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Modern Anarchy

by Dr. Nicole Thompson

Hosted by Dr. Nicole, a queer, non-monogamous clinical psychotherapist, Modern Anarchy is a living exploration of what becomes possible when we liberate our collective pleasure. The show brings together activists, therapists, and researchers from around the world for vulnerable conversations about sex, relationships, and pleasure liberation psychology. Are you ready to learn more about your pleasure?New episodes every Wednesday.Learn more: www.modernanarchypodcast.com

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  1. 286. Getting Off the Sexuality Escalator - Dr. Nazian

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Nazian (she/her) join us for a conversation about rewriting your sexual scripts. Together we talk about giggling during sex, embracing our kinky parts, and fine tuning your sexual palette. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here:...

  2. 285. Another Slutty World is Possible - Mike Reisner

    On today’s episode, we have Mike (he/any) join us for a conversation about the cultural paradigm shift of ethical sluthood. Together we talk about the transformative joy of snuggle piles, getting off the sex escalator, and our non-monogamous mistakes along the way. 🧡 Download Free...

  3. 284. Relationship Design and Creative Non-Monogamy - Laura Ramadei

    On today’s episode, we have Laura (she/her) join us for a conversation about creatively designing authentic relationship structures. Together we talk about needing flexibility in relationships, when compersion is not easily accessible, and community building across varying levels of experience in...

  4. 283. The Liberation of Our Ethical Sluthood - Dr. Manijeh Badiee

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Baddie (she/her) join us for a conversation about the lifelong practice of erotic liberation. Together we talk about the joy of platonic life partners, the unconsciousness impact of labels, and expanding our capacity for conflict resolution. 🧡 Download Free...

  5. 282. Sex Work, Relationship Anarchy, and Professional Domination - Miss Adah Von

    On today’s episode, we have Miss Adah Von (she/her) join us for a conversation about expanding our communities of care. Together we talk about underground foot parties, getting beyond prescriptive labels, and being a fan of gossip. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Psychology Worksheets and Tools Here:...

  6. 281. Creating Kinky, Queer, Non-Monogamous Community – Ryan Ash

    On today’s episode, we have Ryan (she/they) join us for a conversation about the messy and oh so human journey of expansive relating. Together we talk about the resilience that comes with healing from trauma, knitting in the dungeon, and the power of vulnerability. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based...

  7. 280. The Ego Dissolution of Sex and Pleasure - Jordan Dobrowski

    On today’s episode, we have Jordan (she/they) join us for a conversation about learning to release control. Together we talk about slowing down to savor, continued-care, and celebrating your growth story. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here:...

  8. 279. Loving People by Not Controlling Them - Laura Mae Northrup

    On today’s episode, we have Laura (they/them) join us for a conversation all about the continued practice of being in your aliveness. Together we talk about orgasms as prayer, playing on psychedelics, and the liberatory practice of learning to apologize. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets...

  9. 278. The Pleasurable Polyamory Paradigm Shift – Ken Hamilton

    On today’s episode, we have Ken (he/they) join us for a conversation about all the mistakes that were made along the way. Together we talk about releasing shame through conversation, coming out as polyamorous to your kids, and what makes the difficulty of non-monogamy worthwhile. 🧡 Download Free...

  10. 277. Do Educated Women Choose Polyamory? - Dr. Elisabeth Sheff

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Eli (she/her) join us for a conversation about the contemporary research on non-monogamy. Together we talk about infidelity stats, when the threesome doesn’t live up to reality, and creatively designing your non-monogamy. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  11. 276. Sexual Pleasure in a F**ked up World – Jason Best

    On today’s episode, we have Jason (he/him) join us for a conversation about tapping into pleasure during these complex times. Together we talk about prioritizing time for sexual pleasure as new parents, when your therapist is at the sex party, and showing up for our local communities. 🔥Pleasure...

