Explanations for the phenomenon of the erotic transference tend to be overarching, and generally arise out of a particular set of theoretical constructs. This paper proposes that there are multiple meanings of the erotic transference for the same patient, and these multiple meanings can be seen even within a single session. An argument is made that it is necessary to draw on a reservoir of theoretical concepts for a full understanding of this phenomenon. A clinical example is given of a male patient in a short-term analytic contact with a female analyst, and a number of themes are presented to explain the erotic transference material. The author proposes that an understanding of the variety of meanings of the erotic connection may help the analyst not to shy away from exploring this rich area of experience.