I’ve been doing Naughty Gym workouts for six weeks now. I figure that’s long enough to give an informed review: It’s good! You might like it.
Shane on a Soapbox: The Word “Couple”
I’m trying to use more inclusive language, to avoid terms that are monogamy normative. But I’m having trouble replacing the word “couple.”
Sex and GHB/GBL (AKA the Date Rape Drug)
We weren’t impressed with GHB the first few times we tried it. But now that we have the dosage right, it’s earned its place in the repertoire.
Shane on a Soapbox: Sexfest Versus Gangbang
For the first of my soapbox rants: There might be a better word than gangbang, but can we agree that it shouldn’t be sexfest?
Identity Versus Hobby: Can We Agree This Isn’t Easy?
If nonmonogamy is part of someone’s sexual, social, or emotional identity, then it’s probably harder for them to give it up during COVID.
What Does Soft Swap Even Mean?
I wanted a better, more concrete definition of soft swap for my own use. In coming up with one, I also defined full swap. Your mileage may vary.
Intimacy as a Finite Resource: The Effects of Swinging
Sometimes our swinging playstyle limits felt inconsistent and hard to define…until I started viewing intimacy as a finite resource.
It’s Not Been Easy to Define Our Playstyle
How do we define our playstyle when the usual designations like soft and full swap don’t really cover what we’re looking for?
Making a Cannabis Tincture: Alchemy at It’s Finest
Make your own cannabis tincture. It’s quick and easy if you are using a vaporizer to cook your cannabis bud.
Forced Flirting: My Issue With Lifestyle Games
Playing icebreaker games at lifestyle events is pretty normal, but I don’t want someone flirting with me because a game forced her to.