Welcome back to part two of our three-part series on BFF, the biggest, best, biannual, bisexual play party in Palm Springs. A lot of play happens at this event, allowing attendees to embrace their desires, release shame, and connect authentically, but even more important is the atmosphere of acceptance, love, and learning from each other. There's a lot of great and healing work being done at BFF! In this episode, you'll hear seven more interviews from the event that range from sexy to sacred – and everything in between. · Jen — A bi activist who has been in the lifestyle since 2000 who explains why BFF is a big part of finally moving to California. · Mark — Back solo this year after last year's fan-favorite interview with his husband Josh, Mark talks about deepening his bi exploration and self-discovery. · An anonymous BFF newbie – attending only his second-ever play party, he shares what it's like to be new to both non-monogamy and bisexuality. · Dr. Laurie Bennett-Cook — Clinical sexologist and veteran BFFer, Laurie talks about the exploding demand for Bi+ events and how she and her husband navigated non-monogamy 25 years ago with no roadmap. · Lynn — A first-timer inspired to attend by her neighbor Don (from last year's episode), Lynn delivers some of the most moving reflections of the series on authenticity, shame, and the sacred energy of this community. · Piglet — A seven-time BFFer who hilariously narrates a live scene playing out nearby and reflects on how this community is generating happiness and positivity for the world. · Spencer — Another seven-time attendee, he shares his Arkansas coming-of-age story and his philosophy of being a quiet but open facilitator of others' journeys. There's no video for this series, but the audio is definitely explicit. Stay tuned for Part 3 — two more interviews plus an extended conversation with BFF organizers Brad and Tracy. If you'd like to attend BFF, you can reach out directly to Brad at his profile "CUTEONES" on Kasidie, SDC or Lifetylelounge, or at "CUTEONES1" on SLS or Fetlife. 75-minute initial deep-dive coaching session with Rob: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/first-coaching-session-75-mins Learn more at www.robertbrookscohen.com [http://www.robertbrookscohen.com/] Support this podcast: patreon.com/robertbrookscohen [https://patreon.com/robertbrookscohen]

Two Bi Guys is back! This is the first of three episodes I recorded at BFF — the Bi F*** Fest — a biannual, four-day play party in Palm Springs, centering bisexuality and especially bi men. I recorded these interviews in the pool on the last day, mic in hand, wandering around while people were doing... various things around me. It's that kind of episode. In a strange (or maybe perfect?) turn of events, I was at this BFF while on a plant medicine diet that called for no sex, no masturbation, no intentional raising of sexual energy. So I was very much a celibate voyeur at a bisexual orgy — and it gave me a different lens on the whole thing. The community, the storytelling, the emotional depth of what people shared — I absorbed all of it more than ever. This episode contains six interviews: · Shay and Scarlet — a married bi couple who came out to each other on the same night in 2017 at their local pub · Hannah— my friend who is literally the reason I ended up at this BFF despite the diet. A queer, sapphic woman who loves being in a space where masculinity is queer · Vinny and his partner — raised Catholic, overcoming shame, figuring out his attractions lean more toward women at about 80/20, and his female partner navigating what it means to really let him be himself · L and B — a younger couple, together 15 years, who opened up and discovered they were both bi. (And one of them can do pole tricks ;) · Jose— a psychiatrist who has been to BFF ten times and gave one of the most beautiful answers about what community means · Sean and Derek — Sean is 56, newly out as bi, and his friend Derek who has helped normalize the experience. Sean's story of how his wife paved the way and made his own coming easier — and why that made him feel guilty — is one of the most moving parts of this whole series Yes, there's a lot of sex at BFF. But what keeps people coming back — what made some of them cry talking to me — is feeling truly seen. The sex is the icing. The community is the cake. If you're curious about attending BFF, it's not something you can just Google. You can reach out directly to Brad, the organizer, at his profile "CUTEONES" on Kasidie, SDC or Lifetylelounge, or at "CUTEONES1" on SLS or Fetlife. There's no video for this series, but the audio is definitely explicit. Part 2 and Part 3 are coming soon! Links: · Rob's Website (and more info on coaching): robertbrookscohen.com [https://robertbrookscohen.com/] · Book a complimentary coaching session with Rob: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/complimentary-coaching-session · Support this podcast: patreon.com/robertbrookscohen [https://patreon.com/robertbrookscohen]

