Many people think of orgasms as the ultimate destination when it comes to pleasure, but the truth is, they’re just one part of the journey. If you’ve ever struggled with orgasms or thought it was just about physical stuff, buckle up—this episode will have you rethinking a lot of things, taking notes and maybe even laughing along the way!

In this episode A is for Anorgasmia and How to Have Awesome Sexual Pleasure we take a playful, yet deeply informative dive into:

• What anorgasmia actually is (spoiler: it’s more common than you think!).
• The different types of anorgasmia and the causes behind them.
• Statistics about anorgasmia and orgasms in general with some myth-busting included.
• How to talk about what you want to increase your pleasure!
• And how it’s important to get out of your head and into your body and senses for greater pleasure.

We give an up close and person view into our own relationship and individual experiences with pleasure and sex.

This is also a special episode as we share a story about talking to André’s 78 year mom about our openness as well as her own desires for dating and a long-term partner. Sadly Maman is no longer with us but there’s some lovely memories of her at the beginning of the episode. 💖

This kicks off our Alphabet Series a collection of trainings that were originally live broadcasted to our Let’s Talk Polyamory private Facebook group. In these lively talks, we unpack everything from non-monogamy and relationships, to sexuality, identity and everything in between. We’re thrilled to bring these fan-favourites to the podcast throughout Season 2 and beyond, alongside brand-new episodes!

✨ COMING SOON: Many of the terms and concepts from this series and more will feature in our Little Book of Poly Love (working title) set to release in 2025. Add yourself to the waitlist to be the first to know when it’s available!

Show Resources:

• The Little Book of Poly Love - Join the list to be informed when it’s released - https://go.letstalkpolyamory.com/polylovebook-waitlist
• Poly Newbies Digital Course - https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer
• Looking for therapy? Reach out to host André Turcotte and book a consultation call at andreturcottepsych@gmail.com
• Looking for coaching support? Book a consultation call with Tara - ⁠https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue⁠
• Let’s Talk Polyamory Facebook Group & Community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠
• Club L Montreal - https://www.leclubl.com/
• Relationship Visualization Exercise with Tara on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnDKIkKD35g&t=27s
• Sensual Touch Partner Experience with Tara & André - https://www.youtube.com/live/pl9i8PbfTXo?si=laNAJGNKzehnVm2D
• Find out more about us and services, programs and more at ⁠⁠https://taraandandre.com/

Who doesn't want to make their way through the holidays with ease and comfort and as little drama as possible?

The holiday season means time spent with friends, family and lovers. And it also can mean a few other things…

• having to make tough choices on where to be and when to be there, WHO to be with?
• having to deal with family members that don't necessarily agree with your relational choices or partner(s)
• needing to de-stress & prioritize fun and sexy times in between all the holiday obligations

And if anything is feeling shaky in terms of your non-monogamy journey, the holidays can be, as André describes "miracle grow for your feelings" and amplify those issues making things stressful or uncomfortable.

In this podcast episode we talk in detail about 5 things you can do now to set your holidays up for success and start 2025 feeling much more secure:

1. Reflect on the past year
2. Conduct a thorough RAADAR Relationship Review to assess the health and dynamics of your relationships and connections using the
3. Do some pre-planning - the who, what, where, when, and how
4. Sharpen your effective communication skills and communicate your needs, wants and desires to partners
5. Prepare and build your toolkit and get direct or indirect support!

Interwoven in this discussion as always are a ton of gems of knowledge and stories from their personal experiences and those of friends and people we work with.

And if you're looking for holiday gift that keeps on giving for your partner and yourself that will allow you start 2025 feeling FAB-U-LOUS-LY SECURE, sign up for our 7-module Poly Newbies Digital Course! And don't worry about having to do it all right away, you'll have a full 6 months to get it all done! We have a special offer for our podcast listeners and Let's Talk Polyamory community. Find out more here - ⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer⁠

Show Resources:

• Poly Newbies Digital Course - https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesspecialoffer
• Open Relationship & Polyamory Mastery Program - https://go.taraandandre.com/polyamorymastery
• Let’s Talk Polyamory Private Facebook Group & Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly
• Multiamory Podcast - https://www.multiamory.com/podcast
• Fit Feels Good by Oonagh Duncan (the health and fitness program Tara is a part of) - https://www.fitfeelsgood.com/
• Need support and curious about coaching or therapy? Book a consultation call with us: https://go.taraandandre.com/relationshiprescue
• Find out more about us and services, programs and more at ⁠https://taraandandre.com/ ⁠

What essentials need to be in your Poly Newbie Survival Kit?

Are you new to non-monogamy or opening up a relationship? In this episode, we’ll equip you with a list of the tools, insights, and strategies you need to thrive—and avoid some of the most common challenges along the way.

These essential steps are drawn straight from our 7-module Poly Newbies Digital Course, designed to set you up for success: 1️⃣ The Basics of Non-Monogamy: Key definitions, identifying your “why,” and navigating your hopes and fears. 2️⃣ Choosing Your Style: Exploring what kind of non-monogamy aligns with your needs and desires. 3️⃣ Mastering Communication: Building connection, eliminating toxic patterns, and speaking your truth effectively. 4️⃣ Rightsizing Jealousy: Understanding this complex emotion and cultivating greater security. 5️⃣ Attachment Styles: Discovering yours and moving toward secure attachment. 6️⃣ Boundaries & Agreements: Creating personal boundaries and our signature Values-Based Relationship Agreements™. 7️⃣ Keeping It Awesome: Relationship check-ins, dating tips, and maintaining the spark!

✨ Plus, we dive into juicy extras, including:

• The stages of polyamory—from curious newbies to seasoned veterans.
• Whether there’s a “right” age to explore non-monogamy.
• Surprising challenges when opening up an already solid relationship.

All this and personal stories from our own non-monogamy journey! 🎉

Hit play and start your journey toward thriving in non-monogamy! 🎧💖

Show Resources & Special Offers:

• 💥 Black Friday Poly Newbies Digital Course Offer at $27 for 6 months of access until 11:59PM Eastern Dec 2 - ⁠https://courses.letstalkpolyamory.com/polynewbiesblackfriday⁠
• Poly Diaries Docs-Series - Subscribe and listen to our diary entries and others at https://www.youtube.com/@PolyDiaries
• Looking for therapy? Reach out to host André Turcotte and book a consultation call at andreturcottepsych@gmail.com
• Have questions about our course or looking for private individual or couple’s coaching? Book a consultation call with host Tara at https://go.taraandandre.com/15mincoffeechat
• Join the Community: Connect will other polyamorous folk here - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkpoly⁠
• Learn more: Explore our services, programs and more at ⁠⁠https://taraandandre.com/