Ethical Non-Monogamy: How Pleasure Expands in ENM with Claire Perelman

In this episode, DB talks with Claire Perelman all about the pleasure of non-monogamy! ENM, polyamory, swingers, monogam-ish -- there's so many ways to be non-monogamous, and so many reasons living a life outside of monogamy can be a tremendous joy. Non-monogamous listeners, we see you! Monogamous listeners, this is a great moment to learn about what makes ENM so appealing to so many.

Guest Details

Claire Perelman (she/her) is a Queer, Jewish, Certified Sex Therapist and Educator living and working in the Bay Area. She is passionate about creating accessible sex education and normalizing play, pleasure, and sexuality through her work with clients, workshops, and across social media. Like many therapists, she channeled her greatest source of pleasure and heartbreak into her area of focus, leading her to specialize in relationships, sex, and intimacy for couples, individuals, and polycules. You can find her at @sexclarified (on all platforms) and www.sexclarified.com

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