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Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time is a storytelling podcast that explores intimacy through the lens of “firsts.” Each episode brings together anonymous lived experiences and expert insight to unpack the awkward, emotional, unexpected, and deeply personal moments that shape how we connect. From cultural clashes to awakenings and everything in between, the show dives into the deeply personal and the surprisingly universal moments that shape our intimate lives.
Created and hosted by MaryJane, an international civil servant by day and a quiet disruptor by nature, based in New York. Through laughter, reflection, and the occasional cringe, she’s here to remind us: everyone has a story — and it’s time we talked about it.
Music in Season 1: “Desires” used under the Pixabay.com Content License.
Music in Season 2: Original music by Funk, the poeticpiper (used with permission).
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Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
51 min
In this episode of Sexual Encounters: The Very First Time, MaryJane and Dr. Markie explore first times in polygamous and polyamorous relationships - the joy, the jealousy, the boundaries, and the breakthroughs. Whether part of a cultural tradition or a chosen poly dynamic, the conversation with Dr. Markie unpacks what it means to share love, sex, and emotional vulnerability beyond monogamy.
Useful resources:
Meri Brown: https://www.worthyup.com/
Polyam-Centric Therapy Roleplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqE2VjPNBAU&t=373s
Original source citation: Twist, M. L. C. (2016). Polyam-Centric role play. University of Wisconsin-Stout, MFT 733, Summer, 2016 Advanced Sex Therapy course.
Monogamism Measure: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14681994.2018.1526883
Twist, M. L. C., Prouty, A. M., Haym, C., & *VandenBosch, M. L. (2018). Monogamism measure. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 33(4), 376-381.
Celebrating polyamory day: https://www.cosrt.org.uk/opinion/celebrating-polyamory-day-committing-to-managing-monogamism-in-psychosexual-therapy-practice/
Twist, M. L. C. (November, 2021). Celebrating polyamory day: Committing to managing
monogamism in psychosexual therapy practice [blog]. College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.
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