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Curious Fox
by Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla
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
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Consensual Non-consent, Negotiation, and the Classics with Tina Horn
Support the show Connect with us on IG and more: Curious Fox @wearecuriousfoxes Effy Blue @coacheffyblue Jacqueline Misla @jacquelinemisla Email us or send a voice memo: [email protected] Join the conversation: fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxes
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#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? Open relationships have a unique set of challenges and it’s often...
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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, and sexual expression? What can individuals of all...
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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 misunderstandings that parents and caregivers have about...
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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 process? In this episode, Effy invites Dr. Joli…
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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 Halloween be the unlikely balm to soothe these fears? In...
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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 fosters safety and wellbeing? In the third installment…
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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 shifts in utilizing psychedelics as tools for trauma...
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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 healing be supported by those other than...
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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 back on a previous Halloween episode where they...
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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 Jacqueline delve deep into the intricate dynamics of connection and...
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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 our age group In this episode, Effy engages in a…
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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 of our choices, or is it about finding peace in the...
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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? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline explore “parts work”…
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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 this episode, Effy enlists the expertise of a seasoned pro...
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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 daily lives? In this episode, Effy and cognitive...
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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 the NY lesbian bar scene for her birthday with her partner,...
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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 relationship? Just in time for wedding season, Effy and...
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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. They discuss hookup culture and how we can and should “be...
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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? Jacqueline revisits a conversation with Effy about how to balance...
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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 multiple worlds within Jacqueline's mind and explore the...
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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 fellow podcasters Dedeker, Emily and Jase of Multiamory.…
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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 simple yet powerful it is to intentionally look at your…
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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 honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Effy and...
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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 lighthearted and wisdom packed conversation about masturbation in...
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The Sexual Shadow, Self Discovery, Shame and Pleasure with Dr Joli Hamilton (Interview)
What is the sexual Shadow? How does it affect our individual and collective sexual expression? What are some of the ways we can get to know our Shadow material and work towards integrating it? In this week’s episode Effy explores the crossroads of Jungian psychology and sex with Dr Joli Hamilton....
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Exploring the Asexuality Spectrum with Angela Chen (Interview)
In a hypersexualized society, what is it like to be asexual? Do asexual folks have sex? Can asexuality be an important factor for female sexual liberation? In honor of International Asexuality Day (April 6th), we revisit a conversation between Effy, Jacqueline, and journalist, editor, and the...
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Hold Me Right, Surviving Sexual Violence and a Video Game with Danijela Steinfeld (Interview)
What are the systemic factors that support rape culture? Why is it difficult for sexual assault survivors to find their voice? What does a journey towards healing look like? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Danijela Steinfeld, a Serbian-born award-winning actress and filmmaker…
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Sex in the Bible, an Easter Egg Hunt with De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar (Interview)
Is there Biblical scripture that condones or encourages sexual exploration? Why would God design bodies that experience pleasure if we are not supposed to pursue pleasure? Can faith and sexuality coexist? In this episode, Jacqueline resurrects a conversation she had with Effy and De-Andrea...
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Dirty Talk, Travel Sex and Erotica Book Clubs with Jocelyn Silva (Interview)
Why are people into dirty talk? What are different types of dirty talk? How can we start experimenting with verbally expressing our hottest thoughts and desires? In this episode, Effy invites Jocelyn Silva to discuss the ins and outs of dirty talk. They explore why people are into it, appreciate...
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Queer Health Week, Tops & Bottoms, and Butt Clocks with Dr. Carlton (Interview)
How can you find the right doctor? What should you ask during your appointment? How can you pleasurably and safely explore anal play? What is unique about sexual health within the gay and queer community? And what is a butt clock? Erectile dysfunction, STIs, vaccinations, and safe anal play are...
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Psychedelics, Healing Trauma and Sexuality with Dee Dee Goldpaugh (Interview)
Can psychedelics be more than a party drug? How are they used in therapy and why are they so effective? What does it take to get into a psychedelic treatment program? Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Community Support and Integration Director of the Hudson Valley Psychedelic Society,...
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Kink, Shame, and Sexual Healing with Rena Martine (Interview)
What’s kink and bdsm? How can we start a conversation with our partner(s) about exploring different sexual expressions? How can kink be a healing modality? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Rena Martine to talk about how to explore the taboo in a healthy way. They discuss how…
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Fox Tales: Two Relationships, Two Homes, One Big Change with Jacqueline Misla
How do you break out from societal norms? What does it take to design a relationship that we can thrive in? What happens when you open your mind to all the possibilities? In this week’s episode, we bring you another installment of Fox Tales: stories of people who are living, loving and connecting...
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Cycles, Connection to the Body and the Earth with Kathy Walkling (Interview)
Are periods simply a burden for women to bear? Can menstruation education cause systemic change for the better in women's welfare? What are the implications of women revitalizing menstrual practices on society and the earth? In this special episode, Effy talks to the co-founder of EcoFemme Kathy...
