Beyond Monogamy with Adam & Pris

Adam Alvarez; Pris Alvarez
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Welcome to the wild, honest, and hilarious world of Beyond Monogamy—a podcast where longtime lifestyle couple Adam & Pris spill the tea (and sometimes the lube) on all things ethical non-monogamy. From hotwife adventures and swinger fails to polyamorous growing pains and everything in between, no topic is too taboo and no story is off-limits. Whether you're a seasoned swinger, lifestyle-curious, or just here for the juicy stories—you're in the right bed… we mean, place. Expect real talk, lots of laughs, and candid conversations about sex, relationships, parenting, judgment, and finding connection beyond traditional monogamy. 🛏️ New episodes drop every Sunday and Wednesday. 🎥 Now with video! Watch on YouTube or visit www.beyond-monogamy.com

  1. 3d ago

    Mismatched Sex Drives: When Stress, Meds & Menopause Hit

    Is there such a thing as a "normal" sex drive? Nope. On this Beyond Monogamy QUICKIE, Adam and Pris get real about mismatched sex drives: the high, the low, and everything in between. Adam, the self-proclaimed every-single-day guy, opens up about a recent slowdown in his libido, while Pris, a lifelong take-it-or-leave-it, explains why talking about sex doesn't flip her switch and why cuddles sometimes beat the main event. Whether you're in the swinger lifestyle, practicing ethical non-monogamy (ENM), or totally monogamous, libido mismatch isn't a lifestyle problem. It's a human one. And this swinger podcast proves the fix starts with one honest conversation. In this episode: Why there's no "normal" number when it comes to sex drive How new medications, menopause, and hormones can shift desire Stress, sleep, weight, and body image as libido killers Why cuddling can feel safer than sex when life gets heavy Masturbation for dopamine vs. sex with a partner: the "whole dance" The fear of a low-libido season becoming the new normal "If one is down, pick up the other": who initiates when desire dips Adam's on-air accountability pledge (comment and ask if he got up and walked!) When to talk to your partner, your doctor, or a therapist Thanks to our sponsors and affiliates: ProDX Health — At-home STI tests plus hormone tests for men and women, with results straight to your phone. Use code BEYOMONO for 15% off at prodxhealth.com. FirmTech Tech Ring — A comfortable overnight ring that tracks your natural erections while you sleep and sends the data to your phone to share with your doctor. Use code BEYOMONO at myfirmtech.com/adamalvarez. Sliquid — When you two are on the same page, Sliquid has you covered. Get 15% off at sliquid.com. Come hang out with us: Swinger 101 Workshop — Austin, TX — Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6–8 PM at Forbidden Fruit Austin. Light refreshments, a small fee, and two hours to ask us anything. Details on the Sponsors tab at beyond-monogamy.com. Krazy Winter Nights — Kansas City — February 19–21, 2027. Use code BEYOMONO for a discount at krazykasbh.com. Full Swap Radio — Catch us every Thursday at 2 PM and 7 PM Central on fullswapradio.com. Beyond-Monogamy.com — Merch, every episode, our blog, sponsor discounts, and our 100% anonymous confessional. Tell us where your drive lands! beyond-monogamy.com

