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The Openlove101 Show

John & Jackie Melfi

This is your show to discuss open relationships, the swinger lifestyle, consensual non-monogamy - however you describe it, we"re here to talk about it. Your podcast is hosted by John and Jackie Melfi, the force behind the industry famous colette swingers clubs and the award-winning blog Openlove101.com. With over 20 years of combined experience in open relationships and coaching thousands of couples, they are here to share with you the trials, tribulations, passion, and positivity of love and the

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34:46

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Changing the Sex...

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/09/05

#46 - Tiffany Anton is a sex and relationships therapist from New Orleans and we first interviewed her as a part of the World Love Summit. Last month, we bumped into her again at Naughty N'awlins where she gave a talk on erectile dysfunction (ED) or as she likes to call it, erectile disappointment. ED is very common amongst adult males, with many shutting down with disappointment when they cannot achieve an erection. While it’s important to validate the importance of the erection, there is also a

14:22

10-year Open Relationship and Advice for Newbies

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/08/29

#45 - It's Q&A time and here are the questions we answer: 1) What tips do you have for getting started in the lifestyle? 2) How do we swing sober? 3) How do you ask if they have an STD or something? 4) Is it a good idea to surprise my partner with an clothing optional trip to Tulum? To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit: https://www.openlove101.com

46:34

5 Kinds of Intimacy with Beth Darling

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/08/22

#44 - Beth Darling, the creator of Sexy Ed School, was a divorce attorney for 15 years before she decided to make a different impact. Rather than make the journey of separation an amicable one, she wanted to help couples stay together and see love not only survive, but thrive! Beth outlines the 5 kinds of intimacy that she believes are necessary to create happy, loving, lasting relationships: physical, emotional, sexual, romantic, and spiritual. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and

36:46

Morals, jealousy, & rejection with Bella & Jase

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/08/16

#43 - Bella and Jase from 4OURPLAY are with us to answer your questions on morals, communicating and recognizing interest from other couples, how they use "veto cards", and working through jealousy with your partner. To learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit: https://www.openlove101.com

56:43

Conservative Upbringings with Bella & Jase

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/08/07

#42 - Bella and Jase, founders of 4ourplay, have been together since they were teenagers and have been deep in the lifestyle since 2016 despite their conservative upbringings. We get to hear all about their open love story and their evolution from shame to sexual freedom. We discuss the effects of sexual repression and how Jase overcame the guilt that came with having sex as a young man. We find out why other young couples are less likely to embrace the lifestyle and what they’re doing to educate

46:01

Sexual Freedom with Dr. Lauren Brim

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/08/02

#41 - Dr. Lauren Brim, sexologist, author, coach, and the founder of the Adult Play Mat, is sharing her thoughts on how comprehensive sex education can create a healthier environment for all of us to live in, why there is stigma around sexually transmitted diseases, and why there doesn’t need to be. We explore the challenges of balancing our need for social connection with the need for individual exploration and freedom, and discuss why it is important for medical practitioners to be educated on sex

19:11

Asking a Unicorn for a Threesome

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/07/11

#40 - A lovely question we have today that many curious minds probably want to know as well: "My fiance and I have this attraction for our unicorn/friend and would like to have a threesome with her, but we don't know how to do approach her. Do we ask her directly? Do we tell her we find her attractive and ask if she would like to join us later in the evening? Do we wait until one night where we get a bit tipsy and approach her? Or do I let my fiance make the move? P.S. We've never had a threesome

14:16

Making Swinger Friends?

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/28

#39 - People often assume that if you’re in an open relationship, you can’t be friends with people in other relationship models. This is simply not true! In this episode, you’ll hear about how our hosts are friends with different people in different relationship models, how their relationship has struck up conversations that they wouldn’t normally have had with certain people, and how this relationship model often allows you to have a different vantage point in a conversation. We discuss the fears

20:34

How to Meet Other Swingers

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/28

#38 - If you have questions about meeting others in the lifestyle, you are not alone. In today’s episode, we discuss some of those many questions about how to go about meeting people. We discuss where to start if you want to meet and attract the more elite, attractive, and fit crowd, how to make connections with people who are more experienced in the lifestyle, and how to break into a clique or get to know people when you move to a new city. Tuning in you’ll hear advice from our years of experience

