On this week's episode of Middle Me, we continue our conversation with Filipino-Indian writer Deepa Paul!

Getting back to our discussion of open marriage, Deepa takes us on a journey of shedding shame as she explores her sexually adventurous side.

From sharing dinners with polyamorous women to getting real with her thoughts about her marriage, Deepa reflects on her "Middle Me" stage at 40 — seeing desire as another integral part of her identity, alongside being a wife and mother.

There's more! Deepa drops the exciting news that she's releasing a book – her memoir, "Ask Me How It Works: Everything You Want to Know About My Open Marriage," coming out in Spring 2025.

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Deepa Paul, freelance writer and author, shares her experiences in an open marriage.

In this episode, we get an inside look at how ethical non-monogamy works for Deepa, and how it's possible to have fulfilling polyamorous relationships with both a husband and boyfriend at the same time.

How does a wife and mom like Deepa navigate the complexities, misconceptions, pleasures and possibilities of ethical non-monogamy?
Is open marriage something you're curious about or would like to explore?

In her Substack Newsletter, Letters by Deepa, she explore the balance between being a mother, wife, girlfriend and adventurer, and herself — all at the same time.

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In Part 2 of our interview with veteran activist and lesbian visibility advocate Giney Villar, we discussed her experiences as a lesbian woman in the Philippines. We delved into how she realized her identity in her early years and found her tribe in a lesbian collective.

She also shared the challenges she faced finding employment as a lesbian in the '80s, and how she refused to compromise and stayed true to herself. Giney also highlighted the importance of feminism and how the personal is political, as she discovered a language to express her feelings and navigate societal norms.

Listen as we explore Giney's story and the vibrant era of the 1980s Philippines, where disco music and colorful fashion set the stage for a generation seeking spaces of their own.

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