Think it's too late for you to come out? Have you ever let regret about the past get in the way of making empowering decisions for your future? We've all been there — but it's never too late to live your life authentically and intentionally. This week, I sit down with Doug Moffitt, who began exploring his sexuality — and his authentic self — in his 80s. After a lifetime of repression, Doug followed a sudden impulse to attend a gay men's tantra retreat… without telling his wife. What happened transformed his life, and he's so grateful he took the leap. In this episode, we talk about: – Coming out later in life (and what anxiety about being "too late" is really about) – The moment everything clicked for Doug (a spiritual calling that he thankfully listened to) – Navigating the gay world in a "second adolescence" at 84 – Consent, boundaries, and learning a whole new culture – A powerful first tantric experience that opened something spiritual – Letting go through sex, psychedelics, and self-acceptance – Becoming "Doug 2.0" — bigger, freer, and more alive than ever before. This is a unique, funny, and surprisingly moving conversation about authenticity, curiosity, and what can happen when you finally let yourself be who you are — at any age. There are about 15 minutes of bonus content with Doug -- plus FULL VIDEO of this episode, where you can see his see-through black lace shirt -- on Patreon. Thank you for your support! www.Patreon.com/RobertBrooksCohen [https://www.patreon.com/c/robertbrookscohen] Here's the video of Doug being suspended that he mentioned at the end (content warning: hooks in skin): https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2HkUvOUyJ/ Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter My website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/ Last chance (for real this time) for free coaching intro sessions: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call (Free sessions will be reduced to 10 min discovery calls in April 2026 -- intro sessions will be paid but discounted at that time.)

Today we're talking about psychedelics and how they can intersect with queerness and the journey toward authenticity. I recently went on a new(ish) bi podcast called "This Feels Bi", where I was interviewed by co-hosts Amanda Kohr and Erin Deason about one of my favorite topics. We talked about cannabis, mushrooms, ayahuasca, LSD, and more, and I got to share how these medicines have helped me on my bi journey. Included here is a 14-minute segment -- for the full interview, check out their podcast! (Link below.) Continuing on the same theme, I'm also sharing two clips from my YouTube page about a) how psychedelics are a lot closer to therapy than a party drug, and b) why integration after a psychedelic journey is even more important than the trip itself. Finally, I share some of the insights I received on a very recent medicine experience. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon, including a 3-part series on BFF! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter "This Feels Bi" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychedelics-feel-bi-with-rob-cohen/id1846927777?i=1000747212791 "This Feels Bi "on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OdB6atfY1y1mcqLMl57hD Follow "This Feels Bi" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4OlJJDyd8/ My website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/ Last chance for free coaching intro sessions: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call

In Part 2, Dr. Joshua Gebhardt (a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with mixed-orientation couples) turns the lens inward and shares his own personal story — growing up in a conservative Christian environment, navigating masculinity as a college athlete, entering a mixed-orientation marriage himself, and slowly coming to terms with his gay identity. He reflects on the role of religion, shame, repression, and community expectations, and how those experiences ultimately shaped both his life and his work as a therapist. We also discussed how his own experience of coming out to his wife and ultimately divorcing informs his approach with clients. This is an honest look at untangling who you were taught to be from who you truly are — and how that journey can transform the way you help others do the same. The Gebhardt Group: https://www.thegebhardtgroup.co/home Email Joshua directly: [email protected] Sign up for Dr. Gebhardt's Group, "Women Navigating Marriages with Gay or Bisexual Men": https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-0jju_kpELwu9HPnwP6LA720NcnkYR7UR3lGRcdedqrWqgg/viewform Support for people in Mixed-Orientation Marriages: HOW (Husbands Out to Wives): https://how-support.org/ GAMMA: https://www.gammasupport.org/ MOR (Mixed-Orientation Marriages) & More: https://www.morandmore.org/ Mixed Orientation Marriage: Pathways to Success (Free E-Book): https://mixedorientation.com/ AlternatePath (for women who have discovered their husbands are bi or gay): https://groups.io/g/AlternatePath (Note: these show notes previously and erroneously mentioned "OurPath", which is not my recommendation and which has been traumatic for people I've spoken to.) More from Rob & Two Bi Guys: Support Two Bi Guys on Patreon! (Bonus content, early access, and more) https://www.patreon.com/robertbrookscohen Two Bi Guys on YouTube: youtube.com/@twobiguys [youtube.com/@twobiguys?themeRefresh=1] Subscribe to my newsletter (for updates on group coaching and more): https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter Book a free intro call with me (re: individual coaching): https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Attend "Fluid Conversations": https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/fluid-conversations Visit my website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/ Follow TBG on IG (and message me for direct correspondence): https://www.instagram.com/twobiguys/

