The Sex That Changed My Life

Most of us know someone who’s tried non-monogamy. But we rarely hear about the relationships that actually stay open long term. Molly Roden Winter has been in an open marriage for almost two decades. Together, we unpack what it actually looks like to sustain openness over time, how to confront jealousy and insecurity without letting it consume you, and whether loving other people has the potential to deepen — rather than destroy — a relationship.You can buy Molly’s book here and follow her on socials here.Find us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

There’s this idea that one night stands are trashy. That women who have casual sex will leave feeling empty or used. But the best sex of Peach’s life was a one night stand. Together, we unpack why women are still taught to fear casual sex, the myth that deep emotional connection is required for pleasure, and the possibility that sometimes the people we have the best chemistry with aren’t the people we’re meant to build a life with.You can follow Peach on Instagram here. Find us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

It’s hard to make a woman cum. Or so they say. Most women I know grew up believing the female orgasm was complicated, elusive, almost impossible to fully understand.But through my years as a sex writer and conversations on this podcast, there’s been one type of man that keeps popping up: pleasure doms. Men whose pleasure comes from giving pleasure.In this episode, I sit down with two pleasure doms, Andy and Elli, to unpack how they came to prioritise female pleasure so deeply, what they understand about women’s bodies that most men don’t, and why every man could use a little more pleasure dom energy.You can find Goddess Glow Massage here. You can follow Elli on Instagram here.Find us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

Cait was 31 and had never had a boyfriend. She’d come to the conclusion that something must be wrong with her, because she’d tried everything. And, as a die hard romantic who really wanted to fall in love, her inability to find the right person started to take a toll on her mental health.So she did something different. She took a break from sex and dating to reset, then came back with one change: she was going to wait. No rushing into sex, no getting swept up before knowing if they were actually on the same page. And her new approach? It worked.In this episode, we debate the age-old question: how long should you wait to have sex with someone, and does it actually make a difference?You can follow Cait on Instagram @caitemmaburkeFind us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

When Sarah entered her slutty phase, she was post-breakup and had nothing to lose. So she began rating the men she slept with. They weren’t nearly as impressive as they thought they were, and someone needed to keep a record. Sometimes she told them — as an act of activism for the women who came after her — but other times she kept the notes to herself, to remind her that men aren’t all that.This episode is all about how powerful it feels to take the narrative back and to truly realise your worth.You can follow Sarah on TikTok here. Find us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

Brooke fell out of a tree and lost her memory. When she woke from her coma, she couldn’t walk, talk, or remember anything — or anyone. So when the man beside her hospital bed claimed he was her boyfriend, who was she to deny him? She had a gut feeling he wasn’t who he said he was. But she was vulnerable, alone, and needed care. So she played along… until things got weird.This episode is all about following your gut instinct, even when the odds are against you.You can follow Brooke on Instagram here and TikTok here.Her website is here.TW: this episode contains discussions around sexual assault.Find us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

Julia got her period mid-sex at a high school house party, with one of the hot guys from her school — and what happened next is something she’s still working through today.We talk about the shame baked into girlhood, how isolating those experiences can be, and why we deserved better education, support, and conversations back then.You can follow Julia on Instagram here: @juliapresenzaYou can follow her Substack here: @juliapresenza.substack.comFind us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production

At the end of musical festival, Jamie was invited to a couple’s house for kick-ons, which turned into an unplanned 3-day threesome with a married couple. It was not only some of the best sex she’s ever had, but ultimately led her to love again. We talk about the rightful resurgence of threesomes, how they can actually be really good for your relationship and how delightful it is to be a woman who is sexually free.You can follow Jamie on Instagram here @jamiebucirdeYou can follow her burlesque account here @jamie.alexandra.officialFind us on Instagram ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Tiktok ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Find us on Youtube ⁠@changedmylifepod⁠Follow Laura ⁠@lauraroscioli⁠A ⁠Superreal⁠ Production