  12. 275. Psychedelic Sexuality, Spirituality, and Pleasure Sovereignty – Kayla Felten

    On today’s episode, we have Kayla (she/they) join us for a conversation all about reclaiming erotic sovereignty. Together we talk about integrity within power dynamics, reconnecting with your intuition, and the transformation of being witnessed in community. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  13. 274. Spunky, Kinky Kitten to Witchy, Erotic Crone – Elmo Painter

    On today’s episode, we have Elmo Painter (she/her) join us for a conversation about the evolution of the erotic. Together we talk about being in caterpillar soup, sex magic rituals, and embracing the question marks. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  14. 273. Erotic Authenticity: A Lesbian in a Mixed, Open Relationship – Coco Henri

    On today’s episode we have Coco (she/her) join us for an conversation all about erotic authenticity. Together we talk about coming out later in life, finding belonging within ourselves, and doing the scary thing anyways because discomfort is part of the process. 🔥Pleasure Liberation…

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  15. 272. Queering EMDR and Psychedelics – Cash Waller

    On today’s episode, we have Cash (they/them) join us for a conversation about reprocessing trauma and savoring your pleasure. Together we talk about queering the field of psychology, the power of dance, and being devoted to nature. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  16. 271. Sexpert Swinger Cruises: F**king up more than you f**k - Amber Mallery

    On today’s episode, we have Amber (she/they) join us for a conversation all about being a messy, real human on their pleasure journey. Together we talk about pleasure mapping, vulnerably cracking your heart open, and the breath of a good orgasm. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  17. 270. The Wild Ride of Following Your Pleasure - Karen Yates

    On today’s episode, we have Karen (she/they) join us for a conversation about healing in relationships. Together we talk about actually feeling your trauma, the language of pleasure, and becoming present with yourself. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  18. 269. F**king Your Friends is Mutual Aid - Dominatrix Empress Wu

    On today’s episode, we have Empress Wu join us for a conversation exploring the psychological edge of power exchange. Together we talk about finding other cuckoo bitches, nutting off mic, and the politics of the taboo. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  19. 268. Solo-Pleasure with the Lights Turned On – August McLaughin

    On today’s episode, we have August (she/her) join us for a conversation about healing through self-pleasure. Together we talk about, girl boners, fantasy brunches, and being turned on by your creativity. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  20. 267. Love in a F**ked up World - Dean Spade

    On today’s episode, we have Dean (he/him) join us for a conversation about radical community building. Together we talk about dismantling the romance myth, NRE safety planning, and curiosity over campaigning. 🔥Pleasure Liberation: Non-Monogamy...

  21. 266. Cry Hard. Cum Hard: the Connection Between Pleasure and Grief with Jess DeVries

    On today’s episode, we have Jess (she/her) join us for a conversation about normalizing the full range of the human existence. Together we talk about embracing the surrender of orgasm, learning to trust your intuition, and freeing the sounds of the body. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets...

  22. 265. The Tension of Erotic Energy: Premature Ejaculation of Vulnerability with Aaron Frazin

    On today’s episode, we have Aaron (he/they) join us for a conversation about the sexual tension between safety and risk. Together we talk about following your erotic compass, the existential obstacle of isolation, and cumming to our life intentions. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and...

  23. 264. Burnt-Out Libido: When You Need a Polycule to Afford NYC with Justine Ang Fonte

    On today’s episode we have Justine (she/her) join us for a conversation about the adult word, pleasure. Together we talk about how sex education differs across the states, when receiving pleasure is difficult, and moving through miscarriage. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools...

  24. 263. When the Sex Party is Home: Power, Play, and Permission with Gili Jala

    On today’s episode we have Gili (they/them) join us for a conversation all about the language of desires. Together we talk about the power of curiosity, learning to meetyourself, and embracing the gray space. ✨Queer Joy: Psychedelic Therapy Group:...

  25. 262. Sex Under Fascism: Being An Ethical Slut with Michelle Hy

    On today’s episode we have Michelle (she/her) join us for a conversation all about how these current systems are impacting our access to eroticism. Together we talk about cuckholding your jealousy, the sexiness of respecting others’ autonomy, and being an ethical slut. ✨Queer Joy: Psychedelic...

