by Wilrieke | Oct 20, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships, Sexuality
Some connections are best as friends. Friendship can be a nourishing, complete, intimate, and healthy way of connecting. But sometimes, putting someone in the position of friend, i.e. ‘friendzoning’ someone, can come from a place of insecurity. Let me...
by Wilrieke | Jul 6, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships, Sexuality
Some people are getting more confused about my love life than I do myself, it seems. I get that. There was a Viking, I was talking about monogamy, and now suddenly I profile myself as non-monogamous again. What is that about? Partly that is about you reading and...
by Wilrieke | Jun 23, 2020 | Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Parenting, Sexuality, Spirituality
This is an ever-evolving collection of resources for white folk who desire to educate themselves about racism, white supremacy, colonialism, cultural appropriation etc. The first lesson I received and would like to share is this: Listen. Listen to those voices who...
by Wilrieke | Jun 23, 2020 | Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships, Sexuality
I am not with a partnerBecause I choose to. I have no desire for tumbling into patternsOf expectationsFor compromisingWhat I never wanted to compromise. The ‘happily ever after’when walking hand in handis holding on from fear. It doesn’t meanI don’t believe in...
by Wilrieke | May 19, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality, Spirituality, Tantra
It’s a question I have been playing with for years. When I’m in a very binary/straight environment I feel queer, and when I’m in a non-binary/queer welcoming space, I’m worried about being perceived as an unwelcomed guest. I may generally look...
by Wilrieke | Apr 19, 2020 | Kink & BDSM, Plant medicine, Sexuality, Spirituality, Tantra
I love plants. Plants can be amazing, also for intimacy! The stinging nettle is wonderful to play with – ánd healthy. You can eat it and make tea with it – but it’s also looooots of fun in kinky play (solo or partnered). So social distancing or not,...
