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Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

577 - Should You Push Through the “Ick”?

Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Multiamory, LLC

Society & Culture, Sexuality, Education, Health & Fitness, Relationships, Self-improvement

4.9970 Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2026

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever felt the "Ick"? Maybe you were in the beginning stages of a relationship and still evaluating if you're attracted to someone, getting to know them, and maybe, just maybe, one day you feel the Ick. Or maybe this is common for you; you get turned off by someone early on in a relationship and it's starting to feel like your standards are too high or like you can't find anyone you're into. This episode, we're diving into the scientific reasons we sometimes feel the Ick, sharing some personal stories, and how to work with your Ick response in an actionable way. Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.supercast.com. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.,Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORYWhatever you want to learn, MasterClass has something for you, taught by experts in their fields. Support the show and get an exclusive 15% offer at multiamory.link/masterclass.Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creators. Everything from graphic design and video editing to photography, writing, and business. Get a free month of Skilllshare at multiamory.link/skillshare.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hello, Multiamry listeners. We are going to Italy for this next somatic poly retreat.

0:06.8

Myself and my colleague, dance and movement therapist, Orit Krug, are going to be headed to Piedmont in the stunning northern Italian countryside to hold our next somatic retreat specifically for polyamorous folks.

0:20.1

That's going to be taking

0:20.9

place September 22nd to the 25th, 2026. And also we're going to be staying at this absolutely

0:28.2

gorgeous former winery. So if you've been feeling like your brain is on board with non-monogamy,

0:34.6

but your emotions are having a hard time catching up, or if you've been

0:38.8

struggling to access feelings of joy, of safety, of pleasure, or if you're just feeling isolated

0:45.1

in your non-monogamy journey and you want to sit on a beautiful sun-drenched terrace or wander

0:50.9

through the vineyards with other polyamorous people without having to explain yourself,

0:54.9

then please consider joining us. We handle all the details so that you can be totally present. Your

1:00.7

accommodations are covered. You don't have to clean or cook. All of your meals and snacks are

1:04.8

taken care of. We really want people to feel as cared for as possible. You are welcome to show up

1:10.0

solo or to bring a partner or bring all of your partners if you want.

1:14.8

We offer sliding scale pricing, so if cost is a concern, please don't let that stop you from

1:19.2

applying.

1:19.8

We're happy to explore options that work for your financial situation.

1:23.5

We have limited spots that do fill up early, so go to multi-amory.com slash retreat to get more

1:29.9

information and to apply. Again, that's multi-amry.com slash retreat, and I hope to see you in Italy.

1:40.5

We know that in dating, inevitably, you come out of a honeymoon phase at some point.

1:46.7

And it can be, but it's not necessarily like a big harsh cliff that you fall off of where

1:51.3

you're like, oh my God, silly, I'm out of NRE, and I can see this person just as a human being.

1:54.5

Often I think it happens in tiny steps as you get to know someone and they become more intimate

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