Episode 157: Erotic Compatibility and Non-Monogamy

About this episode

This episode explores the Erotic Blueprints™ framework to enhance understanding of desire and intimacy in relationships.

What if the key to greater pleasure, connection, and fulfillment is understanding your unique erotic wiring? In this episode, we explore the Erotic Blueprints™, a framework developed by somatic sexologist Jaiya that helps explain the different ways people experience desire, arousal, and intimacy. We unpack the five Erotic Blueprints—Energetic, Sensual, Sexual, Kinky, and Shapeshifter—and explore how each type experiences pleasure differently. We also share how this framework has become a valuable tool for relationships and individuals. Time and again, we've watched people experience powerful "aha" moments as they discover why certain experiences excite them, why others don't, and where misunderstandings with partners may be coming from. Understanding your blueprint can remove shame, increase self-awareness, and provide a new language for discussing desire, boundaries, and pleasure. We also share our own blueprint profiles and discuss how different types can learn to better understand and connect with one another. Finally, we explore how Erotic Blueprints can enrich experiences within ethical non-monogamy and the lifestyle. The goal isn't to put yourself in a box, but to better…

People in this episode

Host: Mr & Mrs Jones

Topics covered

• erotic blueprints
• non-monogamy
• pleasure
• intimacy
• self-awareness

Keywords

• erotic blueprints
• pleasure
• intimacy
• non-monogamy
• self-awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Expansive Connection Coaching

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