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Polyamory, Veto Power & Wild Love Theory — Naughty Gym

Polyamory, Veto Power & Wild Love Theory — Naughty Gym18 Aug53 min

<p>Scott and April from Naughty Gym join The Professor to introduce their new book, <strong><em>Wild Love Theory</em></strong> — a relationship philosophy built around authenticity, autonomy, intentional agreements, and the idea that love should never require either partner to become smaller.</p><p><strong><em>Wild Love Theory</em> goes on sale September 1, and Scott and April say preorders are open now.</strong> They will also be in Minneapolis over Labor Day weekend, with their official book-launch party happening September 6.</p><p>With Dr. Scarlet and The Dean joining the conversation, the group pressure-tests Wild Love Theory against real-life non-monogamy: polyamory, swinging, veto power, hierarchy, separate dating, relationship rules, safety, jealousy, mental load, and what happens when two people genuinely want different things.</p><p>Scott and April also talk about Naughty Gym's evolution into AYA Society, their upcoming unbinding ceremony, Wild Love Theory retreats, and then stick around to play DDP's <strong>Poly, Benefits, or One Night</strong>.</p><p><strong>In This Episode:</strong></p><ul> <li>What Wild Love Theory is — and why Scott and April wrote the book</li> <li>Why “love should never make you smaller” became a core principle</li> <li>Polyamory, swinging, and their version of “poly light”</li> <li>Rules, autonomy, veto power, and living agreements</li> <li>When safety and control start to collide</li> <li>Separate dating and the difficulty of finding a four-way match</li> <li>Mental load, imposed burdens, and relationship responsibility</li> <li>Hierarchy in non-monogamous relationships</li> <li>The Naughty Gym transition to AYA Society</li> <li>The Wild Love Theory book launch and upcoming retreats</li> <li>Poly, Benefits, or One Night</li></ul><p><strong>Wild Love Theory:</strong></p><ul> <li>Book release: September 1</li> <li>Preorders: Open now</li> <li>Official Minneapolis book-launch party: September 6</li></ul><p>For Wild Love Theory, Naughty Gym / AYA Society, events, podcasts, and current book-launch information:<br><a href="https://www.naughtygym.com">NaughtyGym.com</a></p><p><strong>Host:</strong> The Professor</p><p><strong>Featured Voices:</strong> Dr. Scarlet, The Dean</p><p><strong>Guests:</strong> Scott + April — Naughty Gym / AYA Society</p><p><strong>Support &amp; Partners:</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.glitzbyjax.com">Glitz by Jax / Good Supply</a></li> <li><a href="https://passionscapes.com">PassionScapes Photography</a></li> <li><a href="https://couplesnextdoor.com">CouplesNextDoor.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>CND New Member Promo Code:</strong> Use code <strong>DD25</strong>.</p><p>Follow or subscribe to The Down &amp; Dirty Podcast so you do not miss the next episode.</p><p>If you enjoyed the conversation, rate and review the show on your podcast app.</p><p>Listen to more Down &amp; Dirty:<br><a href="https://downdirtypodcast.com">https://downdirtypodcast.com</a></p><p>Join the CND community:<br><a href="https://couplesnextdoor.com">https://couplesnextdoor.com</a></p>