Howdy Partners! You know we enjoy a good round-up, on this Fall 2024 edition @LolaAndThenSome and I get to not 3, not 4, not 5, but 10 questions in the space of just over an hour!

We'll talk about topics like-

• - What to do when your 'nilla partner shows signs of a Little vibe
• - DLs finding their way in an AB world
• - Tips and tricks for ABDL/BDSM scening
• - A fun near-miss story
• - How to meet folks online
• - What to do when your ex knows

Plus a quick lightning round (kerchow!) about our relationship, by listener request. So ENJOY, this one is chock full of advice, and some of it may just be a rootin' tootin' good time!

WHOOOAH, hold onto your butts, it's 3 episodes in three weeks? Yup, we're going crazy over here at LiB Central and EVERYTHING MUST GO! OK, not really, it's just that we had juuuust recorded a CAPCON SideQuest episode when the news dropped about CAP '25. So we thought now seemed a good time to put out this episode, so that those of you who are wracked with disappointment would get to hear about all the cool things happening at the SideQuest in January while tickets are still available. In case you decide to go! Enjoy this detailed conversation with CAPCon Founding Director Ellexy and Convention Director Kane about what Sidequest is all about, what kinds of cool things are new to SideQuest, and what to look forward to with the new digs. All is not lost, it's a great ep, and SideQuest sounds super fun! More info, tickets, and contact the organizers at CAPCON.club

It is so hard to say goodbye to someone you love, whether it is due to a breakup, a change in living situations, a broken friendship, or a death. And how we deal with grief and loss can deeply intersect with our self-care, our sense of intimacy, and our kink life.

On this episode, RY talks one-on-one with Mako, the co-creator and co-host of The Big Little Podcast, about loss and grief, and how we can move through and move forward.

SHOW NOTES--

• The Big Little Podcast Archive
• The Widow's Handbook
• The Bookshelf Model
• The Pinball Machine Model
• Cloud Atlas (IMDB)
• When Things Fall Apart (Amazon)

Last month we lost another incredible member of the community and a friend to many, IdiotWind. On this special replay episode, RY pays tribute to IdiotWind and replays his 2018 appearance on Episode 6 of LiB. We'll miss you, friend.

This week on LIB we are exploring the world of BDSM Dungeons, talking about what they are, what to expect from them, and how ABDL folks can go and enjoy some dungeony fun (and even organize your own ABDL events there)!

Join @TeddyBearWithMe (FL/IG) and I and our guests @Sincerely_Ripley (FL/IG) and LoveSlave (@denversanctuary - FL) as we talk about the fun and kinky frivolity of the Dungeon scene. Can't wait for your thoughts and experiences with YOUR local dungeons as well!

This is one we have wanted to do ever since CAPCon this year... a deeper dive into PET PLAY & ABDL!

@LolaAndThenSome (FL) has been really excited to journey into Pet Play territory, and she suggested we invite @pupscoutpony (FL) and @mschievousmouse (FL) on as they were amazing at CAP. And of course, they were amazing here as well!

Here are some of the products they mention in the podcast

• mr-s-leather.com
• wruffstuff.com
• etsy.com
• amazon.com (look for halloween costumes!)

On this quick-hit bonus episode, we talk to James Frost, the new ABDL Marketing Channel Director for NorthShore Care Supply, a new-to-world (as far as we know) role... yup, a medical/Nilla diaper company hired an ABDL Ambassador!

We talk about the role, the goals, and what ABDL folks mean to NorthShore.

If you want to hear the other great podcast that tackled this topic, check out this episode of Newsie's Nook!

It's time for another round-up of YOUR questions! On this episode, Lolaandthensome and I answer six listener-submitted questions, on topics such as:

• Coming Out as ABDL
• Social Media and Face Pics
• Partner Isn't Interested
• Safe Power Dynamics
• Real Life Couple Dynamics
• Self Acceptance vs Self Love

Also, as mentioned in the episode, here is a link to the ABDealing +1 Support Group!

As we wrap up Pride month 2024, we want to talk about what it’s like being trans in the ABDL community! My guests are @ABDLPedro_1925(IG)/Pedro_Luis-DL(FL), @AmanitaDreams (IG/FL) and @hbananer(FL)/hbananer09(IG) and together we dig into topics like the overlap between gender and kink journeys, the intersection of trans and ABDL, issues that trans people in the community face, and what it’s like navigating both a trans identity *and* an ABDL kink at the same time. It’s a fabulous discussion, full of tons of learning and a lot of fun along the way!

Here are the resources we reference in this episode—

Are Neurodivrse People More Likely to be Kinky? Sex & Psychology Podcast Dr. Liam Wignall - “Kinky In the Digital Age”

A Short History of Trans Misogny - Jules Gill-Peterson

Come As You Are - Emily Nagoski

The Transgender Issue - An Argument for Justice - Shon Faye

On this long-form episode of Love In Brief, RY is delighted to introduce three brand new voices to LIB, and to focus on a community we don't talk enough about on the podcast: gay men in ABDL!

Of course, there are WORLDS of different experiences and topics to cover in that community, we wanted to bring a few to kick off PRIDE month!

This episode features some fantastic relationship stories, personal triumphs and losses, and killer advice and wisdom from our three guests -- @LittleTim55 (FL), @bunnyboyjoey (IG), and @puprootbeer (IG). It's a fabulous and heartwarming episode (and at times more than a little bit super adorable)!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk into a real brick-and-mortar ABDL store? Or to find a whole section of your regional medical supply company dedicated to ABDL stuff? This episode brings us a fabulous discussion with Lora and Bob, owners of two different small businesses: ABDL brick-and-mortar stores that serve their regions. We talk about what it's like to open an ABDL retail store, how they provide confidentiality and safe welcome to their customers, and some tips on engaging an ABDL store as your first real-life contact with the community. Special thanks to TeddyBearWithMe for producing this episode, and to DadBod for the audio fix work and editing!