We're back! This week I sit down with Dr. Joshua Gebhardt — a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in mixed-orientation couples — to explore what really happens when guys come out to their wives as queer. Drawing from his doctoral research and years of clinical experience, Joshua breaks down the most common challenges couples face after disclosure, why shame and panic often dominate the early stages, and how counselors can either help or unintentionally harm these vulnerable relationships. We unpack the most common relationship outcomes (and how to know which is most likely...), the role of sexual identity (bi v. gay v. something else), how couples navigate opening up their relationship (or not), the best and worst therapy models, and what it takes to navigate authenticity, safety, and connection when everything feels at stake. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next week, where we go deeper into Joshua's personal queer journey. You won't want to miss it. The Gebhardt Group: https://www.thegebhardtgroup.co/home Email Joshua directly: [email protected] Sign up for Dr. Gebhardt's Group, "Women Navigating Marriages with Gay or Bisexual Men": https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-0jju_kpELwu9HPnwP6LA720NcnkYR7UR3lGRcdedqrWqgg/viewform Support for people in Mixed-Orientation Marriages: HOW (Husbands Out to Wives): https://how-support.org/ GAMMA: https://www.gammasupport.org/ MOR (Mixed-Orientation Marriages) & More: https://www.morandmore.org/ Mixed Orientation Marriage: Pathways to Success (Free E-Book): https://mixedorientation.com/ AlternatePath (for women who have discovered their husbands are bi or gay): https://groups.io/g/AlternatePath (Note: these show notes previously and erroneously mentioned "OurPath", which is not my recommendation and which has been traumatic for people I've spoken to.) More from Rob & Two Bi Guys: Support Two Bi Guys on Patreon! (Bonus content, early access, and more) https://www.patreon.com/robertbrookscohen Two Bi Guys on YouTube: youtube.com/@twobiguys [youtube.com/@twobiguys?themeRefresh=1] Subscribe to my newsletter (for updates on group coaching and more): https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter Book a free intro call with me (re: individual coaching): https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Attend "Fluid Conversations": https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/fluid-conversations Visit my website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/ Follow TBG on IG (and message me for direct correspondence): https://www.instagram.com/twobiguys/

Welcome to Season 10 and the future of Two Bi Guys (By One Bi Guy)! I'm switching things up a bit, and today I'm sharing a couple of explainer videos that I recently posted to YouTube, plus important updates about the pod and my coaching practice. I will continue to interview activists, authors, artists, researchers, coaches, and others with interesting things to share about bisexuality, fluidity, gender, and the relationship spectrum on this platform, but I am also branching out and creating new types of content, and I'm experimenting with cross-pollination. Let me know what you think. If you haven't yet checked out my YouTube page, I'd love it if you would (link below), and I hope you enjoy today's explainers! Stay tuned for more interviews and other experiments coming soon. Thanks for being here and helping me get to season 10! Two Bi Guys on YouTube: youtube.com/@twobiguys [youtube.com/@twobiguys?themeRefresh=1] Subscribe to my newsletter (for updates on group coaching and more): https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter Book a free intro call with me (re: individual coaching): https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Attend "Fluid Conversations": https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/fluid-conversations Visit my website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/ Follow TBG on IG (and message me for direct correspondence): https://www.instagram.com/twobiguys/

