told that what you’re doing is wrong?
- What is your interpretation of ethical non-monogamy?
- Your approach to polyamory is what will determine the integrity of your relationships.
- How much should you disclose to your partner/s and when is the best time?
- Take an open approach and inform your existing partner about a potential new partner before anything happens.
- What do you think about the ‘Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell’ approach?
Keep Exploring
Listen to Episode 107 about how others navigate complicated sex, relationships and polyamory.
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