  26. 261. The Practice of Relationship Anarchy with Ewan McConchie

    On today’s episode we have Ewan join us for a conversation unpacking the practice of relationship anarchy. Together we talk about non-attachment with jealousy, embracing the obstacle, and the journey of connecting with your authentic self. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools…

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  27. 260. The Collective Power of Queer, BDSM, and Non-Monogamous Communities with Liam Wignall

    On today’s episode we have Liam Wignall (he/him) join us for a conversation about the transformative power of community. Together we talk about an evolutionary perspective on non-monogamy, what happens when you see your therapist at a dungeon, and the ethics of privacy vs transparency in...

  28. 259. Year 5 Reflection with Dr. Nicole and Dr. Lydia

    I LOVE YOU, DEAR LISTENER! Here's to a lifetime of learning, unlearning, and learning together. Special thanks to my dear friend, Dr. Lydia. I couldn't do this work without your loving support, laughter, tears, and companionship along the way. I love you, dearly. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based...

  29. 258. Your Empowered Pleasure-Based Sexuality Narrative with Jane Downey

    On Today’s episode we have Jane (she/her) join us for a conversation all about liberating our communities and stepping into empowered pleasure. Together we talk about the bravery to be curious, integrating the wisdom of a dominatrix, and doing the lord’s work of pleasure liberation. 💙Free…

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  30. 257. The Voice of a Liberated Orgasm with Dr. Jen Gunsaullus, Ph. D

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Jen (she/her) join us for a conversation about building the courage and skills needed to talk about sexual pleasure. Together we talk about expanding our comfort zone, habituation in long term relationships, and cross cultural sex education. 💙Free Queering...

  31. 256. Radical Relating and Relationship Anarchy with Mel Cassidy

    On today’s episode, we have Mel (they/them) join us for a conversation about building anarchoqueer communities. Together we talk about having an orgy with the universe, joy as a form of resistance, and releasing demons one orgasm at a time. 💙Free Queering Psychedelics: Set, Setting, and Sacred…

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  32. 255. Embracing Authentic Queer Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Melissa Fabello, Ph.D

    On today’s episode, we have Melissa (she/her) join us for a conversation about aligning your sex life and your politics. Together we talk about decentering men, being witnessed in peak orgasm, and burning down the word foreplay. 💙Queering Psychedelics: Set, Setting, and Sacred Joy in Queer...

  33. 254. Queer Joy as Collective Resistance with Dr. JJ Wright

    On today’s episode, we have JJ (she/they) join us for a conversation about building joyful queer sexual cultures. Together we talk about eroticism beyond sexuality, embracing the feels, and pleasure liberation consciousness raising. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and Tools Here:...

  34. 253. Chill Polyamory and Intentional Community Building with Genevieve

    On today’s episode, we have Genevieve (she/her) join us for a conversation about transformational interdependence. Together we talk about taking a break from edging your reality, learning how to swim in non-monogamy, and the nuance of hierarchy. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based Worksheets and…

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  35. 252. Exploring Your Sexual Pleasure with Dr. Frankie

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Frankie (she/her) join us for a conversation all about releasing shame and embodying your erotic power. Together we talk about stretching into your zone of the erotic, learning to tap back into play, and the importance of lube. 🧡 Download Free Pleasure-Based...

  36. 251. The Heroic Dose of Polyamory and Sexual Communication with Evita Lavitaloca Sawyers

    On today’s episode, we have Evita (they/them) join us for a conversation about being turned on by more things. Together we talk about sex that feels good before, during, and after, an ethic of compersion, and navigating NRE. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a…

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  37. 250. Jealousy Orgasms and Sexual Individuation with Dr. Joli Hamilton

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Joli Hamilton (she/her) join us for a conversation all about rewriting the narratives of sexual pleasure. Together we talk about the grief of an amazing dick, how mothers like good sex too, and the evolution of sex in long term relationships. 🧡 Download free...

  38. 249. Relationship Anarchist: Stephen Symington

    On today’s episode, we have Stephen Symington (he/they) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about finding security in community, slowing down intimacy, and anarchists’ calisthenics. 🧡 Download free resources and Dr. Nicole's book here:...

