Polycurious

On our season premiere Cookie and Jerry open up about their journey and their breakup. We talk about how their current separation has benefited their relationship. This conversation highlights how communication has to be a continuous effort. No matter how long you have been together, things change all the time. You have to do what is right for you even if it is different from what worked in the pa...

This bonus episode is an edited version of our interview for a feature article in Bushwick Daily. Allie Ferrera interviewed both Mariah and I about the podcast. We talked about the inspiration behind Polycurious, the difference and similarities between monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, and what boundaries mean for us. We also have a special announcement: we will be releasing a second se...

For our last episode of the season I chat with my co-host and best friend Mariah. If you haven’t listened to the first episode of the season where I interview her for the first time, go back and listen now. In our conversation, Mariah updates us about coming out to her family as polyamorous. We talk about her experience falling in love with her secondary partner and eventually breaking up with her...

In this episode I interview Seth, my partner of almost 3 years. So far he hasn’t sought out to be non-monogamous, despite having a partner who is. In our conversation Seth tells us about his upbringing as a homeschooler and the son of a pastor in a small midwestern town. We talk about how we met and his reasons for not pursuing non-monogamy. We tell you what our boundaries are and how they have ev...

In today’s episode I speak to my wonderful friends Ruth and Alejandro, who have been together for eight years. In this conversation they tell us how everything went wrong when they first met and how they ended up together anyway. They share their missteps as they began to open up their relationship, including a disastrous first threesome. We talk about their boundaries, how they have evolved, and...

Mariah and I talk to Mr. K, someone who tried polyamory and realized that it's not be for him. In this conversation we talk about his non-monogamous inclinations and his kitchen table poly aspirations. He tells us how he realized his ideal didn't match up to reality after being in the poly scene for five years. We also talk about how despite that, he considers himself as someone with a lot...

Anna and Chetan have been together for 4 years, but they each have been exploring non-monogamy for almost 15 years. In this conversation they share what they have learned during that time. They also share their experience forming a triad and how that dissolved before moving in together. Lastly, they give lots of great advice for polycurious people, especially when it comes to jealousy. Book a free...

Tarynn is a New York-based Psychotherapist who focuses on alternative sexualities & lifestyles – including non-monogamy. In this episode we talk about how she opened up her relationship with her husband of 8 years. She speaks of relationship anarchy and reveals how she achieved a comfortable "kitchen table" dynamic between her husband and secondary partner. We also talk about how she...

Ana and Dustin are a married polyamorous couple who have a very loving relationship. In this conversation we talk about gender roles in non-monogamy: how they influence Dustin’s jealousy and affect the way they each relate to other potential partners. We also talk about the importance of establishing a solid base on one’s relationship before opening up. Watch their dating show Quarantine Crush Boo...

Frankie is an incredibly inspiring person when it comes to dealing with non-monogamy. In this conversation, she shared with us a particular experience of jealousy we can all learn from. When faced with her uncomfortable feelings, she decided to approach the person she felt triggered by. Listen to find out how that turned out! If you think anyone could benefit from listening to this episode, please...

In this conversation I speak to S & J, a married couple from Brooklyn. They tell us how they decided to open up their marriage and navigated their different ideas of what that meant. J was initially more interested in having experiences as a couple and S wanted to see people independently. Through trial and error, they eventually reached a point in which they both feel comfortable in the relat...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Bear (formerly Safi) and Fifi we go deeper by talking about their relationship. They narrate their love story and share with us inner layers that help them navigate polyamory together. We talk about how Safi developed compersion, which is a feeling of joy when a loved one takes pleasure from another romantic or sexual relationship. Check out their YouTube channel...

This is part 1 of our conversation with Bear & Fifi, (Safi & Fifi at the time of the interview), a queer polyamorous couple that hosts ⁠ a YouTube channel ⁠ where they share their experience and provide tips for other polyamorous couples. In our conversation they talk through their journey coming to terms with their sexuality, gender and non-monogamous identity. Fifi as a second generation...

In this episode I speak with Dr. Zhana, a professor of sexuality at New York University. She is also the creator of the Open Smarter Course, a science-based course designed to figure out what type of relationship works for YOU based on your personality. In this conversation we talk about Dr. Zhana's own non-monogamous journey, her research on casual sex and some of the important traits to cons...

In our inaguaral episode, we introduce Polycurious, and our host, Fernanda, interviews our occasional co-host, Mariah. We delve into the intriguing details of her journey into non-monogamy, the stigma she encountered from her family, her first play party, her relationship with her primary partner, and her experiences with jealousy. Follow us on: Instagram TikTok YouTube Visit our website polycurio...