S1 Ep55: BUSTING THE MYTHS BEHIND CONSENSUAL NON-MONOGAMY

Consensual non-monogamy is not only more mainstream than you think but has scientifically proven relationship benefits.  My guest today is Dr. Amy Moors, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chapman University and a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. She is an internationally recognized expert on polyamory, swinging, and other forms of consensually non-monogamous relationships.  We discuss: HOW COMMON consensual non-monogamy is in the general population The definition of consensual NON-MONOGAMY, POLYAMORY AND SWINGING The AGE RANGE of people that are openly non-monogamous  FIVE MISCONCEPTIONS regarding consensual non-monogamy Typical MOTIVATIONS behind consensual non-monogamy The difference between CHEATING and consensual non-monogamy PARENTING and open non-monogamy United States data compared to European data The NEGATIVE aspects of consensual non-monogamy How to DISCUSS consensual non-monogamy with a partner or spouse Amy Moors PhD Social Media: @ACMoors  Website: www.amycmoors.com For more information on this topic:  Episode 20: Is non-monogamy having a moment? With Dr. Wednesday Martin Episode 34 Making the Most of Mid-Life and Beyond with Iris Krasnow Episode 37 Having a Positive Sexual Experience Without Testing Positive Episode 47 Orgasm Equality with Dr. Laurie Mintz Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.  Sign up to receive DR. STREICHER’S FREE NEWSLETTER Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago’s top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Sign Up to receive  Dr. Streicher’s Free Newsletter:   Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Twitter @DrStreicher Facebook  @DrStreicher YouTube  DrStreicherTV Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist’s guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

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Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, leaky bladders, weight gain, hair loss, inability to orgasm? Nothing is off limits in these fact filled, solution-driven and often surprisingly funny podcasts that address the specific symptoms women face as they navigate perimenopause and post-menopause. Each segment is like having an in-depth consultation with Dr. Lauren Streicher, a nationally recognized menopause expert and the Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. Guests will include other experts on all things menopause.  So strap in- it’s going to be quite the ride! This is THE podcast for accurate information about menopause but is not meant to be personal medical advice.