John and Jackie share their experience at Naughty N’awlins, one of the largest lifestyle events in the world. They discuss the event’s incredible growth, themed parties, educational seminars, vendor marketplace, and the welcoming community that keeps attendees returning year after year. From networking and parades to club events and hotel takeovers, they explain why Naughty […]
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By John & Jackie Melfi | OpenLove101.com Parenting in an open relationship comes with its own unique challenges — and opportunities. In one of our most heartfelt conversations, we discussed a question we get asked often: “How do you talk to your kids about your lifestyle?” It’s a question rooted in love and concern, and
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In this episode of Openlove101, John and Jackie continue their conversation with Samia, exploring the importance of acceptance, emotional vulnerability, and honest communication in healthy relationships. Together, they discuss overcoming shame, respecting different relationship styles, creating emotional safety, and why mutual respect and consent are essential for meaningful intimacy. The conversation encourages viewers to challenge
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In this collaborative episode of Openlove101, John and Jackie are joined by Samia to discuss their journeys into consensual non-monogamy, the importance of honest communication, and challenging traditional relationship expectations. Together, they explore how openness, autonomy, and authentic self-expression have shaped their relationships while encouraging others to question societal norms and build relationships based
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By John & Jackie Melfi | OpenLove101.com Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always make it into the spotlight — erectile dysfunction (ED) in the swinger lifestyle. It’s one of those topics that can cause men a lot of anxiety and embarrassment, especially in settings where sex can feel more public or performative, like a
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In this episode of Openlove101, John and Jackie continue their conversation with Liv and Misha, exploring how radical honesty, therapy, and intentional communication transformed their relationship. They share how rebuilding trust after dishonesty required months of dedicated work, professional counseling, and learning to communicate openly. The couple also discusses the role of journaling, their passion
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What if the key to a thriving relationship isn’t found in traditional relationship advice, but in radical honesty, intentional communication, and the courage to explore beyond conventional boundaries? In this conversation, hosts John and Jackie Melfi of Open Love 101 sit down with Liv and Misha—a dynamic young couple who’ve traded Houston, Texas for the
By John & Jackie Melfi | OpenLove101.com When couples first begin exploring the swinging lifestyle, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What exactly is soft swap?” In a recent video, we tackled that question head-on. Even though most of our personal experiences have involved full or “hard” swaps, we wanted to share
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In this episode of Openlove101, John and Jackie are joined by Jackie’s daughter, Ashley, to discuss what it was like growing up with parents in a consensually non-monogamous relationship. Ashley shares that her biggest concern wasn’t the lifestyle itself—it was whether John and Jackie were happy and if their relationship was stable. Once reassured that
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By John & Jackie Melfi | OpenLove101.com In part one of this series, we explored what it means to “play alone” in an open relationship — how solo experiences can help couples grow individually, gain confidence, and bring new energy back into their connection. But today, we’re flipping the perspective. Because as much as there
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Going to a lifestyle club is one of the best ways to meet other like-minded people, but don’t make the mistakes that can turn a great night out into a complete DISASTER!
