We often hear so much about the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. But on this show, we talk about all of the awesomeness within queer relationships! We're here to de-center the cis, hetero, monogamous relationship escalator- and find out what's working.
Transitions are always bittersweet. We’re reflecting on the transitions we've experienced over the course of the podcast, the changes we've faced recently, and Melisa's departure from the podcast.
You’ll hear—
(04:00) Melisa’s challenges with sharing queer content online
(07:26) Keely using ambiamory as a new label
(22:17) Melissa's farewell announcement
(24:25) Reflecting on the podcast journey
(32:16) Queer Joys
Connect with Keely:
• Follow them on Instagram and TikTok
• Follow Connective Therapy Collective on Instagram and Facebook
Connect with Melisa:
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• Follow Therapeutic Ideas on Instagram
7 Jun 2024
Queering Sex: Opening Up About Our Sexual Desires
Talking about sex in our own relationships can be difficult and uncomfortable—even for a queer sex therapist with a lot of practice. It’s vulnerable to talk to partners about our desires and the changes we feel around sex. That’s why we’re discussing how to talk to both new and long-term partners about our sexual desires.
You’ll hear—
(09:51) The challenges of talking about sex with our partners
(15:47) Societal pressure around orgasms
(22:31) How exploring gender and sexual labels can impact your preferences
(34:58) TW: sexual assault, domestic violence, skip to (38:34)
(39:35) Queer Joys
Connect with Keely:
• Follow them on Instagram and TikTok
• Follow Connective Therapy Collective on Instagram and Facebook
Connect with Melisa:
• Follow them on Instagram
• Follow Therapeutic Ideas on Instagram
If you like the show, please leave a rating and review and tell us your thoughts on Instagram @Queer_Relationships_Queer_Joy
24 May 2024
Navigating Polyamorous Relationships in Smaller Communities
In small communities, whether that’s a small city or simply being queer and polyamorous, exes and old connections often overlap. We're discussing how to navigate these interactions and collaborate with our partners to establish agreements or guidelines for engaging with others in our social circles. We'll explore topics such as control, comfort and discomfort, preferences and requests vs rules, and ultimatums. These concepts can help us manage our partners' relationships outside of our own while also considering what is possible and ethical.
You’ll hear—
(12:52) How much control do you have over interactions with your exes
(16:12) Making requests and ethical boundaries
(24:48) The importance of flexibility and understanding in agreements
(31:58) Queer joys
Connect with Keely:
• Follow them on Instagram and TikTok
• Follow Connective Therapy Collective on Instagram and Facebook
Connect with Melisa:
• Follow them on Instagram
• Follow Therapeutic Ideas on Instagram
If you like the show, please leave a rating and review and tell us your thoughts on Instagram @Queer_Relationships_Queer_Joy
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4.9 / 5
18 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
28 ratings
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