ethical non-monogamy is a type of relationship where the partners are free to explore sexual or romantic relationships with other people. the word “open relationships” refers to those who enjoy being in a relationship but will often participate in romantic or sexual acts with other people, with their partner’s permission and approval. for example, two persons in a polyamorous or open relationship with the same person could become close to one another, but without any sex in the equation. three …

it can be expressed in a variety of ways: some couples only have sex with other people, others date them and fall for them, others are open about being open, and yet others keep their openness “in the closet” socially. this might also be a great opportunity to create a safe word if you don’t have one already; this word can be used during sexual play as well as when you are interacting and socializing with new people, or discussing …

one of the most important conversations you will have about enm is the first one – setting out your intentions and care for the relationship so that you can figure out what is right for you and your partner. in other words, one relationship is not compensating for other relationships, and all of them are considered to be fulfilling. if it’s the latter, it is important to keep in mind that happy, healthy enm relationships require a high degree of …

while polygamy can refer to multiple people being married to each other regardless of gender, in the vast majority of cases where it occurs, it is one man to multiple women, who usually do not have the same right to marry multiple people themselves. there are no restrictions on individuals based on who they’re partnered with, and people are free to express their sexuality regardless of gender (which is why the one penis/vagina policy is so frowned upon in polyamorous …

it was in the midst of the mind-numbing boredom of complete marital bliss that we decided to take our relationship for a ride. we dipped our toes, wet our ankles, and slowly adjusted ourselves to the idea before submerging ourselves in open waters. it was in the midst of the mind-numbing boredom of complete marital bliss that we decided to take our relationship for a ride. what if i decided to publish a piece about it in the bold italic …