Loving Loudly: Why Radical Love Is an Act of Resistance
- Suzy
- Sep 24
- 3 min read
Freaks in Love is adventurous, sexy, free-spirited, and a little bit rebellious. Lately, we've been thinking about how fragile our way of life really is, and why this is the time to live louder and prouder, because we all deserve the freedom to love who and how we choose.
Billy and I live to chase this kind of freedom and adventure by dancing barefoot in the grass, kissing under the stars, and building a life that feels wild and untamed after too many years of hiding who we were or being bound by others' expectations of us. But when authoritarianism rises, which it has, those very freedoms are the first to go.
It’s easy to imagine joy, intimacy, and adventure as extras, but to us, they’re the essence of being alive. We spent years in unhealthy relationships, where we couldn't be our true selves, and we're not going to go back to being locked in a proverbial cage. When governments start policing bodies, relationships, or freedom of expression, they’re not just writing laws. They’re stripping away the right to live fully, which is our birthright!
That’s why Freaks in Love matters so much to us. It’s a reminder that choosing joy, freedom, and intimacy isn’t frivolous. It’s essential. And in times like these, it’s also an act of resistance.
Loving loudly is an act of resistance because we live in a culture that often tells us to shrink, to conform, and to keep our joy quiet. Systems of power, whether political, religious, or cultural, thrive on fear, shame, and control. They’d rather we keep our love behind closed doors, follow their rules about who we can love and how, and never question the status quo.
We practice non-monogamy, but are very committed to each other. What we do is just a little extra spice that makes everything more exciting and fulfilling. Whether we're reviewing a sex club or attending a spicy party, we are not ashamed of this freedom of expression and desire to explore fantasies that so many people are too scared to do.
When we choose to love loudly by publicly celebrating our relationships, our joy, and our freedom, we’re pushing back against that control that is intent on keeping us small and boxed in. We’re saying:
We refuse to be erased. Love that doesn’t fit the narrow script (queer love, ENM love, interracial love, love after loss, wild passionate love) often gets ignored or stigmatized. Showing it proudly makes it visible and undeniable.
Joy is radical. In times of fear, oppression, and division, joy becomes a revolutionary act. Love expressed freely shows that beauty and connection can’t be stamped out.
It challenges power. Authoritarian regimes and rigid systems want obedient, isolated individuals who fall in line and don't question authority. Love binds us together, builds community, and fuels solidarity. Loving loudly says, “You can’t take this away from us.”
It inspires others. Visibility gives permission. By loving boldly, you show others they can too, and that ripple effect is a quiet revolution in itself.
Right now we still have choices. Censorship, surveillance, and laws about relationships or identity chip away at the life Freaks in Love is built around. We encourage you to express yourselves, be loud and proud, and don't let the bastards get you down!
So we’ll keep being our open selves building our wild little world because it’s exactly the kind of life that deserves protecting. Let us ask you, what are you doing to protect your freedom to love, live and desire fully?
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