#14: When Boundaries Are Crossed – Talking About Assault & Misconduct in the Lifestyle
🔞 18+ Listener Warning: This episode contains open discussions about sexual assault, misconduct, and boundary violations in the lifestyle. Please listen with care, and skip this one if it may be triggering for you.Episode 14: When Boundaries Are Crossed – Talking About Assault & Misconduct in the LifestyleToday’s episode is a more serious one, but one we feel is so important.We’re talking openly about sexual assault, misconduct, and inappropriate behaviour within the swinging lifestyle,This includes stories from all four of us, including the boys, because we believe it’s time we stop ignoring how these issues affect everyone, not just women.You’ll hear:⚠️ Our personal stories and experiences⚠️ A powerful story from our friend Bella, shared with her permission⚠️ Why misconduct toward men is often overlooked⚠️ The cultural differences in etiquette between countries⚠️ Why boundaries and consent must always come first — no matter where you areWe know the lifestyle can be one of the most supportive, loving, empowering communities — but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. And when things do go wrong, it’s crucial that we talk about it.If anything in this episode resonates with you, know that you're not alone, and it wasn’t your fault. Our DMs and inbox are always open if you need to talk.💌 Download our FREE Rules & Boundaries quiz: https://tr.ee/beyondvanillaLots of love Amy, Emily, Ben & Darren x
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#13: Open House Is Finished. The Great Sex Experiment – Or the Great Letdown?
Episode 13: Open House – Great Sex Experiment or Lifestyle Letdown?🔞 This podcast is for adults only. We chat openly about sex, non-monogamy, and all things spicy — so if you're under 18 or not into frank conversations, this one's not for you.We’ve made it to the end of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment Season 3 — and you know we’ve got thoughts.In this episode, we’re breaking down the final two episodes and giving our full, unfiltered opinion on the series as a whole. Was it a bold step forward for non-monogamy on mainstream TV… or just another reality show chasing drama over authenticity?💬 We’re chatting:— What worked (and what seriously didn’t)— How the lifestyle was portrayed overall— The moments that made us cringe, and the ones that hit home— Whether we’d recommend it to the curious or keep it in the “maybe not” pileAs always, we’re bringing honesty, humour, and a whole lot of spicy insight from the perspective of two happily married besties living the lifestyle for real.💌 Don’t forget to grab our FREE Lifestyle Rules & Boundaries Quiz to help guide your own journey:https://tr.ee/beyondvanilla
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#10: STI's, Single Guys & Your Red Flags! Our most unfiltered episode yet.
🎙️ Episode 10: Red Flags, Unhinged DMs & Getting Real About STIs🔞 This podcast is for adults only. We chat openly about sex, non-monogamy, and all things spicy — so if you're under 18 or not into frank conversations, this one's not for you.This one’s raw, real, and straight from the heart.In this episode, we’re unpacking:🚩 Red flags you’ve sent us from your own experiences in the lifestyle📩 Some of the wildest, weirdest, and downright unhinged single guy messages. This is a lesson in how NOT to message!🧪 And — in our most honest moment yet — we’re sharing our personal experience of testing positive for an STIYep, we’re outing ourselves — not for sympathy, but because we believe this is the conversation that needs to be had. Most people wouldn’t admit it… but we are. Because sexual health is a part of the lifestyle. Testing, talking, and taking responsibility — it’s all part of being in this community, and we’re done with the stigma & shame.We’re laying it all bare in our usual frank, funny, and unfiltered way. If you’ve ever wondered just how honest we’ll get — this is the one that proves it.💌 Don’t forget to grab our FREE Lifestyle Rules & Boundaries Quiz:https://tr.ee/beyondvanilla💋 Honest. Vulnerable. Zero shame. And always Beyond Vanilla.
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#12: Lifestyle Lingo, Full Swap, Soft Swap & Shifting Dynamics... Let's Go balls Deep!
🎙️ Episode 12: Full Swap, Soft Swap & Shifting DynamicsThis week, we’re diving deep into the delicious world of dynamics and play styles in the lifestyle — from full swap to soft swap and all the spicy stops in between.We’re breaking down:🔄 Common lifestyle terminology (because it’s a lot at first, we know! Check out our tiktok for our lifestyle lingo 101 series)💬 How different dynamics work for different people — and how they evolve💑 Amy & Ben’s current journey of possibly shifting their boundaries (and how that convo’s going 👀)💞 Darren & Emily’s evolution into their dynamic, what went right & wrong.🔮 Plus: our predictions for the new season of Open House… filmed before it aired — and let’s just say, we clearly had a crystal ball 🪄Whether you’re brand new or already exploring the lifestyle, this ep is full of insight, personal stories, and a whole lot of real talk from both perspectives.💌 Don’t forget to grab our FREE Rules & Boundaries Quiz to help you figure out your own dynamic:https://tr.ee/beyondvanilla
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#11: Our Latest Open House Breakdown!
🎙️ Episode 11: Open House – 2 weekly breakdown.We’ve just watched the last two episodes of Open House: The Great Sex Experiment on Channel 4 — and you know we’ve got opinions.In this episode, we’re breaking down everything that went down on screen and how it stacks up against real-life in the non-monogamous lifestyle with our genuine experiences. From awkward conversations to questionable editing choices, we're unpacking it all.As always, expect:💬 Our brutally honest takes🔍 The good, the bad & the “that would never happen in real life”🔥 A reality check from two happily married non-monogamous besties & their husbands.Is Open House helping open minds — or just creating drama for views? Let’s get into it.💌 Don’t forget to download our FREE Lifestyle Rules & Boundaries Quiz:https://tr.ee/beyondvanilla
Beyond Vanilla is a sex-positive podcast on non-monogamy, hosted by best mates Amy C & Emily Spice. Join us for unfiltered chats on open relationships, boundaries, jealousy, and everything in between. With our hubbies along for the ride, no topic is off-limits. Expect real talk, personal stories, plenty of laughs, and zero judgment. 💋 New episodes weekly. Come for the chat, stay for the chaos. A taste of life Beyond Vanilla awaits…
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