    Mismatched Sex Drives: When Stress, Meds & Menopause Hit

  2. 6d ago

    What If Non-Monogamy Was Normal? Catholic Guilt & Our Other Lives

    What would your life look like if non-monogamy had always been normal? A listener voicemail stopped us in our tracks with that question, so Adam & Pris imagine the versions of themselves that never got the chance to exist. We both grew up Catholic in Mexican-American households with a strict script for what a good man and a good woman were supposed to be. This is one of our most personal episodes yet about ethical non-monogamy, the swinger lifestyle, and how culture and religion shape who we love. In this episode: A listener voicemail asks: who would we be if non-monogamy were normal? Pris's childhood crushes, growing up bi in a "don't date outside your race or gender" household Adam's "girl-crazy" shame and why he thought something was wrong with him Would there be less cheating if monogamy and non-monogamy were treated equally? Wanting "the one," having a primary, and why poly didn't work for us Could either of us ever go back to monogamy? Catholic guilt, Adam's time in the seminary, and why he walked away Machismo, toxic masculinity, and finding Latinx couples in the lifestyle Our alternate-timeline lightning round: who are we dating at 18, and do we still find each other? Thanks to our sponsor: SDC: The largest online community for open-minded adults, with your people all in one place. Make a profile and go explore. Sign up with code 38236: sdc.com/?ref=38236 Come hang out with us IRL: Krazy Winter Nights, Kansas City: February 19–21, 2027. Use code BEYOMONO for a discount at krazykasbh.com Full Swap Radio: Catch us streaming every Thursday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Central at fullswapradio.com Tell us your other timeline: Grew up with rules that didn't fit? Share your story in our 100% anonymous confessional at beyond-monogamy.com. While you're there, check out the merch, past episodes, and our blog.

    What If Non-Monogamy Was Normal? Catholic Guilt & Our Other Lives

  3. Oct 21

    Where Do You Find Swingers? Apps, Clubs & Meet-and-Greets That Work

    Where do you actually find other swingers? It's the number one question in our inbox, our DMs, and our confessional, so on this QUICKIE, Adam & Pris break down where the swinger lifestyle really lives: online, in person, and in places you might not expect. We draw on 15 years of ethical non-monogamy experience, wins and misfires included. In this episode: How we got started: Adult FriendFinder, Swing Lifestyle, Kik chats, and the pre-app days Free vs. paid accounts on SDC, 3Fun, and FetLife, and which ones fit what you want Community vs. casual: why chasing friendships beat chasing sex for us The Facebook group method: going from public state groups to private local ones AI photos, catfishing, fake profiles, and why Pris verifies everybody Red flags: pushiness, one-word openers, and couples' profiles that only show one partner Swinger clubs, host couples, newbie nights, and low-pressure vanilla meet-and-greets Takeovers, lifestyle travel, cruises, workshops, Reddit, and Discord Thanks to our sponsors and partners: FirmTech: The Tech Ring tracks firmness and blood flow with real data in an app, and the Ring Mate attachment is all about your partner's pleasure. Use code BEYOMONO for 15% off: myfirmtech.com/adamalvarez SDC: The lifestyle's biggest community, with profiles, verification, parties, and travel. Join with code 38236: sdc.com/?ref=38236 3Fun: Quick, on-the-go swiping for couples and singles. Use code TK11932: go3fun.co/ad/TK11932 SwingTap: Tap a ring, wallet, or QR code to share your whole lifestyle profile instantly: swingtap.fun/share/beyomono Come hang out with us IRL: Swinger 101 Workshop: November 15 at Forbidden Fruit in Austin, TX. $20 per person, with light refreshments. Krazy Winter Nights, Kansas City: February 19–21, 2027. Use code BEYOMONO for a discount at krazykasbh.com Full Swap Radio: Catch us streaming every Thursday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Central. Join our community: Visit beyond-monogamy.com for merch, every episode, our blog, our 100% anonymous confessional, and the "Join Our Community" link to our Facebook group.

