The Dildorks

The hosts discuss the realities of long-distance relationships, including the impact of finances and physical ability. They explore the role of the internet in social lives and share personal stories of LDRs. They delve into the financial challenges of LDRs and reflect on the value of relationships. They also discuss monogamy vs polyamory in LDRs and navigate the complexities of maintaining a sense of connection. They joke about their Patreon being a fin dom scene and encourage listeners to live their sexy dorky life.

This podcast episode discusses Bex's recent top surgery experience and their journey of preparing for the surgery. They also touch on the use of jokes as a coping mechanism, the frustration of being misgendered at the hospital, encounters with a peculiar nurse, and the importance of pain management and recovery.

We sat down with therapist and educator Aida Manduley to discuss the psychological model known as attachment theory – how it works, why it matters, and (of course) how it relates to non-monogamy and kink! What Is Attachment Theory? | Insecure | Secure | Anxious-Preoccupied | Dismissive-Avoidant | Fearful-Avoidant | Caveats | Childhood | Abuse | What to Work On | Distress Tolerance | Different Manifestations | Becoming Secure | Feelings | Silence | How to Say No | Emergencies | Non-Monogamy | Kink | Bragging | Reinforcement | Context Credits:Music by PROTODOMEArtwork by Addison FinchBecome a patron to support the show and get access to our private Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and your name mentioned on the show.  

Discussion on preparations and reasons for top surgery, misconceptions about trans people's genitals, risks and managing expectations, enduring pain vs. dealing with illness, preparations for recovery, starting the journey towards surgery, programming note and support for Bex's top surgery.

The podcast discusses awkward post-breakup situations like reclaiming belongings, saying goodbye to ex's family, and dealing with passive-aggressive tweets. They also explore wearing clothes from past relationships, navigating shared spaces with exes, rebounding, coping with loneliness, managing expectations in friendships after a breakup, and addressing negative social media posts.

Topics discussed include rebound relationships, polyamorous breakups, challenges of long-distance relationships, navigating depression and grief, seeking support after a breakup, intense nature of DS breakups, and the hosts' other projects.

This podcast episode explores the difficulties and expectations of breakups, reflecting on personal growth and navigating the emotions and societal factors surrounding breakups. The hosts discuss the signs of a deteriorating relationship and the debate of breaking up in person or in public. They also cover coping with sadness, using TV shows as an emotional outlet, exploring fan fiction, and sharing experiences with horror movies.

This week we’re interviewing Dr. Liz Powell, psychologist, speaker, and author of our favorite book on non-monogamy, Building Open Relationships. We touch on polyamory struggles, love as a verb, and creating the relationships you want, among other things! Building Open Relationships | Jealousy | Desire-Based Approach | Breaking Up | Downleveling | Hierarchy | Flexibility | Boundaries | Perfect Poly | Fucking Up | Monogamy Mindset Hangovers | Soulmates | Real Love | Transference Credits:Music by PROTODOMEArtwork by Addison FinchBecome a patron to support the show and get access to our private Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and your name mentioned on the show.  

Truth or dare? We DARE you to join us this week for a discussion of sex games: different types, ways to play them, and why they might be beneficial. Travel Exhaustion | Why? | Mass Market Games | Excuses | Dulcinea Pitagora | Competition | Game Development | Strip Scrabble | Video Games | Roleplay | Reward vs. Punishment | Consent | Sex Dice | Truth or Dare | Intoxicants | Who Would You Fuck? | Gamification | Protocol | Habitica | Sticker Chart | Skill Equity | Group Sex | Making a Game | Dating Sims | OMGyes | Question Box Credits:Music by PROTODOMEArtwork by Addison FinchBecome a patron to support the show and get access to our private Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and your name mentioned on the show.  

This week Bex interviews his friend and roommate, sex educator and queer pirate Jo Goforth, about finding identity through fandom, positive representations of masculinity, and their new sex ed comic, among other things. Coworker Chart | Union-Busting | Fandom | A Song of Ice and Fire | X-Men | Black Sails | Resonant Characters | Quicksilver | Cosplay | Musketeers | Jake Peralta | Positive Masculinity | Queer Representation | Queer Utopia | Trans Generations | Transphobia | Coming Out | Shifting Orientation | Introspection | Sex Talk Comic | Trans Sex Ed Credits:Music by PROTODOMEArtwork by Addison FinchBecome a patron to support the show and get access to our private Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and your name mentioned on the show.