️ Empathy, Consent & Safe Sex: The Foundations of Poly Pleasure | Polyamorous Evolutions Ep. 5
What makes polyamorous pleasure truly sustainable? In this eye-opening episode of Polyamorous Evolutions, Susan Bratton and Roy Graff dive deep into the three essential pillars for joyful, ethical, and drama-free non-monogamy: Empathy, Consent, and Safe Sex Practices.
This conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating multiple relationships, exploring CNM (Consensual Non-Monogamy), or simply wanting to level up their intimacy skills.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why empathy is your superpower in multi-partner dynamics
The evolving understanding of consent in poly communities
Why safe sex practices still lag behind—and how to fix that
How to confidently have the “safe sex talk”
Access to a free STI testing guide tailored for poly lifestyles
How testing regularly builds trust and protects your “molecule”
Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome & Intro to the 3 Foundations 1:10 – Transitioning from monogamy: a whole new communication world 2:30 – Community care: How your choices ripple through the network 4:00 – STI testing habits and agreements across partners 5:40 – Susan’s FREE STI guide: https://fullpaneltest.com 6:45 – Safe vs unsafe practices (and why STI “theater” isn’t enough) 8:15 – The state of PrEP, healthcare access & global safety 9:30 – Debunking myths: Is poly actually riskier? 10:00 – Conscious sex vs unconscious habits
Get the Free Safe Sex Guide for Poly Folks: Written by Susan Bratton & Dr. Andy Kunik — https://fullpaneltest.com
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