    Where Do You Find Swingers? Apps, Clubs & Meet-and-Greets That Work

  4. Oct 18

    Quickie Mashup: Prostate Play, the P-Spot & Slut-Shaming

    New here? Start with this Quickie Mashup! We took two of our favorite past QUICKIE episodes and put them back to back, so new listeners can catch up on the swinger lifestyle and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) talk you might have missed. Quickie #1: The P-Spot Confessional. A listener writes in about prostate play and what it does for him, and it starts a very real conversation. Adam gets candid about an early experience that happened without consent, why toxic masculinity keeps men from talking about male pleasure, and whether he's ready to explore it with Pris. Then we share a practical starter guide: talk first, start slow, and use plenty of lube. Quickie #2: Sluttiness. What actually makes someone a "slut"? We dig into where the word came from in the 1400s, the double standard between men and women, slut-shaming inside and outside the lifestyle, Adam's hotwife kink, Pris learning to date solo, and why sexual freedom is such a turn-on in an open relationship. Prostate play, the P-spot and male pleasure Consent, vulnerability and "finding your no" Toxic masculinity and the "I ain't gay" myth The history of the word slut and the double standard Alcohol, THC and lowered inhibitions Hotwife fantasies, solo dates and insecurity after 15 years in the lifestyle Slut-shaming in the swinger community CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: beyond-monogamy.com. Full episodes, quickies, blog, merch and our guest lineup. 🤫 Anonymous Confessional: Got something on your mind about the lifestyle, ENM, kink or the show? Drop it 100% anonymously at beyond-monogamy.com. It might end up on a quickie! 📻 FullSwapRadio: Catch us on fullswapradio.com Thursdays at 2 PM and 7 PM Central. UPCOMING EVENT ❄️ Krazy Winter Nights, Kansas City, Feb 19–21, 2027. Use code BEYOMONO for your discount at krazykasbh.com. OUR SPONSORS (use our links, they support the show!) 💍 FirmTech: The Tech Ring and Ring Mate for firmness, blood flow and real data. Use code BEYOMONO for 15% off at firmtech.co 📲 SwingTap: One lifestyle profile, shared with a tap from a ring, bracelet or card. One-time fee, no subscription. swingtap.fun/share/beyomono 💋 SDC: The largest online community for open-minded adults. Sign up at sdc.com with code 38236 🧪 ProDX Health: We test, and they've got the hookup. Code BEYOMONO gets you 15% off at prodxhealth.com

    Quickie Mashup: Prostate Play, the P-Spot & Slut-Shaming

  5. Oct 14

    Sweat, Queefs & Cramps: The Messy Truth About Swinger Sex

    The swinger lifestyle sells candlelight, lingerie, and flawless bodies. Then somebody's calf locks up mid-threesome. On this Quickie episode of Beyond Monogamy with Adam & Pris, the swinger podcast for ethical non-monogamy and open relationships, we tell on ourselves about the part of sex nobody puts in the highlight reel: the noises, the sweat, the cramps, and every moment your body decides to do its own thing in a room full of people. Bodies are gross, add more bodies and you get more gross, and laughing it off might be the sexiest skill in the lifestyle. In this episode: Why real full swaps and threesomes aren't Cinemax (sadly, no saxophone guy) Sweating in hot hotel rooms, and why towels and mini fans are lifestyle essentials Queefing: why it happens, the core and Kegel trick, and how a wedge pillow helps Guy stuff: gas anxiety, needing to pee mid-swap, and protecting the gems Growling stomachs, squeaky beds, slurping vs. gagging, and other sounds Bad breath, heavy breathing, squirting, and getting over the "ick" Leg cramps mid-play: hydrate, stretch, and work through it When it stops being funny: dizziness, chest pain, and knowing when to stop 📱 3Fun: the app for couples and singles who want to connect with like-minded people. Easy, low-pressure, and way less awkward. Use code TK11932: Download 3Fun here 💧 Sliquid: 15% OFF our go-to body-safe lube that actually feels good. Shop Sliquid here 📅 Swinger 101 Workshop: Sunday, Nov 15, Forbidden Fruit, Austin, TX. $20/person, light refreshments, real talk, and full access to us for all the questions you've been too nervous to ask. 📅 Krazy Winter Nights: Feb 19–21, 2027, Kansas City. Use code BEYOMONO at krazykasbh.com 📻 FullSwapRadio: catch us every Thursday at 2 PM and 7 PM Central at fullswapradio.com 📺 Beyond Monogamy LIVE: our FREE livestream, every Thursday at 7 PM Central at beyond-monogamy.com 🤫 Got a mortifying story? Drop your messiest bodily-embarrassment moments in our 100% anonymous confessional at beyond-monogamy.com. We read every single one, and yours might end up on a future show. Full episodes, quickies, blogs, and merch live there too. Follow, subscribe, and leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, then send this episode to the friend who would absolutely die if this happened to them.