19:24

How Gratitude Makes Our Relationship Stronger

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/21

#37 - Today we’re discussing all things gratitude. Tuning in you’ll hear about the greeting card that John received from Jackie and how it inspired this episode. You’ll also hear about our gratitude challenge and what we have learned from keeping gratitude journals. We discuss the similarities between compliments and expressions of gratitude and how accepting both these things fills our love banks. Tuning in you’ll hear how our hosts’ approach to gratitude has changed over the years, how Jackie has

31:33

Men's Health sex poll

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/12

#36 - Men's Health magazine did an interesting poll in one of their articles and we're discussing the results today. Here are some of the fun facts we talk about. 33% of men sexually experimented with something new during the pandemic; one of the main reasons for doing that was due to STRESS. 27% of guys had sex in a new position they've never had before. 25% dabbled in role play for the first time. 9% of men have been on the receiving end of _______ for the first time.... Can't spoil the entire

21:18

Lifestyle Q&A

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/09

#35 - We're answering these lifestyle questions today: 1) how do I tell someone they're pushing my boundaries and I'm uncomfortable? 2) how do I tell my family that I've chosen the lifestyle? 3) is it ok to tell my partner that I think someone else is hot? If you want to learn more about open relationships and the swinger lifestyle, visit https://openlove101.com

20:09

Importance of Consent

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/06/02

#34 - Consent is something we've talked about for a while and something we should continue to talk about as things change over the years. Whether it's at a club, party, or event, even though you're at a sex positive environment, getting consent to play, touch, or even watch is extremely important these days. And it goes for all genders as well! Today we discuss the importance of consent and how it plays into a successful open relationship with your partner and others. And to learn more about the

06:19

Why Blog?

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/05/22

#33 - Ever had one of those things you just started doing for one reason or another and didn't think much of it? And then one day all of a sudden it turns into this incredible "thing" that you don't know what you'd do without it? Maybe it was that day you decided to say hello (or hello back) to someone you thought was attractive and now that person is your partner. Maybe it was that day you saw two lines instead one on the pregnancy test. For us, it's kind of like both of the two combined :) because

18:04

Opening 4 Swinger Clubs

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/05/17

#32 - I (Jackie Melfi) will be doing a short interview with John Melfi, owner of colette clubs in Dallas, Houston, NOLA, and Austin. Part of how Openlove101 was started was due to being a byproduct of colette, so we'll be exploring some of the history and context of how the clubs and this swinger lifestyle journey started. Maybe there are some parallels with your story and how our lives have crossed paths where we're connecting with you today here. Hope you enjoy watching this as much as I did

07:15

Is This Mandatory?

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/05/10

#31 - Being in the lifestyle, do I have to give blowjobs? It may seem like a peculiar question at first, but there's some background and context to it that will make sense after you hear it, so tune in! And to learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

12:13

Resentment

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/05/04

#30 - I'm sure you've encountered resentment at some point in life and possibly in your relationship as well. One of the unfortunate consequences of holding onto resentment is that it blocks you from moving forward and growing - both in your life and relationship. So what do you do when this resentment animal takes over you? How do you get out of the spiral of negative energy? Let's talk about that today! And to learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to:

51:36

Breaking Relationship Binaries with Dr. Zhana Vrangalova

The Openlove101 Show ·

2022/03/22

#29 - Society has made us believe that relationships exist in a binary form; a long-term commitment to one person, or no commitment at all. There are people who are well suited to this model, but if you, like us and our guest today, Dr. Zhana Vrangalova, have a high desire for stability and security (which is driven by your serotonin system) as well as a high desire for sexual novelty (which is driven by your dopamine system), you’re not going to thrive in a relationship where you are only permitted

40:12

Swinging Made Our Marriage Stronger

The Openlove101 Show ·

2021/12/08

#28 - John & Jackie talk with Mike and Jill from https://xperience4u.com/ this amazing couple has been married for 26 years and in a (CNM) consensually non monogamous marriage for the last 11 years. Join us as we delve into how going from monogamy to CNM has strengthened their marriage, how they grew their communication and how they got started in the lifestyle. We’ll discuss expectations, boundaries, communication, single males, lifestyle clubs (https://coletteclubs.com/) and all the tips and

14:47

Open Relationship Communication

The Openlove101 Show ·

2021/08/29

#27 - You always hear that communication is one of the big keys to a successful relationship. But what does communication look or sound like? Today we're going through some examples and giving you some tips on how to communicate with your partner. And to learn more about open relationships, the lifestyle, and consensual non-monogamy, go to: https://openlove101.com

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