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Couple Privilege, Hierarchical Relationships and Valentine's Day
What is couple privilege? How does it differ from hierarchy in relationships? How does it affect relationships? How can we design our relationships with privilege and hierarchy in mind? In this revised episode, Effy and Jacqueline reflect on couple privilege and hierarchy in relationships on...
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Sexual Morality, Disgust, and Bonobos with Dr. Kelly Asao (Interview)
What is sexual morality? How do we decide what is right and wrong when it comes to sex? Is it universal or does it change across cultures? How does moralizing sexuality affect our individual sexual expression and our views on sex as a society? In this week’s episode, Effy and Jacqueline explore...
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Borderline Personality Disorder with Dr. Jerold Kreisman (Interview)
What is borderline personality disorder and what causes it? How does it affect familial and romantic relationships? What does treatment look like? What can people with loved ones who have BPD do? On this week’s episode Effy and Jacqueline take on one of the most elusive mental health struggles…
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Pain and Pleasure with Leigh Cowart (Interview)
What is masochism and why do people engage in it? What is the difference between consenting to pain as a means to an end/ byproduct of an activity (e.g., ballerinas and competitive eaters) vs. pain on purpose? What are the benefits and the costs to pain as pleasure? What does masochism have to…
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Gender Scripts, the Dual Control Model and Sexual Expression with Emily Nagoski (Interview)
Why is understanding our uniqueness important to having great sex? What is the dual control model in the context of sexuality and how does it affect our desire? What steps can we take to develop a healthy relationship with sex and sexuality after experiencing trauma or sex negative conditioning?…
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Big Dick Energy, The New Year, and The Soap Box
What is Big Dick Energy (BDE)? What is the difference between having a big dick, being a big dick, and having big dick energy? Can BDE change the way we think of our lives and societies? In this final episode of the year, Effy and Jacqueline talk about the concept of Big Dick Energy, what it…
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Sex Therapy, Sexual Dysfunction and Porn Addiction with Dr. Ian Kerner (Interview)
What is sex therapy and how is it different from other forms of therapy? What are some common concerns explored through sex therapy? What should you expect from a sex therapist and sessions alone or with partner(s)? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline chat with nationally recognized sex…
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Jealousy Within Non-Monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton (Interview)
How does jealousy show up in non-monogamous relationships? What are some key factors that might challenge and even change our attitude towards jealousy? How can we embrace, process and learn from our jealousy? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline are joined by Dr. Joli Hamilton to talk about her...
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Nurturing Compersion According to Research with Dr. Marie Thouin (Interview)
What is compersion? What are the factors that promote compersion and the factors that hinder it? Does it have a place outside of non-monogamy. In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline chat with Dr. Marie Thouin about her research on compersion. Dr. Thouin shares the factors that promote or get in the...
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Closing the Orgasm Gap with Grace Wetzel (Interview)
What does research say about the orgasm gap between men and women? Why do women report a significant drop in sexual pleasure when men enter the equation? Why is it important for us to have orgasm equality and what can we do collectively to close the gap? In this episode, Effy and Jacqueline sit...
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Legal Rights for Non-Nuclear Families and Same-Sex Couples with Diana Adams, Esq. (Interview)
Why does the overturning of Roe v Wade impact same-sex marriage in the U.S.? What can same-sex couples, non-married couples, polyamorous families, triads/quads, and platonic co-parents do to protect their rights? What can we do, on a system-wide level, to protect and expand the rights of all...
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Talking to Kids about Sex, Gender, and Relationships with Cory Silverberg (Interview)
What is the distinction between talking with children about their bodies, about sexuality, and about sex? And why is it important to talk about each? What are some barriers for adults to have these conversations with the children in their lives? How can we ensure that our conversations about sex...
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Unpacking Infidelity, Surviving the Earthquake
What happens to a relationship after there is betrayal? Is it possible to rebuild after trust is destroyed? Can infidelity exist within a non-monogamous relationship? In this revisited episode, Effy and Jacqueline take a deeper dive into Jacqueline's story of surviving what felt like an…
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Disorganized Attachment with Julie Menanno (Interview)
Are outbursts, a chronic lack of trust, and an unpredictable fluctuation between avoidant and anxious behavior a sign of disorganized attachment? What is disorganized attachment? How does it affect relationships? Why don’t we hear more about this attachment style? Can we move from disorganized...
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Sex, Islam and Iran with Seyran Ateş (Interview)
What are the core tenants of Islam and the Qur'an and how do they apply to sexuality? What is the significance of the hijab (headscarf)? What would it take for Islam to have a sexual revolution? On this many-months-in-the-making episode, Effy and Jacqueline speak with female Imam, human rights...
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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).
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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).
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