About this episode
Infidelity myths, sexless marriages, and compassionate affairs—Paul Keable, Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, shares what actually drives people to seek affairs, why many women cheat for better sex, and how secrecy, vulnerability, and unmet needs shape modern relationships.? PAUL LINKS | ashleymadison.com? PARTNERS | Make your world a sexier place—get a discount & support the pod!ÜBERLUBE: the BEST personal lubricantLORALS: FDA-cleared latex lingerie | Use the code LOVER for 10% offFIRMTECH: Performance-enhancing cock rings | Use the code LOVER for 15% offSHAMELESS CARE: Sex positive healthcare | Use the code LOVER for $15 offMOTORBUNNY: Sex machines & riding toysENJOX TOYS: Enjoy smart sex for everyoneSDC: A place for swingers to connect? STATS | 51 straight man, Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, from Toronto Canada.? TIME CODE00:00 Married dating, discretion, and Ashley Madison04:58 Misogyny, women’s sexuality, and why people doubt women seek affairs10:02 Secrets, relationship rules, and why people explore outside traditional monogamy13:18 Why more single people are joining Ashley Madison and exploring beyond “vanilla” relationships17:31 Sexless marriages, unsatisfying sex, and why many women step outside relationships23:00 Fear of judgement and why people hide fantasies from their partners25:24 Taking a job at Ashley Madison and confronting social taboos29:14 Challenging moral criticism and defending conversations about infidelity33:19 A compassionate affair and intimacy during caregiving and illness37:05 Desire for touch and connection even in the later years of life41:01 Why people hide desires and the fear of being judged by their partners45:12 Sexual shame, parenting, and navigating public conversations about taboo topics50:02 Social media fatigue