Welcome to the season 9 finale of Two Bi Guys (By One Bi Guy)! My guest is Wade Shepard, founder of a play party called "Bi for Bi", which takes place quarterly in New York City. We chatted about why he started a party that caters to bisexuality (and specifically offers a venue for bi men to explore openly), what the party is like, and the kinky icebreakers that get things going (human cake anyone?) – plus one of the other parties Wade facilitates, focused on gangbangs, and how sexual fluidity plays a role. We also got into Wade's queer journey, which he described as easier than most and without much drama, and how his sexuality and masculinity co-exist. Thanks for listening to this season of Two Bi Guys, and stay tuned for more! The cadence and focus of my work is always shifting, but I plan to continue having these conversations and sharing more stories in the very near future – stay tuned. Follow Wade on IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.slutlife Join Hacienda, the club that hosts "Bi for Bi": https://wearehacienda.com/ Subscribe to Rob's newsletter: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter Check out Two Bi Guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twobiguys Free intro call with Rob re: coaching: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Share your story with me! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftX6JoZ2CUJ5QVNSxiy0wzMPJiq6Vp3jrWZpXtvGnLQtIHmA/viewform?usp=header

Award-winning sex and gender specialist, sex educator, and now author Laura Clarke joins me to talk about her brand-new book "Step Bi Step: The Ultimate Guide for Bisexual, Pansexual, and Queer Young People". Written with warmth, humor, and clarity, Laura's book fills a gap for teens just beginning to explore their sexuality — and offers parents, teachers, and anyone curious a simple, compassionate introduction to bi and other queer identities. We discuss Laura's own "bisexual teenage montage," how she discovered and named her attraction, and the internalized biphobia she had to unlearn. She shares why she wanted to create a resource that feels safe, inclusive, and non-patronizing — something she wished she had at 13. We also get into writing for a younger audience, balancing humor with heavy topics like biphobia and representation, and how exploring bisexuality can strengthen relationships rather than threaten them. Whether you're a teen, a parent, or simply bi-curious at any age, this conversation offers insight, validation, and a reminder to take things one step at a time. Bonus content with Laura on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/robertbrookscohen Sign up for Rob's newsletter: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/newsletter Sign up for a free intro call with Rob re: individual coaching: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Buy "Step Bi Step": https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/more-than-one-a-handbook-for-bi-teens-laura-clarke/7744481?ean=9781805017516 Laura's Website: https://www.mybodyandyours.com/ Follow Laura on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mybodyandyours Follow Laura on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mybodyandyours

This year marked the 25th year of BFF – and while many people do meet their best friends forever at the bi-annual event, that's not where the acronym comes from ;)  The Bi F*** Fest is a twice-a-year takeover of a resort in Palm Springs by over 250 Bi+ people, and while there IS a lot of fun, sexy playtime, it's the community, openness, and acceptance that keep people coming back. This year marked my second summer BFF, so I conducted a series of short interviews with attendees. They are fascinating. I love this episode. Enjoy! 00:00 – Intro and my experience 07:50 – Charles 11:30 – Steve 15:40 – Josh and Mark 30:00 – Jenni 44:00 – I describe the physical space 49:20 – Don 57:20 – Laura 1:07:00 – B.A. 1:16:15 – Peter Though there's no video of my interviewees on Patreon for this episode, there is a slideshow of photos I took at BFF that plays along with the episode, so you can get a feel for the space and vibe. Your subscription also helps support this podcast and gets you early access and full video episodes for most other episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/robertbrookscohen Sign up "Fluid Conversation", an ongoing series of guided talks and topic-based discussions: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/fluid-conversations Sign up for a free intro call with Rob re: individual coaching: https://calendly.com/robertbrookscohen/25-minute-free-intro-call Visit Rob's Website: https://www.robertbrookscohen.com/