This isn’t a replay of past episodes—it’s a deeper look at the conversations that didn’t end when the recording stopped. After hearing how certain topics landed with listeners, the crew reflects on what stirred discomfort, curiosity, and strong reactions—and why those responses matter.

Zack, Josie, Brad, and Brittany unpack listener feedback ranging from opinions about Brad’s penis and uncut men (including one listener’s candid personal experience), to the polarized reactions following their conversation with Roger and Jessica—a committed couple exclusive with another couple who don’t identify as poly. When some female listeners admitted they couldn’t even finish that episode, the group explores what may have made it so uncomfortable and encourages a second listen with fresh perspective.

The episode also includes a sincere apology to Tharen and Aussie listeners everywhere for mistakenly calling Hugh Jackman British (he’s Australian—lesson learned).

Finally, Josie shares the full story of the conversations she had with her two oldest daughters about the lifestyle, the podcast, and Peaches’nCream. Their very different reactions reinforce a key truth first discussed in Episode 59: when it comes to hard conversations, approach matters—sometimes more than the topic itself.

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(00:00:00) Looping back on episode 41 with Luke and Rickie

(00:04:12) Maybe it’s more bi-situational

(00:06:04) We had to analyze why we had an aversion to the idea

(00:07:28) Is MM sex a turn on?

(00:10:51) Three questions for Luke (and Rickie)

(00:13:26) Reactions to Brad’s uncut penis

(00:16:00) Here’s little Brad!

(00:20:17) We apologize to all our Aussie listeners

(00:23:26) And we’re back to glory holes(00:24:20) My OB/GYN has a podcast called The PGSpot

(00:27:11) What is considered ‘lifestyle’?

(00:28:38) Our feelings can be a product of insecurity

(00:32:28) Using the ‘L’ word is controversial

(00:35:00) If your partner announced they loved a play partner

(00:37:14) Playing with fire

(00:40:16) Overthinking things is what this podcast is all about

(00:40:43) Josie told her 29 year old daughter about the lifestyle

(00:46:12) Setting the stage for the next conversation

(00:47:22) Josie’s 34 year old daughter’s response was somewhat surprising

(00:51:07) She said I was more self aware than before

(00:53:03) Your approach matters

(00:56:13) Zack wasn’t there for either conversation but felt good about them

(00:57:18) Our conversations about the lifestyle has deepened our connection

(00:58:42) Exposing ourselves our kids through the podcast

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Sometimes the healthiest move a couple can make in the lifestyle is to step back.

In this episode, the Two Plus Two crew open up about taking breaks—why they happen, how they feel, and what they can reveal about a relationship. Each host shares personal and vulnerable reasons they’ve needed to pause, from forced breaks due to health concerns to intentional step-backs caused by disconnection, burnout, and shifts in intimacy.

The discussion centers on the reality that while the lifestyle can be meaningful and fulfilling, it should never take priority over a couple’s relationship, mental health, or family. Navigating that balance can be difficult, especially when trying to remain connected with lifestyle friends without coming across as dismissive, cold, or overly descriptive.

This episode explores the emotional and sexual impact of stepping away, including frustration, regret, and the compounding effects of unmet needs. The hosts discuss the importance of trusting instincts, using protection, and communicating where they are emotionally—even when clarity is still forming. They also talk through the challenges of re-engaging after a break, determining when abstaining or testing is appropriate, and reflecting on what they would do differently moving forward.

For anyone who has questioned whether it’s acceptable to pause, felt pressure to keep up, or struggled with timing and communication, this episode reinforces an important truth: taking a step back can be healthy, necessary, and relationship-strengthening.

Sometimes, timing really is everything.

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(00:00:00) Defining ‘taking a break’

(00:02:41) Exposure to a MGen forced a break

(00:04:43) The negative impact to our intimacy and closeness

(00:06:03) Disconnection, irritation and regret

(00:07:39) Follow your instincts and use protection even in external play

(00:09:24) Re-engaging in the lifestyle

(00:11:04) You need the release

(00:12:20) It compounds and you get ‘backed up’

(00:14:27) How do we re-engage after our forced break

(00:16:27) Crawling through 1,000 yards of shit

(00:18:47) Determining what we each want to communicating that

(00:20:40) Is there a universal message here somewhere?

(00:22:00) Knowing when abstaining and/or testing is appropriate

(00:25:32) What we’ll do differently

(00:27:36) Where there’s smoke there’s fire

(00:28:27) Early on we had to step out of the lifestyle

(00:33:34) The spoon theory

(00:36:19) Your state of mind impacts your interest in sex

(00:38:22) Communicating where you’re at without being specific

(00:41:58) The podcast creates some additional challenges

(00:43:00) This response gives you flexibility related to your timeline

(00:46:59) Lifestyle people are supportive

(00:48:08) Taking a step back is healthy and acceptable

(00:49:33) Timing is everything

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A listener’s message sparks one of the most emotionally loaded conversations we’ve ever had as lifestyle parents. After receiving a text from her adult daughter that read, “I know about you and dad’s extracurricular activities,” we’re forced to confront a question many couples quietly avoid: What happens when your kids know… or might know… about your life?

We unpack the initial wave of fear, embarrassment, and panic, but quickly move beyond the shock to something deeper—what it actually means to live openly and honestly when you’re confident in your choices. While none of our children know yet, Zack and Josie share why they’re preparing to tell their oldest daughters, answering the question Brad and Brittany posed: Why tell them at all?

This episode isn’t about justifying the lifestyle or asking for permission. It’s about being grounded in your “why,” trusting yourself, and showing up without defensiveness. We talk about how being “out” can bring relief, clarity, and stronger boundaries, and why authenticity often matters more than perfect timing or flawless delivery.

We also explore the realities parents wrestle with—how different kids may react very differently, how siblings can complicate things, and why the real conversation often isn’t about sex at all. It’s about values, honesty, and modeling what it looks like to live a full, intentional life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether openness could bring peace—or if staying silent is really protecting anyone—this episode sits right in that uncomfortable, powerful space between fear and freedom.

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(00:00:00) MrsCaliente Cookies’ question

(00:02:36) Your parents’ sex life

(00:04:28) Initial reactions to the message

(00:06:35) How did she find out and is it relevant?

(00:09:14) A cautionary tale about text messages

(00:12:50) Some children can handle it and others may not be able to

(00:14:23) Your own opinion of the lifestyle can drive the conversation

(00:16:27) Siblings may share the news with one another

(00:18:01) Walking in on your parents

(00:21:18) I’ve got a secret!

(00:22:34) We’re planning to tell our kids soon

(00:26:11) Disclaimer: it’s not just about having sex with other people

(00:28:31) One couples’ son decided to get in the LS after ‘the conversation’

(00:29:44) Focus on being authentic

(00:30:25) Is this possible given recent struggles?

(00:36:07) Relief can come from being ‘out’

(00:37:41) Why the qualifiers?

(00:42:15) Request to not play in her daughter’s town

(00:46:16) Get to the bottom of the real concerns and address those

(00:48:59) Readdressing the conversation after your initial reaction

(00:52:44) You don’t need to convince anybody

(00:54:00) Living your life for yourself and not your kids

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