We Gotta Thing - A Swinger Podcast

Discussion Topic: Setting expectations is something we (and many couples) struggle with in the lifestyle. With expectations usually comes disappointment. Disappointment can lead to leaving the lifestyle or stir up negative emotions and feelings about yourselves. We discuss how we TRY to manage our interactions with others and share some tips we hope will help you do the same. Good luck!

Discussion Topic: Way back on WGT Episode 3 we discussed Mr Jones's struggle with jealousy when we entered the lifestyle. In this episode we welcome Catherine, a licensed professional counselor AND swinger! She breaks down jealousy: what it is, how to prepare for it, what it feels like, how to identify it, how to work through it and come out of it stronger as a couple. You can reach Catherine by email at expansiveconnection@gmail.com or on her website: www.expansiveconnection.com Resources Mentioned: The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy The Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships by Kathy Labriola Numerous books by Brene Brown Vulnerability TED Talk by Brene Brown

Discussion Topic- Many couples approaching the lifestyle consider clothing optional resorts as a first step on their journey. This episode we tackle some commonly held beliefs and fears regarding clothing optional resort vacations. Just back from another trip to Desire Pearl, we use our experiences from the week to "bust some myths." Book your trip to one of the Desire Resorts right here! Subscribe to our Finding Your Thing weekly newsletter here.

Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We update you on our new business ventures and Mr Jones makes his request to Mrs Jones for his home office modifications. We also describe a visit from our Canadian friends, our Southwest friends and our long-time LS friends. Topic Many people say how intimidated they are by having to flirt with others in the lifestyle. We break down flirting in society, in the lifestyle, tie it to individual growth and how ultimately it helps our relationship. If done naturally it's not so difficult! BONUS: Listen our conversation with C&D from their Swinging Downunder podcast!

Read our latest newsletter here and then Subscribe to our newsletter here! Keeping up with the Joneses We recap the highlights of our experiences at Naughty in N'awlins 2017! Our WGT Meet & Greet and workshops were amazing, we were runner-ups again at the Annual Lifestyle Awards for Best Lifestyle Podcast. Discussion topic We hear from many listeners how difficult it is to find that "four-way connection" with other lifestyle couples. We break down the issue and offer insights into what works and doesn't work for us. Oh, and we share how we screwed up at NiN (the Joneses are not perfect). A special thanks to Ike Thomas for writing our transition song to snapshots and the ending of our show! Ike's latest work is an acoustic album with the Irreverent Reverends called "Songs for Andreas" and can be found on iTunes and Spotify. Visit our website for more information about the Joneses!

Discussion topic: This month we stray from our regular format to talk about being "outed" as podcasters in the lifestyle. We discuss what happened, how it impacted our lives, how we managed the fallout, what decisions we had to make and how we've decided to move forward. Snapshots: This month we share two emails from listeners that describe perfectly how we view the lifestyle and why it's so important to us both. Mentioned this episode: It's time to vote for your favorite lifestyle podcasters. Cast your ballot at the Annual Lifestyle Awards website! Also, if you'd like to attend our Naughty in N'awlins Meet & Greet be sure to visit our website and sign up so we can send you the details!

Keeping up with the Joneses "Friends" from out of town drop by for a few sexy encounters and we chat about the half-marathon that almost happened. Discussion topic We break down lifestyle friendships and what they might look like. We categorize friendships into four types: Community, Casual, Close and Core to help put some perspective on expectations for making Friends With Benefits in the lifestyle. Snapshots Mr Jones enjoys watching a friend give Mrs Jones a good tongue lashing on the massage table while Mrs Jones recollects a hot make out session. Mentioned Please sign up here if you're interested in attending our Meet & Greet at Naughty in N'awlins this summer! Find the "dumb" card game here!

Keeping up with the Joneses This episode we share three explicit experiences, a weekend with some "tried and true" LS friends, an evening with our new Texas friends and (queue the trumpets) our first experience with a single female! Discussion topic We discuss how we developed a healthy approach to the lifestyle by 1) setting priorities, 2) staying balanced and 3) keeping a healthy perspective as a couple in the lifestyle. Snapshots Mr Jones shares an extremely "happy ending" with a new friend and Mrs Jones describes being pushed against a wall from behind while enjoying a sexy view in the mirror... Mentioned Please sign up here if you're interested in attending our Meet & Greet at Naughty in N'awlins this summer! Mrs Jones recommends visiting the Licor 43 website.

Keeping up with the Joneses This month we catch you up on our date(s) with a "unicorn", an evening in our swinger pad with good friends, a somewhat vanilla work party at our house and a family event. Discussion topic Mrs Jones recently discovered the lifestyle changed Mr Jones more than herself. Armed with this revelation she decides to "interview" Mr Jones in order to dig into how men may view the lifestyle experience differently than women. Snapshots We start off by sharing two newbie "hot tub" snapshots from listeners. Mr Jones shares a "messy" story with good friends while Mrs Jones tells how she caught herself flirting at a vanilla event while Mr Jones was out of town. Don't forget to join us at Desire Pearl the week of November 11-18! Visit our website and click through our Desire banner to book your room and join us, the rooms are going fast!

Keeping up with the Joneses This month we catch you up on the sexy weekend we had with a very special couple as the four of us visited the Trapeze Club in Atlanta, Georgia. Oh, and you'll also want to hear what we put in each other's naughty stockings! Discussion topic How is it that we can watch each other have sex with other people and not only does it turn us on but it brings us closer? Many of you have asked this question so we decided to share some tangible things we've experienced that prove to us (and hopefully you) that swinging can improve and already strong relationship. Snapshots Okay, two naked female bodies and a strap-on. Need we say more? Don't forget to join us at Desire Pearl the week of November 11-18! Visit our website and click through our Desire banner to book your room and join us, the rooms are going fast!