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Polyamory, Veto Power & Wild Love Theory — Naughty Gym

August 18, 2026·52 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Scott and April from Naughty Gym join The Professor to introduce their new book, Wild Love Theory — a relationship philosophy built around authenticity, autonomy, intentional agreements, and the idea that love should never require either partner to become smaller.Wild Love Theory goes on sale September 1, and Scott and April say preorders are open now. They will also be in Minneapolis over Labor Day weekend, with their official book-launch party happening September 6.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.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 Poly, Benefits, or One Night.In This Episode: What Wild Love Theory is — and why Scott and April wrote the book Why “love should never make you smaller” became a core principle Polyamory, swinging, and their version of “poly light” Rules, autonomy, veto power, and living agreements When safety and control start to collide Separate dating and the difficulty of finding a four-way match Mental load, imposed burdens, and relationship responsibility Hierarchy in non-monogamous relationships The Naughty Gym transition to AYA Society The Wild Love Theory book launch and upcoming retreats Poly, Benefits, or One NightWild Love Theory: Book release: September 1 Preorders: Open now Official Minneapolis book-launch party: September 6For Wild Love Theory, Naughty Gym / AYA Society, events, podcasts, and current book-launch information:NaughtyGym.comHost: The ProfessorFeatured Voices: Dr. Scarlet, The DeanGuests: Scott + April — Naughty Gym / AYA SocietySupport & Partners: Glitz by Jax / Good Supply PassionScapes Photography CouplesNextDoor.comCND New Member Promo Code: Use code DD25.Follow or subscribe to The Down & Dirty Podcast so you do not miss the next episode.If you enjoyed the conversation, rate and review the show on your podcast app.Listen to more Down & Dirty:https://downdirtypodcast.comJoin the CND community:https://couplesnextdoor.com

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