  39. 248: Liberating your Sexual and Relational Play with Dr. Liz Powell

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Liz (they/them) join us for a conversation about learning to embrace your full erotic play. Together we talk about the orgies at ren fairs, developing healthy interdependence, and betrayal vs cheating in non-monogamy. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please...

  40. 247: The Skills of Rupture and Repair with Lux Gypsum

    On today’s episode, we have Lux (all pronouns) join us for a conversation all about somatics and conflict transformation work. Together we talk about updating attachment theory, expanding our narratives of connection, and regulating our nervous systems in community. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's...

  41. 246: Becoming an Embodied and Empowered Sex Witch with Ashley Manta

    On today’s episode, we have Ashley Manta (she/her) join us for a conversation all about leading with pleasure. Together we talk about orgasming with Lilith, integrating our erotic parts, and riding the waves of your pleasure evolution journey. Pleasure Liberation: Sexuality Group:...

  42. 245: Relationship Anarchist: Jezebel Blessing

    On today’s episode, we have Jezebel (she/her) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about the power of curiosity, learning to reconfigure relationships, and surrendering to the ego death of relationship anarchy. Pleasure Liberation: Sexuality Group...

  43. 244. The Revolution of Relationship Anarchy with Juan-Carlos Pérez-Cortés

    On today's episode, we are celebrating the end of the year by replaying the most played episode of 2025: The Revolution of Relationship Anarchy with Juan-Carlos Pérez-Cortés. Thank you to all of your dear listeners who have been a part of this year together. Pleasure Liberation: Sexuality Group...

  44. 243. Owning Your Consent and Sexual Agency with Kitty Stryker

    On today’s episode, we have Kitty Stryker (she/her) join us for a conversation all about dismantling rape culture. Together we talk about the sexiness of nuance, getting an A+ in sex, and the need for transformative justice. Pleasure Liberation: Sexuality Group...

  45. 242. Pleasure is the Power: A Female Led Revolution with Dr. Tammy Nelson

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Tammy Nelson (she/her) join us for a conversation about the power of liberating our collective pleasure. Together we talk about the vast continuum from monogamy to non-monogamy, releasing the restrictions of shame, and some extremely necessary updates to our...

  46. 241. Relationship Anarchist: Kara Szymanski

    On today’s episode, we have Kara Szymanski (she/they) join us for another relationship anarchy research conversations. Together we talk about the rebellion of queering spaces, the politics of parenting, and deconstructing the myth of romance. Pleasure Liberation: Sexuality Group...

  47. 240. Stepping into Your Sensual Empowerment with Ally Iseman

    On today’s episode, we have Ally Iseman (she/her) join us for conversation about following your curiosity all the way home to your pleasure. Together we talk about the politics of a full-belly laugh, sexual habituation in long-term relationships, and making up for the years of woman’s lost…

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  48. 239. Decolonizing and Unsettling Sexuality with Dr. Roger Khun

    On today’s episode, we have Dr. Roger Khun (he/him) join us for a conversation about embracing the innate wisdom of the body. Together we talk about exploring the edges of your conditioning, finding empowerment in our choice, and the lifelong process of unlearning. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's...

  49. 238. Dismantling Purity Culture: Abstinence, Drug Use, and Harm Reduction with Sheila Vakharia

    On today’s episode, we have Shelia Vakharia (she/her) join us for a conversation about our right to bodily autonomy. Together we talk about meeting people where they are at, consciousness raising around set and setting, and moving beyond abstinence only paradigms. 🧡 If you enjoyed today's…

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  50. 237. Relationship Anarchist: Momo

    On today’s episode, we have Momo (they/them) join us for another Relationship Anarchy research conversation. Together we talk about creating mutually pleasurable relationships, getting off the intimacy escalator, and stepping into an abundance of love. If you are also interested in participating…

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Hosted by Dr. Nicole, a queer, non-monogamous clinical psychotherapist, Modern Anarchy is a living exploration of what becomes possible when we liberate our collective pleasure. The show brings together activists, therapists, and researchers from around the world for vulnerable conversations about sex, relationships, and pleasure liberation psychology. Are you ready to learn more about your pleasure?New episodes every Wednesday.Learn more: www.modernanarchypodcast.com

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