    Sweat, Queefs & Cramps: The Messy Truth About Swinger Sex

  6. Oct 11

    Shibari & Rope Bondage for Couples with Travis of Shibari Sessions

    Ever wondered what makes Shibari different from tying your partner to the bedpost? This week on Beyond Monogamy with Adam & Pris, the swinger podcast for the ethically non-monogamous and kink-curious, we get happily tangled up with Travis of Shibari Sessions, a Houston rigger, teacher, and community builder who ties more than 100 people a year. Travis walks us through the 500-year history of Japanese rope bondage (Shibari vs. kinbaku), why rope can be "pretty or sexy but not both," and how consent and safety actually work when someone is suspended off the ground. Whether you're an experienced swinger or new to ENM and kink, this is your friendly rope 101. In this episode: How Travis found rope, and why a 101 class alone won't make you fall in love with it Shibari vs. kinbaku vs. Western rope bondage Rope safety: circulation, numbness vs. tingling, and the finger-squeeze test First suspensions, rated up lines, and why safety shears are non-negotiable Bringing rope into the bedroom (or dungeon) for couples and swingers Rope etiquette at swing clubs and kink events ShibARTi, Houston's Shibari art exhibition Find Travis: shibarisessions.com, with private lessons, the Rope Library, and the free Tied Together directory of 857+ Shibari groups, classes, and shops worldwide. Learn rope in Houston: Bound HTX runs affordable 101 and themed classes every month. 📅 ShibARTi: Saturday, Nov 14, Montrose Center, Houston. 40 rope artists, gallery style. Sessions 4–6 PM and 7–9 PM (separately ticketed; judging and awards in the evening session). Beginner-friendly, and we'll be there! Tickets: shibarisessions.com (click ShibARTi) 📅 Swinger 101 Workshop: Sunday, Nov 15, Forbidden Fruit, Austin. $20/person, light refreshments, and a judgment-free space to ask us anything. Rope Saturday, swinging Sunday! 📅 Krazy Winter Nights: Feb 19–21, 2027, Kansas City. We're doing a LIVE show! Use code BEYOMONO at krazykasbah.com 💧 Sliquid: 15% OFF our go-to lube: made in the USA, clean ingredients, toy-safe water-based formulas. Shop Sliquid here 💪 FirmTech: fellas, bring your A-game. Use code BEYOMONO at myfirmtech.com 📻 FullSwapRadio: catch us every Thursday at 2 PM and 7 PM Central at fullswapradio.com 📺 Beyond Monogamy LIVE: our FREE livestream is every Thursday at 7 PM Central at beyond-monogamy.com. You'll also find every episode, our blog, merch, and our 100% anonymous confessional. Love the show? Follow, subscribe, and leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen. It's how curious couples find us!

