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In this episode, I talk with Adam Maurer, LMFT, LPC. Recently while on Instagram, I came across a post that spoke about the Myths of Monogamy and offered an alternative of Modern Monogamy. I was so intrigued by the points made that I shared it on the SPF Instagram and it very quickly got a lot of engagement from our community. Many folks seemed to connect to or be curious about the comparison of these two constructs. So I thought, we need to get the author of this post onto the podcast. Well that author is Adam, a licensed therapist in private practice in the Austin, Texas area who works a great deal with couples and individuals around relationships, especially folks within the LGBTQ+ community. Adam believes that therapy is a place to explore strengths and challenges with acceptance and an open mind and Adam’s work focuses on empowering clients to thrive in a world that is not always understanding. So this episode explores the myths of monogamy and offers insight into modern monogamy. Want to connect with Adam and Moontower Counseling's services and content? Visit the website here. Follow Moontower Counseling on Instagram here and on Facebook here. To connect with Sex Nerd Trivia follow along via Instagram here and Facebook here. And as always: Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for regular sex-positive content and updates. Sign up for our email list and receive your free download of 'Preparing for the Sex Talks: An Action Plan for Parents & Caretakers.' Shop sex-positive swag and merchandise for parents, caring adults and sexual health advocates here. Leave a review in iTunes to let us know how much you’re enjoying the podcast. This gives us great feedback from our community as well as expands the reach and visibility so we can serve more families! Transcript {Soft instrumental music plays as introduction} {Person speaking} Welcome to Sex Positive Families where parents, caring adults, and advocates come to grow and learn about sexual health in a supportive community. I'm your host, and the founder of SPF, Melissa Carnagey. Join me, and special guests, as we dive into the art of sex positive parenting. Together, we will shake the shame and trash the taboos to strengthen sexual health talks with the children in our lives. Thank you so much for joining us! {Same person speaking} "Hi, Families, recently while on Instagram, I came across a post that spoke about the myths of monogamy and offered an alternative of modern monogamy. I was so intrigued by the points made that I shared it on the SPF Instagram and it very quickly got a lot of engagement from our community. Many folx seemed to connect to or be intrigued by the comparison of these two constructs. So I thought, we need to get the author of this post onto the podcast. Well, that author is Adam Maurer of Moontower Counseling. Adam is a licensed therapist in private practice in the Austin, Texas area who works a great deal with couples and individuals around relationships, especially folx within the LGBTQ+ community. Adam believes that therapy is a place to explore strengths and challenges with acceptance and an open mind, and Adam's work focuses on empowering clients to thrive in a world that is not always understanding. So this episode explores the myths of monogamy and offers insight into modern monogamy. Let's check it out." Melissa Carnagey: "I am very excited to have the SPF community hearing your perspective, and especially on this topic of exploring the concept of monogamy versus modern monogamy, because some of this relationship stuff can make people's heads spin. It can get a little too close to home. But before we get into that I would love to hear, and have you share what your journey has been to the work that you're doing." Adam Maurer: “Yes, so I kind of grew up in a chaotic family, with parents who didn't get along. Mix that with being a young,