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The Erotic Blueprint and Vulnerable Asks
with Anne and Dan
(Season 2 | Episode 83)
[Tessa] Our second entry in this Sensuality, Sexuality and Aging Month on The Open Nesters.
The key phrase of this episode is, in Anne’s words, “Vulnerability is the solar power of eroticism and is especially the solar power of kink.”
Anne and Dan are in a polyamorous long-distance relationship (Boulder – Chicago). They see each other about every six months. This makes life full of longing. Desire. And a sense of wanting something that may or may not happen. Before their cherished time together one of their rituals is for Anne to verbally ask Dan, “Will you have sex with me?” A strange question one might think. After all it has been six weeks and they are lovers.

Yet this simple question turns Anne all “squirmy” and if Dan says yes, she blushes with happiness. For highly sophisticated adults in “Act III” of life, their erotic blueprint is coded again with small acts like this one.
These two wonderful guests filled out the Erotic Blueprint Quiz and joined Jaiya on a fulfilling journey to intimacy years ago. Anne then became a coach and master trainer (see link below under “resources” to schedule a consultation with her). So settle in and turn on this week’s podcast: “The Erotic Blueprint and Vulnerable Asks” with Anne and Dan.
And below are snippets and links to our most recent Sex and Sensuality episodes.
What is a "polysecure" relationship like? Jessica Fern, Tessa and Amir discuss all ends of the poly spectrum in this highly useful episode.
Part 2 of our conversation with Kenya and Carl about their amazing journey. Progressive Love this week on The Open Nesters Podcast.
Kenya and Carl: While they are a poly couple, the lessons they teach are applicable to us all. They have created something really special with their Progressive Love Academy.
We named this episode "Goddess Wisdom" for a reason, for Madeleine Sklar is so wise about the ways of the world and polyamory.
A Wise Women Panel Part 1 (Season 2 | Episode 86). The Open Nesters Podcast honoring Sexuality, Sensuality and Aging Month.
Disability, Aging and Love Potion Number 9 (Season 2 | Episode 85). An interview with Dr. Mitchell Tepper on The Open Nesters Podcast.
Resources for You
We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest:
About Tessa
Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters.
Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster.
Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa’s specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives.

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