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Everything you've ever wanted to know about polyamory - but were afraid to ask

Polyamory is often misunderstood and misrepresented in the media, which oversimplifies its complexity as a relationship model.
It is a form of ethical non-monogamy, distinct from LGBTQ+ identity but historically linked.

SAVAGE LOVE: Twinning

Navigating feelings for a brother-in-law while in a traditional marriage can lead to complex emotional challenges, including guilt and confusion about love.

Review: Parisian couples wrestle with love, desire and remodeling in steamy `Scaffolding'

Lauren Elkin's "Scaffolding" juxtaposes personal reconstruction against a backdrop of urban renovation, exploring relationships and emotional turmoil through the lens of psychoanalysis.

I Went From Sex Parties & Swinging To Cozy, Quiet Monogamy With 1 Great Guy

Rachel Krantz explores her journey into polyamory, balancing emotional complexity and personal freedom in non-monogamous relationships.

Lesbian throuple say 'you can love more than one person equally'

Polyamorous relationships can allow individuals to love multiple partners while maintaining strong emotional connections and high communication standards.

'I have multiple partners - I'm non-monogamous but it's not an excuse to cheat'

Kenna Bethany embraces non-monogamous relationships, believing they suit her better than traditional monogamy, and emphasizes the importance of open communication.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about polyamory - but were afraid to ask

Polyamory is often misunderstood and misrepresented in the media, which oversimplifies its complexity as a relationship model.
It is a form of ethical non-monogamy, distinct from LGBTQ+ identity but historically linked.

SAVAGE LOVE: Twinning

Navigating feelings for a brother-in-law while in a traditional marriage can lead to complex emotional challenges, including guilt and confusion about love.

Review: Parisian couples wrestle with love, desire and remodeling in steamy `Scaffolding'

Lauren Elkin's "Scaffolding" juxtaposes personal reconstruction against a backdrop of urban renovation, exploring relationships and emotional turmoil through the lens of psychoanalysis.

I Went From Sex Parties & Swinging To Cozy, Quiet Monogamy With 1 Great Guy

Rachel Krantz explores her journey into polyamory, balancing emotional complexity and personal freedom in non-monogamous relationships.

Lesbian throuple say 'you can love more than one person equally'

Polyamorous relationships can allow individuals to love multiple partners while maintaining strong emotional connections and high communication standards.

'I have multiple partners - I'm non-monogamous but it's not an excuse to cheat'

Kenna Bethany embraces non-monogamous relationships, believing they suit her better than traditional monogamy, and emphasizes the importance of open communication.
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Infidelity, Monogamy, and Consensual Non-Monogamy: Key Findings

Consensual non-monogamous relationships challenge the belief that monogamy is the only viable relationship structure.

I've Started Coming Out to All My Friends. My Husband Still Has No Clue.

Exploring polyamory can reveal mismatches in sexual desires and boundaries within a relationship, prompting a need for open communication and compromise.

How Therapists Can Help Non-Monogamous Relationships Thrive

Therapeutic discussions of polyamory should begin with self-reflection on desire, sex, and intimacy.

My husband and I were in a throuple with someone 16 years younger. Dating someone with such a big age gap caused issues.

Opening a marriage to polyamory requires extensive communication and boundary-setting, but unexpected challenges can arise from relationship dynamics, such as age differences.

My Wife's Has Just Issued a List of "Demands" for Our Sex Life. I'm a Little Speechless.

Navigating an open relationship can challenge established boundaries, leading to emotional complexity and potential misunderstandings between partners.

Infidelity, Monogamy, and Consensual Non-Monogamy: Key Findings

Consensual non-monogamous relationships challenge the belief that monogamy is the only viable relationship structure.

I've Started Coming Out to All My Friends. My Husband Still Has No Clue.

Exploring polyamory can reveal mismatches in sexual desires and boundaries within a relationship, prompting a need for open communication and compromise.

How Therapists Can Help Non-Monogamous Relationships Thrive

Therapeutic discussions of polyamory should begin with self-reflection on desire, sex, and intimacy.

My husband and I were in a throuple with someone 16 years younger. Dating someone with such a big age gap caused issues.

Opening a marriage to polyamory requires extensive communication and boundary-setting, but unexpected challenges can arise from relationship dynamics, such as age differences.

