Ep 15: Swingers Discuss Navigating Consent in the Lifestyle and Self-Advocating

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In this episode, Zack, Josie, Brad and Brittany dive into the complexities of consent in the lifestyle and how it can vary in different situations with different people; how to advocate for yourself and how misunderstandings can happen. Josie gets raw and vulnerable, sharing a powerful story of misplaced blame and emotional growth; Zack shares how this experience impacted him and their relationship. With laughter, unexpected twists, and lots of light-hearted banter, this episode is both enlightening and entertaining!Support our podcast by booking your ⁠⁠⁠travel⁠⁠⁠ or purchasing your lifestyle products using our affiliate links. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twoplustwopodcast.com/resources/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (00:00:00) Consent is situational(00:01:35) Women like to be pursued(00:02:48) Partners on different ‘pages’ with PDA(00:07:17) Asking for a first kiss vs not(00:09:20) If you’re feeling the vibes, ask(00:11:07) Reading women can be challenging for men(00:13:29) Women want to feel safe(00:14:58) It’s safer to ask for than assume you have consent(00:17:30) Blanket consent can come with trust(00:20:56) Different environments can impact consent tolerance(00:22:29) Coming in the back door…our abs hurt!(00:23:50) Asking for consent during a play session(00:26:30) Women feel safe when men ask for consent(00:28:16) Men get turned on when women ask for consent(00:31:42) Flip side of consent is advocating for yourself(00:32:23) Those are not starter cocks(00:33:20) Turning someone down without killing the vibe(00:35:58) Issuing a ‘no thank you’(00:38:23) Advocating for yourself(00:41:57) Sometimes advocating for yourself is personal(00:43:23) Advocating for yourself during play(00:46:03) Experiences in the lifestyle create growth opportunities(00:49:15) Advocacy is empowering(00:54:30) You can’t plan for every situation(00:56:11) The lifestyle is fun yet challenging(00:57:17) Men in the lifestyle are generally more respectful(00:59:19) If in doubt, ask for consent We'd love to connect with you!Create your own FREE account on Peaches'nCream, the new social media app for your lifestyle!Available on the App Store and on Google Play.INVITE CODE: 2plus2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peachesncream.app/⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Two Plus Two Podcast Group on Peaches'nCream to see our exclusive photos, post your comments, ask your questions and connect with your Two Plus Two Crew: Zack, Josie, Brad & Brittany.Email us your thoughts, comments and ideas at:⁠hello@twoplustwopodcast.com