Episode 280: From Couple to Throuple
April 2, 2024 by Justin Lehmiller
Most reality dating shows follow the same formula in that they’re fundamentally about two people finding love and building a couple relationship. However, the new series Couple to Throuple offers a unique twist: viewers follow a group of queer, open-minded couples who are interested in expanding their relationships by bringing a third partner into the mix. This show has sparked a wide range of reactions among viewers, both positive and negative. So let’s talk about it!
My guest is Shamyra Howard, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. She founded On The Green Couch, where she helps people manage sexual issues, create their best relationships, and have amazing sex. She is the resident Sex and Relationship Expert on the Peacock series Couple to Throuple.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:
- In what ways is this show different from anything else that has come before?
- What is the role of a sex and relationship expert on a show like this?
- What were some of the biggest issues that came up as couples explored what it might look like to be a throuple?
- Does this show offer an accurate depiction of polyamory?
- How can a show like Couple to Throuple contribute to broader conversations about relationship diversity and polyamory?
Make sure to check out Shamyra’s website to learn more about her work and follow her on the socials @sexologistshamyra.
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Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Founder & Owner of Sex and PsychologyDr. Justin Lehmiller is a social psychologist and Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute. He runs the Sex and Psychology blog and podcast and is author of the popular book Tell Me What You Want. Dr. Lehmiller is an award-winning educator, and a prolific researcher who has published more than 50 academic works.
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