My Wife's Has Just Issued a List of "Demands" for Our Sex Life. I'm a Little Speechless.

Navigating an open relationship can challenge established boundaries, leading to emotional complexity and potential misunderstandings between partners.
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A night at 'Poly Poly Oxen Free,' Brooklyn's new polyamorous dating show

Poly Poly Oxen Free promotes a positive, fun environment for polyamorous dating and community engagement.

6 Books About Nonmonogamy, Recommended by Therapists

There is a growing interest in consensual nonmonogamy, with more resources and acceptance among younger adults.
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People Are Sharing What It's REALLY Like To Have An Open Marriage

Open marriages can positively or negatively affect relationships, varying significantly based on individual experiences.

'Symbiosexual' people are attracted to energy shared between couples

Researchers have identified 'symbiosexuality,' a form of attraction focused on the dynamics between couples rather than individual partners.

People Are Sharing What It's REALLY Like To Have An Open Marriage

Open marriages can positively or negatively affect relationships, varying significantly based on individual experiences.

'Symbiosexual' people are attracted to energy shared between couples

Researchers have identified 'symbiosexuality,' a form of attraction focused on the dynamics between couples rather than individual partners.
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Jessica Fern's 'Polysecure' promised a world beyond monogamy. She didn't say it would be easy.

Jessica Fern's experience on Feeld emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and exploration of desires in consensual nonmonogamy.

Feeld's polyamory play: Why tech is invading off-Broadway theatre

Feeld, a dating app for polyamorous couples, partners with theater to enhance brand awareness and support the arts.

I've Had the Same Problem With Every Penis I've Encountered. Some Would Say It's a Good Thing.

Poly relationships require creativity and communication in intimate moments.
Supportive positions and props can enhance comfort during sex.
Adapting positions can make sex more enjoyable for both partners.
Understanding each other's physical needs leads to better experiences.
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Meet Molly Roden Winter, the best-selling Park Slope polyamorist - Brooklyn Magazine

One main point illustrated is the rise of open marriage and polyamory discussions in modern society through personal accounts.

Park Slope mom Molly Roden Winter reveals the ups and downs of open marriage in racy new memoir: 'I'm not a pearl-clutcher'

Exploring polyamory in marriage can lead to challenges like jealousy and communication issues.
The societal expectation of mothers as selfless beings is challenged by the concept of being 'self-full.'

Help! I Want to Give My Ex Babies. It's the Least I Could Do.

The letter writer wants to convince her ex-husband to have children with her, even though they are divorced and he struggled to find someone during their open marriage.
The letter writer acknowledges that her plan may come across as manipulative and that she is still involved in the polyamory lifestyle.

Meet Molly Roden Winter, the best-selling Park Slope polyamorist - Brooklyn Magazine

One main point illustrated is the rise of open marriage and polyamory discussions in modern society through personal accounts.

Park Slope mom Molly Roden Winter reveals the ups and downs of open marriage in racy new memoir: 'I'm not a pearl-clutcher'

Exploring polyamory in marriage can lead to challenges like jealousy and communication issues.
The societal expectation of mothers as selfless beings is challenged by the concept of being 'self-full.'

Help! I Want to Give My Ex Babies. It's the Least I Could Do.

The letter writer wants to convince her ex-husband to have children with her, even though they are divorced and he struggled to find someone during their open marriage.
The letter writer acknowledges that her plan may come across as manipulative and that she is still involved in the polyamory lifestyle.
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Lauren Jauregui wants to 'explore polyamory' but says she's a 'U-Haul b**ch'

Lauren Jauregui is exploring polyamory but values self-ownership and setting boundaries in relationships.

This is how we do it: I believe in polyamory in theory - but I'm not sure I'm enjoying it in practice'

Exploration of polyamory ups and downs in a long-term relationship.
Feelings of insecurity and comparison with partners in polyamorous relationships.

This Couple Is Poly, Queer, Asexual And Shattering All Misconceptions

Black love has no limits in terms of gender and sexuality.
Polyamory and asexuality in Black relationships challenge stereotypes.

My Child Just Told Me They're in an Open Relationship. I'm Disgusted.

Parents might struggle to accept their child's polyamorous relationship, but it's important to prioritize love and understanding over personal discomfort.
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