In this episode, Ella (The Virgin) poses questions to Jess (The Playful Domme) and Lisa (The Poly Wife) about maintaining intimacy and keeping the spark alive in long-term relationships. Ella shares concerns about aging and energy levels affecting her desire for frequent intimacy, prompting Lisa and Jess to discuss their approaches to balancing multiple partners, maintaining boundaries, and managing emotions. Lisa shares her recent experience with jealousy regarding her partner's connection with another lover, leading to insights on self-reflection and understanding personal desires. Jess emphasizes the importance of honoring oneself, communicating desires, and exploring self-care as a means of sustaining intimacy.

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🔥SHOW NOTES🔥

[00:00:00] – Welcome & Introduction: Jess kicks off the conversation with an invitation to explore seasons of desire and play.

[00:02:00] – Ella’s Question on Keeping Passion Alive: How do you keep things exciting when life gets in the way?

[00:05:00] – Lisa’s Reality Check on Non-Monogamy: Not all poly relationships involve frequent intimacy—Lisa breaks down the reality of time, energy, and connection with multiple partners.

[00:10:00] – Pheromones, Menopause & Chemistry: Lisa experiments with scent-based attraction and questions whether hormonal shifts impact desire.

[00:15:00] – Jess’s Perspective on Dry Spells & Seasons of Desire: How life, stress, and even small conflicts can impact passion.

[00:21:00] – What Would Please Me Now?: Jess explains how shifting from what’s expected to what would feel good creates new pathways for connection.

[00:28:00] – Lisa’s Unexpected Jealousy: How watching two partners connect sparked an unfamiliar feeling—and what she learned from it.

[00:35:00] – Reframing Jealousy as an Insight: Instead of seeing jealousy as a problem, Lisa unpacks it as a sign of unmet needs.

[00:39:00] – Communication as the Key to Reconnection: The trio shares strategies for talking through shifts in intimacy, attraction, and expectations.

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🔥RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED🔥

• The Playful Podcast Website: Access exclusive content, workshops, and coaching sessions.

• Midori’s Teachings on Feminine Power: A reference to tools for owning desire and sensuality.

• Betty Martin’s The Wheel of Consent: A resource for understanding giving, receiving, and setting boundaries.

• Lisa’s TikTok (@ThePolyWife): Insights on non-monogamy, communication, and emotional intelligence.

• Aphrodisiac Pheromone Oils: Lisa experiments with pheromones and discusses their effect on attraction.

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