Curious Fox
For those challenging the status quo in love, sex, and relationships. Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla explore themes on these subjects through personal stories, interviews, and community discussions (and laugh a lot).
Episodes
185 episodes
#polyproblems with Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla
What are some of the most common pitfalls when couples are opening up? Which conversations are essential when discussion non monoamy? What are some of the common myths when it comes to open relationships? And what about jealousy? O...
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Episode 181
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1:00:42
Queer Eye for Pleasure, Women and those who Love Them with Allison Moon
In a world where discussions about sexuality often default to a heteronormative framework, what insights can we gain when we shift our focus to a queer perspective? How does queer sex challenge and expand our understanding of pleasure, consent,...
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Episode 180
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48:53
How to Support Queer, Trans, and Non-binary Young People with Cory Silverberg
How can parents and caregivers create a safe and open environment where young individuals navigating their own identities feel comfortable exploring and expressing their evolving identities? What are the most common misconceptions or misunderst...
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Episode 179
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1:00:36
Mixed Desires: Navigating Misaligned Wants with Our Partners with Dr Joli Hamilton (Interview)
In the intricate dance of relationships, what happens when our desires diverge from those of our partners? What common patterns emerge when partners want differently? And how can we skillfully bridge these gaps without losing ourselves in the p...
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Episode 178
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1:05:19
Haunted House of Relationship Horrors Listeners Edition
What relationship fears lurk in the shadows of our minds, sending chills down our spines? Can the art of storytelling serve as both an outlet for our deepest relationship anxieties and a means of processing them? Might the eerie embrace of Hall...
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Episode 177
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48:45
Trauma, Sense of Safety and the Somatic Connection with Rida Kirasi (Interview)
How deeply does our perception of safety influence our behavior in relationships? What internal shifts transpire within our nervous system when we oscillate between feelings of security and threat? And, how can we nurture an environment that fo...
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Episode 176
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1:13:38
Psychedelics, Sexual Trauma and Pleasure as a Healing Modality with Dee Dee Goldpaugh (Interview)
How might we challenge and expand upon the established medical definitions of trauma? Can our understanding of healing evolve to encompass not just the alleviation of symptoms but also the reclamation of joy and pleasure? What are the recent sh...
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Episode 175
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58:06
Trauma from a New Lens with Dr MaryCatherine "MC" McDonald (Interview)
How do we navigate the multifaceted nature of trauma beyond the often reductive parameters set by the medical system? How is memory formation and storage impacted by trauma and how does that impact the trauma experience? Can our journey towards...
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Episode 174
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1:09:14
Relationship Fears, Creative Healing and Halloween Pregame
In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline talk about some scary stories and beliefs they hold about relationships, share how these stories can manifest and how they can get in the way of connection and intimacy in their relationships. They reflect b...
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Episode 173
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12:47
Tolerating Disconnection in Relationships
What exactly is connection, and what happens when we encounter disconnection in our relationships? Is there any value in temporary disconnection? How can we improve our tolerance to disconnection?In this week's episode, Effy and Jacquel...
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Episode 172
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55:09
Age, Affinity and Dating with Ashton Applewhite (Interview)
What impact does a significant age gap between partners have on relationships? Are there common misconceptions surrounding women dating considerably younger men? Does age alone determine affinity, and should we limit ourselves to dating within ...
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Episode 171
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37:54
Forks in the Road, Greener Grasses, and Subscribing to the Sucky
How often have you second-guessed a decision, wondering if the other option would have spared you the heartache? How do we navigate life's dilemmas when every path seems to have its own set of thorns? Can we ever truly escape the consequences o...
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Episode 170
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1:11:09
The Self, Parts and the Highway of Life
Why do we react in ways that seem counterproductive or self-defeating? Are our minds made up of distinct "parts" that influence our behavior? How can we understand and integrate these internal parts to create personal growth and harmony?...
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Episode 169
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1:00:34
Navigating Mismatched Kinks with Partners: Finding Common Playgrounds with Miss Shayla (Interview)
We are curious: How can we explore mismatched kinks with our partners? How do we find common ground and understand where the resistance is without creating pressure or being coercive? And what can be done if there's no common ground? In...
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Episode 168
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55:51
Highly Sensitive Man: Navigating Sensitivity, Masculinity, and Relationships with Tom Falkenstein (Interview)
What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person (HSP)? How does high sensitivity differ between individuals socialized as men versus women? What are the unique advantages and obstacles faced by highly sensitive men in their relationships and ...
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Episode 167
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53:25
Release The Rainbow, Coming Out in Adulthood
What happens when you discover your sexual orientation later in life? How can you embrace a new identity when you have already established one? What does it mean to be queer?In this revisited oldie, Jacqueline goes galavanting through th...
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Episode 166
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1:03:15
Queering Up Wedding Season and Celebrating All Relationships with Ambyr D'Amato (Interview)
How can wedding ceremonies be updated to honor queer and polyamorous relationships? What can we do to celebrate a relationship when marriage and a wedding is not an option? What would it be like to celebrate an uncoupling, or the end of a relat...
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Episode 165
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54:59
Hot and Healthy Hookups and Sexual Citizenship with Allison Moon (Interview)
What exactly is a "hookup"? How can we create hot, healthy, shame free hookups? Is there such a thing as good etiquette for casual sex?In this week’s episode, Effy is joined by sex educator and author Allison Moon to discuss casual sex. ...
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Episode 164
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42:13
Stability vs. Freedom: Craving Roots & Wings
Why is it that when we feel comfy and settled, we suddenly long for passion and freedom? And conversely, why do a string of spontaneous adventures have us longing for stability? Is it possible for us to be both planted and to fly?Jacquel...
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Episode 163
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54:10
Compartmentalization: Friend or Foe
How important is compartmentalization when you are in multiple relationships? Can we go too far with "don't ask, don't tell"? Are there consequences to keeping parts of our lives separate?In this week's episode, we take a trip into the ...
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Episode 162
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1:03:06
Relationship Evolution and Communication Tools for Modern Relationships with Multiamory's Dedeker, Emily and Jase (Interview)
How can relationship structures evolve over time? How can we thrive as our relationships change? What are some essential communication tools that can support our relationships and those in it? In this week’s episode Effy is joined by fe...
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Episode 161
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1:01:42
Yoni Gazing, Self Discovery and Letters to Your Vulva and with Jocelyn Silva (Interview)
What is Yoni gazing? Why would you want to look “down there”? How do you ask your partner to help?This week Effy is joined by long time friend of the Fox, sex and pleasure coach, Jocelyn Silva to talk about Yoni gazing. They discuss how...
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Episode 160
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48:15
Polyamorous While Asian with Michelle Hy (Interview)
What is intersectional polyamory and how to find meaningful representation in the community? What is the impact of prescribed cultural identity on our relationships? How can we find and connect with online communities for support? In ho...
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Episode 159
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49:01
Masturbation Month, Self Care and Political Subversion
Can masturbation be an act of self care and political subversion? What are all the benefits of masturbation? If there are so many benefits of masturbation, why don’t we do it more? In this week’s episode Effy and Jacqueline have a l...
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Episode 158
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49:15