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Lowered Expectations

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS A PODCAST ABOUT SEX, RAW AND UNEDITED. I GOT TIRED OF HAVING MY STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, LIFE AND OTHER RANDOM STUFF SIMPLY DISAPPEAR LIKE SO MANY ERECTIONS. SO, I PUT A MICROPHONE IN THE ROOM AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WAS BORN.

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    Lowered Expectations #151 - A New Start

    Resetting these expecttions

  3. 71

    Monogamy for him, not me - BCD 70

    Unequal is equal sometimes

  4. 70

    Why do I hate you? - BCD 69

    Good fucking question...

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    Anxiety is contagious - BCD 62

    <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Be respectful

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    Laying down the knowledge - BCD 61

    Sharing some wisdom for a good life

  14. 60

    Ego Checking New Submissives - Behind Closed Doors 60

    My new sub is a bit full of himself.

  15. 59

    Better Service - Behind Closed Doors 59

    Discussing ways for Bubby to service me better

  16. 58

    Banning Danny - Behind Closed Doors 58

    After a major breach of trust, we must say goodbye to one of Bubby's partners

  17. 57

    My Kind of Dom - Behind Closed Doors 57

    Finishing up the convo from last week with Katelyn

  18. 56

    You're clearly a Dom, Katelyn - Behind Closed Doors 56

    A friend of mine is coming into her dominant own

  19. 55

    A good day - Behind Closed Doors 55

    A good day - Behind Closed Doors 55

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    Dick or Death - BCD 52

    It's a fun episode. Enjoy yourself.

  23. 51

    Don't touch me - BCD 51

    Bubby is having some problems with his boundaries and I'm just a mess. Yay.

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    About last night - BCD 50

    Well... that was interesting.

  25. 49

    Checking in 2 - BCD 49

    It's time to check in again

  26. 48

    This Multi-Orgasmic Man - BCD 48

    I can't stop orgasming and it's pretty good.

  27. 47

    Puppy Comes Home - BCD 47

    My other pup comes back and I couldn't be happier.

  28. 46

    Finances & Metamours - BCD 46

    We're flat broke, unemployed and full of love

  29. 45

    Flogging Ali Mushtaq - BCD 45

    California-based doctoral candidate and sexy mofo Ali Mushtaq stops by to talk about gay kink culture, being brown and mental health.

  30. 44

    Understanding trust - BCD 44

    I'm not feeling as trusted as I think I should and it's time to finally get to the bottom of it. 

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    Dom alpha beta - BCD 43

    Bubby has a new play partner and is in need of some advice. 

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    Rethinking Marriage - BCD 42

    We're getting married, but in our own way. 

  33. 41

    Rituals & Routines - BCD 41

    Restarting an active D/s relationship means figuring out what works and what doesn't. So, we did. 

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    Comprehending Submission - BCD 40

    <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Now that everything isn't all doom and gloom, we've found some time to get back into an active kink life. Things got off the rails, but we got to a great destination regardless.&nbsp;

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    Dominant Vulnerability - BCD 39

    As a Dom, remembering to stay open is important. Even the ones in charge need to feel loved.

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    A kick in the ass - BCD 38

    Sometimes you need to give your partner a kick in the ass. For me and Bubby that time has come. 

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    Emotional Politics in Polyamory - BCD 37

    A partner Bubby and I share recently came back into our lives and it sparks an important discussion. 

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    Checking In - BCD 35

    It's important to check in with each other. 

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    Seen, Heard, Understood and Valued with Devi Ward - BCD 34

    This week, I'm joined by a new friend of mine Devi Ward. You may know her from Sex is Medicine, her podcast on using sex as a tool to heal your soul. In this episode, we go deep into talking about what the soul needs to be satisfied. The answer may surprise you. Hint: It doesn't come from a store.

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    Love through vanishing vulvas with Alicia Beth - BCD 33

    This week, I'm joined by Alicia Beth HIV, sex educator and former host of Raw Sex Radio. In this episode, the bulk of our chat focuses on lichen sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the genital tissue. We also venture into dating with this disease and similar ones that affect one's sexuality physically, as well as tips for partners of those affected. Support Behind Closed Doors: Patreon.com/KeepItSexy

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    Make me over, please - BCD 32

    Exploring body image, confidence and why it's ok to feel "meh" about your partner. Bubby and I love each other and have great sex. Yet, I'm ambivalent about his looks overall. We explore what this means for us and in general.

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    Accepting pleasure with Garland Jarmon - BCD 31

    Pleasure is a tricky bitch. In this episode of Behind Closed Doors, we explore what it means to give and receive pleasure. Our guest, Garland Jarmon of Spiritual Eros shares his expertise on the topic and even helps me learn to open myself to the joy.

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    How to handle a mental health crisis - BCD 30

    Support LTASEX on www.Patreon.com/keepitsexy Bubby was recently hospitalized after a suicide attempt and a major freakout. Dealing with that has been more stressful than I imagined it would be. Here's how we worked our way through it. 

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    Devotion, commitment and service - BCD 29

    This episode marks a turning point for Behind Closed Doors. I address this in the intro then we transition in to discussing what it means to sacrifice for your partner, remembering to enjoy the good times and what mature love really feels like.

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    Dealing with poly drama - BCD 28

    Even when poly relationships start off smoothly, they can get off course quickly. Bubby's new partner is already causing trouble, so we talk about what to do.

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    The joys of new poly partners - BCD 27

    I'm always happy to welcome new lovers to the family. Bubby recently got a new partner and it's going pretty well

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    No more drama - BCD 26

    Once the storm is over, it's important to get back to normal. Having fun is super important to maintaining long, strong relations.

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    Is this true love? - BCD 25

    Life with Bubby and his borderline personality disorder is often very tough. Even still, our relationship is strong and devoted, even if we forget sometimes.

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    Dom sub emotional therapy - BCD 24

    Now that things are settling back into a rhythm within my relationship, we're taking some time to really get those lingering feelings out. Of course, it's with a kinky twist, though.

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS A PODCAST ABOUT SEX, RAW AND UNEDITED. I GOT TIRED OF HAVING MY STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, LIFE AND OTHER RANDOM STUFF SIMPLY DISAPPEAR LIKE SO MANY ERECTIONS. SO, I PUT A MICROPHONE IN THE ROOM AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WAS BORN.

HOSTED BY

Jerome Stuart Nichols

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS A PODCAST ABOUT SEX, RAW AND UNEDITED. I GOT TIRED OF HAVING MY STIMULATING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEX, RELATIONSHIPS, LIFE AND OTHER RANDOM STUFF SIMPLY DISAPPEAR LIKE SO MANY ERECTIONS. SO, I PUT A MICROPHONE IN THE ROOM AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WAS BORN.

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