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NAUGHTY GYM SHOW - Building Stronger Non-Monogamous Relationships

NAUGHTY GYM SHOW - Building Stronger Non-Monogamous Relationships

April and Scott 86 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Naughty Gym Show is a podcast about non-monogamy, open relationships, swinging, polyamory, and building strong relationships beyond traditional monogamy. Hosted by Scott and April Shirley, it explores how couples and individuals can create honest, ethical, and emotionally resilient non-monogamous relationships. Episodes cover communication, jealousy, autonomy, intimacy, trust, and personal growth, with relational freedom as a central idea. The show draws on Wild Love Theory and treats relationships as something people can train for.

Episodes

You Want an Open Relationship. So Why Does It Hurt?
You Want an Open Relationship. So Why Does It Hurt? Oct 13, 2026 00:59:11 When Your Mind Says Yes, But Your Body Says No You love your partner. You genuinely want them to experience freedom, pleasure, and connection with others. You've talked about it, made agreements, and decided you're ready. Then it happens. You see your partner flirting with someone, kissing someone, or enjoying an experience you've already agreed to, and suddenly your stomach drops. Your heart race
The Non-Monogamy Check-In
The Non-Monogamy Check-In Sep 30, 2026 00:55:02 What if the real question isn’t, “Why can’t I handle non-monogamy?” but instead, “What else am I already carrying?”In this episode, Scott and April get unusually personal about something that has quietly affected their own non-monogamous relationship for years: capacity.Non-monogamy can be emotionally demanding. And when one partner is already overwhelmed by work, family, stress, responsibility, o
Can Psychedelics Make You Better at Non-Monogamy?
Can Psychedelics Make You Better at Non-Monogamy? Sep 15, 2026 01:02:34 Can psychedelics actually make you better at non-monogamy? Jealousy. Fear. Defensiveness. Insecurity. The urge to control what your partner does so you don’t have to feel something uncomfortable. These are some of the hardest parts of opening a relationship, and in this episode, Scott sits down with Dr. Chandra Khalifian and Dr. Kayla Knopp, co-founders of Enamory, to explore whether psychedelic-a
Special Episode: Men Need Male Relationships
Special Episode: Men Need Male Relationships Sep 4, 2026 00:19:37 What happens when a bunch of men who aren’t particularly interested in going to a men’s retreat actually spend a weekend together? Apparently, something none of us expected. When Mancation Mountain was created, the plan was pretty simple: get a group of guys together in an incredible Smoky Mountain mansion, eat great food, play poker and pickleball, drink, laugh, hang out, and squeeze in about 90
Barcelona Recap & Our Two-Year Transparency Misunderstanding
Barcelona Recap & Our Two-Year Transparency Misunderstanding Sep 1, 2026 01:02:41 We’re back from Europe, and somehow we came home with more than great food, unforgettable stories, and a ridiculous amount of sweat. In this episode, we recap our eight-day Naughty Gym/Aya Society trip outside Barcelona with 29 friends, including connection circles, skinny dipping at a 500-year-old villa, late nights in the Gothic Quarter, an unforgettable drag show in Sitges, April watching her g
Jealousy in Non-Monogamy: Invisible Contracts & Unspoken Expectations
Jealousy in Non-Monogamy: Invisible Contracts & Unspoken Expectations Aug 11, 2026 00:52:53 What happens when you really click with another person or couple, maybe even have great sex, and then find yourself hurt or jealous when they connect with someone else?In Episode 83, April and Scott talk about the invisible agreements we sometimes create in non-monogamy without ever discussing them.Maybe you’ve played together before and assumed it would happen again. Maybe you went to an event to
Menopause Unfiltered: Pelvic Health, Better Sex & the Power of Women’s Community
Menopause Unfiltered: Pelvic Health, Better Sex & the Power of Women’s Community Jul 28, 2026 01:01:53 Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle—they can reshape your sleep, strength, confidence, sexuality, and relationships. In this candid episode, April and co-host Catherine of Expansive Connection explore how women can move through this transition feeling informed, empowered, and fully connected to their bodies.Pelvic-floor specialist Cara explains why common symptoms shoul
We’re Getting Divorced… to Celebrate Our Love? Our Biggest Announcement Yet
We’re Getting Divorced… to Celebrate Our Love? Our Biggest Announcement Yet Jul 14, 2026 00:56:14 After six years, Naughty Gym is becoming Aya Society.In this episode, we share why we’re making the biggest change our business has ever seen, what the new name means, and why this feels like the next chapter of everything we’ve been building.We also announce the upcoming release of Wild Love Theory, our new book about building relationships that are rooted in freedom, authenticity, and intentiona
Naughty Gym Invades X-Club: Inside A Lifestyle Weekend In Toronto
Naughty Gym Invades X-Club: Inside A Lifestyle Weekend In Toronto Jun 30, 2026 01:07:10 We just got home from hosting our first Naughty Gym weekend at X Club, and we are telling the whole story.In this episode, Scott, April, and Andy recap four days at one of the most impressive lifestyle clubs they have visited. They share what surprised them about X Club, why it felt welcoming for both first-timers and longtime lifestyle people, how the club separates partying from play, and why th
Dealing With Fears & Insecurities in Non-Monogamy
Dealing With Fears & Insecurities in Non-Monogamy Jun 9, 2026 00:53:43 Fear, jealousy, and insecurity are some of the most common struggles couples face in the lifestyle, swinging, open relationships, and ethical non-monogamy. But what should you actually do when those feelings show up?In this episode of The Naughty Gym Show, April and Scott talk about the normal fears that come up in the lifestyle, including body comparison, fear of being replaced, anxiety around te
The Bad Prophet: You’re Probably Not as Good at Reading People as You Think
The Bad Prophet: You’re Probably Not as Good at Reading People as You Think May 21, 2026 01:06:20 How good are you really at reading people?Most of us like to believe we are above average at detecting lies, sensing energy, reading body language, picking up on vibes, and knowing what someone “really means.” But the research tells a very different story. In this episode, April and Scott unpack one of the most quietly destructive patterns in relationships: the confidence we place in our own inter
The Opportunity: Investing In A Lifestyle Resort & The Power Of Why In Non-Monogamy
The Opportunity: Investing In A Lifestyle Resort & The Power Of Why In Non-Monogamy May 5, 2026 00:45:13 Yes, we’re part of a new lifestyle resort project in Florida, and in this episode we bring on Jimmy Thorpe to talk about the vision, the opportunity, and what could become one of the most exciting lifestyle destinations in the United States.But the real story is bigger than the property.This conversation is about where non monogamy is headed. For a long time, a lot of lifestyle spaces have been bu

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