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The Openlove101 Show

John & Jackie Melfi
Open Relationships
Swinger Lifestyle
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Communication
Non-Monogamy
Jealousy
Swinging Lifestyle
Consent
Communication In Relationships
Boundaries
Swinging
Openlove101
Fear
Trust
Compersion
Sexuality
Swingers Clubs
Honesty
Relationships
Boundaries In Relationships

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 coupl... more

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In this episode of Openlove101, John and Jackie answer three common questions about navigating the swinger lifestyle. They share their recommendation for lifestyle conventions in the United States, discuss how couples can approach the lifestyle when ... more

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John and Jackie discuss how adult toys can enhance intimacy, encourage exploration, and help couples communicate more openly about pleasure. Jackie shares how she moved from initially feeling embarrassed about toys to becoming more comfortable and co... more

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John Gunnar
Rope educator, photographer, and website builder
Happy Kitten Rope
Episode: How Rope Play Builds Trust in Open Relationships
Tim Arnold
Co-founder of Shrine, Colette Austin relationship education advocate
Shrine / Colette Austin
Episode: Inside Shrine: A Safe Space for Alternative Lifestyles
Kira Arnold
Co-founder of Shrine, educator and educator-activist within BDSM and swinger communities
Shrine / Colette Austin
Episode: Inside Shrine: A Safe Space for Alternative Lifestyles
Tim Arnall
Co-founder of Shrine, promotes unity across swinger, polyamory, and BDSM communities
Shrine/Colette Austin
Episode: Exploring Shrine: Unity in Swinging, Polyamory, and BDSM
Kira Arnall
Co-founder of Shrine, educator and organizer for Shrine at Colette Austin
Shrine/Colette Austin
Episode: Exploring Shrine: Unity in Swinging, Polyamory, and BDSM
Tiffany Anson
Therapist specializing in love, relationships, and sex
New Orleans Sex Therapy (neworlandsextherapy.com)
Episode: The Truth About Performance Anxiety and Intimacy
Taylor Sparks
Founder/Organic Loven spokesperson
Organic Loven
Episode: Secrets to Open Relationships That Last ❤️
Samia Mounts
Author and podcaster known for Happy Slut
Happy Slut Podcast / samiamounts.substack.com
Episode: Acceptance, Vulnerability, and Building Healthier Relationships Pt. 2 ft. Samia Mounts
Liv Love
Liv Love, writer and advocate for open relationships
LivLove_inc (Instagram)
Episode: Radical Honesty, Therapy, and Building Stronger Relationships ft. Liv Love Pt. 2

Hosts

John Melfi
Host of The Openlove101 Show; co-founder of Openlove101 and associated clubs; long-time facilitator of CNM education and coaching.
Jackie Melfi
Co-host of The Openlove101 Show; co-founder of Openlove101 clubs and platforms; leads community-building efforts and CNM education.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Best Advice for All Stages

    This podcast is by far my favorite of all the lifestyle podcasts. They are engaging and give excellent advice grounded in reality. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intuitive Intelligence
    United States3 years ago
  • Bad Medical Advice

    They push their idea of a plant only diet early on, by citing non-peer-reviewed studies claiming it as a "sex tip". Maybe they have good info on others, but that's a huge red flag for any advice given.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MattSac
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, reality-grounded relationship advice and a welcoming, sex-positive tone.
Overall, guests and hosts are seen as engaging, approachable, and helpful for navigating CNM dynamics.
A few critics worry about overemphasis on certain lifestyle tips or unpeer-reviewed claims in some episodes.

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My Wife Is Interested in Swinging. Now What?
Q: My adult child has figured out that we're swingers. How should I deal with that?
They suggest being mindful that online searches can expose a couple's lifestyle, and having a respectful conversation with adult children without discussing intimate details. Parents can encourage a sex-positive attitude toward different relationship choices.
My Wife Is Interested in Swinging. Now What?
Q: I think my wife is interested in the swinger lifestyle. What should I do?
John and Jackie recommend talking openly about each partner's feelings, fantasies, and boundaries. Couples can explore together at their own pace by visiting a club, joining an adult social site, or meeting another swinger couple.
How Rope Play Builds Trust in Open Relationships
Q: Where's that kind of balance? How do you, what's the responsibility of the person tying you up? I mean, how do we know to trust that they're going to untie us, or how do we work through that?
Gunnar recommends choosing someone with a trustworthy reputation, discussing boundaries in advance, starting slowly, and ensuring the person tying someone up stays present and attentive throughout the scene.
How Rope Play Builds Trust in Open Relationships
Q: Can you explain a little bit about what it means to be tied up and what it means to be the person tying up someone, kind of like, are there guidelines or rules or how does this work? And are only women the ones that like to be tied up or is it men as well?
Gunnar says people of any gender may enjoy being tied up, while others do not. He stresses practicing sober, having safety shears available, monitoring the tied person's physical responses, and establishing trust and boundaries before a scene.
What Does It Really Mean to Be a Swinger?
Q: And the first question is, how do I know if I'm a swinger?
The hosts suggest that it depends on personal definitions and comfort levels; swinging can involve openness rather than strict labels, and people may identify differently based on their own boundaries and experiences.

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Open discussions focus on open relationships, swinging, and consensual non-monogamy, with practical coaching, personal stories, and community-building. Episodes cover boundary setting, communication, therapy, moving through jealousy, event experiences, family dynamics, and the business side of clubs and education in the lifestyle. The show tends to feature relationship coaches, sexuality writers, event organizers, and researchers, offering actionable tips for couples and individuals while fostering a welcoming, non-judgmental community. A notable throughline is how openness can intersect with faith, family, and public perception, alongside hands-on guidance for navigating CNM spaces and communities without compromising consent and care.

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Recent guests on The Openlove101 Show include:

1. John Gunnar
2. Tim Arnold
3. Kira Arnold
4. Tim Arnall
5. Kira Arnall
6. Tiffany Anson
7. Taylor Sparks
8. Samia Mounts

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