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Q&A: How Can I Get in the Mood When I'm Just Not into It?
The scheduled play date with a couple finally arrives, but you're just not into it. Here's what to do.
In this Q&A edition of SexBecause, Charlie and Arienne discuss how to deal with it when you finally get to see a couple for a play date, but you're not in the mood for sex with them — or anybody. There are a lot of factors that could be affecting you, so start by talking with your partner about what you're experiencing.
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Discovering and being honest about the type of open relationship you want to have with your partner is an integral step to enjoying the entire experience even more.
If you're curious about the best ways to navigate your first steps into the sexy world of consensual non-monogamy (also known interchangeably as ethical non-monogamy), listen to this Lexi Sylver podcast with Dr. Liz Powell, a licensed psychologist specializing in non-traditional relationships and the author of the book Building Open Relationships.
How does a couple go from monogamy to swinging to polyamory? Host Lexi Sylver gets personal with Talloolah Love and her partner Q as they detail their journey through ethical non-monogamy and how their relationship has evolved through open and honest communication about boundaries and feelings.
