Consensual Non-Monogamy & Opening Your Relationship
Caitlyn Cook is a multidisciplinary artist, international facilitator, coach, writer and speaker. Caitlyn’s work centres embodiedness and explores freedom, authenticity, intimacy, desire, trust, affect, vulnerability, power, enchantment and spirituality.
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It’s a controversial topic, I know. But regardless of where you stand on the monogamy vs polyamory spectrum, this two-part podcast series is hugely beneficial (I’d even go as far as saying ESSENTIAL) for people who want to feel fulfilled sexually within their relationship and in a way that is aligned with their values.
This episode is by no means advocating open relating as a solution for all. I am happily monogamous and I know that it suits me, the way in which I love and how I want to grow in the world. At its core, this episode is about mindful relating and growing together as a couple - in all aspects of life. The lessons I’ve learned from (some of) my poly/open/free lovin’ friends have benefitted my relationships hugely and you’ll hear more about those discoveries in the show.
So what even is monogamy these days anyway? There’s a dictionary definition, and then there are the values and beliefs that you place on it as an individual and as a couple. What you consider cheating, another may believe that it’s well within the parameters of the relationship. Have you ever considered what type of relationship you’d (honestly) like to be in? Or furthermore, do you know what you need to feel fulfilled sexually, intimately and spiritually? Do you have a growth mindset when it comes to sexuality with your partner or do you confine yourself to the bounds os socially acceptable monogamy because it’s what you ‘should’ do.
In this episode, Caitlyn and I discuss the fundamentals of understanding both monogamy and non-monogamy and all the variables in between. We talk about ways to broaden your horizon when it comes to sexual exploration that is safe and within the values of your relationship. We also dive into why people are drawn to alternative relating, the phases we go through in life and how to best understand your unique needs to find a path that’s right for you.
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