    Shibari & Rope Bondage for Couples with Travis of Shibari Sessions

  7. Oct 7

    Swinger Safety 101: Emergency Contacts, Vetting & What Ifs

    What happens if? It's the question nobody in the ENM lifestyle wants to sit with—but Adam & Pris say it's one of the most important conversations you can have. This week's quickie digs into the paperwork, vetting, and emergency plans that swingers, poly folks, and kitchen-table throuples all need but rarely discuss. In this episode: The "what if" scenarios that keep Adam up at night when Pris plays solo Why the early Craigslist days of swinging were scarier than they look back now Vetting a new play partner: video verification, verified profiles on 3Fun and SDC, and why a driver's license request might be a red flag Real talk on medical emergencies during play, and what happened the one time a partner had to be rushed to the hospital Emergency contacts and medical decision-making for poly & kitchen-table relationships (HIPAA workarounds included) Why disclosing ailments, allergies, and meds like Viagra before you play isn't a vibe-killer—it's a life-saver This episode's sponsor: Pleasure Chest — sex-positive since the '70s, with locations in NYC, Chicago, and LA plus a full online shop. Toys, lingerie, kink gear, and body-safe everything, backed by an education-first approach. Head to thepleasurechest.com and go build your own chest of pleasures. Catch us live: Join Adam & Pris for our FREE livestream every Thursday at 7PM Central at beyond-monogamy.com, where you'll also find every episode, our blog, merch, and our 100% anonymous confessional. Also on FullSwapRadio: Catch us on FullSwapRadio every Thursday at 2:00 and 7:00 PM Central. Upcoming events: Austin, TX — November 15th at Forbidden Fruit for our Swinger 101 workshop Kansas City, MO — Krazy Winter Nights, February 19–21, 2027. Visit krazykasbh.com and use discount code BEYOMONO for a nice little discount Whether you're deep in the swinger lifestyle, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or building a poly family, this one's your reminder: communication isn't optional—it's the whole game.

    Swinger Safety 101: Emergency Contacts, Vetting & What Ifs

  8. Oct 4

    Lifestyle Brain: When Swinger Instincts Follow You Home

    Ever catch your swinger brain flirting at the grocery store? Adam and Pris dig into "lifestyle brain" — what happens when your ethical non-monogamy instincts sneak into regular vanilla life, and why it's so easy to misread the signals. This episode covers: "Code switching" between swinger mode and vanilla mode Why Adam freezes up flirting with vanilla women but not lifestyle women How to flirt without being creepy (and the compliments that actually land) The hot wife dynamic: fantasy vs. being a real partner Is masturbating to someone else cheating? Adam & Pris do NOT agree Reading the room when a vanilla person gets curious about ENM Catch us live: Free livestream every Thursday at 7PM Central at beyond-monogamy.com — episodes, blog, merch, and our 100% anonymous confessional are all there too. FullSwapRadio: Catch us every Thursday at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM Central on fullswapradio.com. Event — Swinger 101 Workshop: November 15th at Forbidden Fruit in Austin. $20/person, light refreshments included. Perfect if you're curious or just getting started. Event — Krazy Winter Nights: February 19–21, 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri. Adam & Pris will be doing a live show! Grab tickets at krazykasbh.com and use discount code BEYOMONO for a discount. Sponsor — SwingTap: Build a lifestyle profile once, get a custom link + QR code, and share it instantly via wearables (rings, bracelets, NFC cards) — no more spelling out your SDC username across a loud bar. One-time fee, no subscription. Check it out at swingtap.fun or use our link swingtap.fun/share/beyomono to support the show. Sponsor — SDC: If your lifestyle brain needs somewhere to go, SDC is where we tell everyone to start. Use code 38236 when you sign up. All sponsor links and codes are always in the show notes — show them some love, it keeps the show going!

    Lifestyle Brain: When Swinger Instincts Follow You Home
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Welcome to the wild, honest, and hilarious world of Beyond Monogamy—a podcast where longtime lifestyle couple Adam & Pris spill the tea (and sometimes the lube) on all things ethical non-monogamy. From hotwife adventures and swinger fails to polyamorous growing pains and everything in between, no topic is too taboo and no story is off-limits. Whether you're a seasoned swinger, lifestyle-curious, or just here for the juicy stories—you're in the right bed… we mean, place. Expect real talk, lots of laughs, and candid conversations about sex, relationships, parenting, judgment, and finding connection beyond traditional monogamy. 🛏️ New episodes drop every Sunday and Wednesday. 🎥 Now with video! Watch on YouTube or visit www.beyond-monogamy.com

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