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ENM. POLYAMORY. SWINGING. OPENNESS.


Your First Swinger Event: A Confident Guide to Dipping a Toe in the Lifestyle
Exploring new social landscapes, particularly those as vibrant and open as the swinger lifestyle, often brings with it an exhilarating...
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Jul 28, 202511 min read


Smarter Sex, Healthier You: A Non-Monogamy Guide to STI Prevention
For a more visual presentation of this material, click here . Let's talk about sex, baby – and specifically, about Sexually Transmitted...
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Jul 23, 20259 min read


Riding the Jealousy Wave
My stomach churned a bit, a weird mix of warmth and…something else. I was at my partners’ place, curled up on the couch, watching a...
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Jul 21, 202510 min read


Decoupling for Polyamory: Building Individual Strength Before Expanding Love
Find yourself before finding love. Entering into polyamory is a journey of expanding love, connection, and self-discovery. However, for...
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Jul 14, 20254 min read


The Shifting Landscape of Love: How Non-Monogamy is Gaining Ground
The Shifting Landscape of Love: How Non-Monogamy is Gainin g Ground In an era of evolving social norms and increasing individual...
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Jul 12, 20255 min read


What Type of Relationship is Right for You?
Given that you’re on this page, you are likely considering non-monogamy. You may be here out of curiosity. Maybe someone in your life has...
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May 22, 20254 min read


Glossary of ENM Terms
Glossary of Non-Monogamous Terms General Terms Monogamish – A mostly monogamous relationship with occasional sexual adventures outside...
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May 22, 20255 min read


Hierarchy in Polyamory: A Critical Perspective
A very well-respected author once told me that one should admit one's biases right from the start. There’s no point in trying to hide...
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Mar 26, 20256 min read


Open Hearts, Open Relationships: A Look at Non-Monogamy
A Variety of Relationship Styles It is a myth that human beings have always been monogamous by nature. In fact, throughout human...
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Sep 20, 202410 min read


So you are interested in swinging …
If you decided that you would like to explore the world of swinging--often called the lifestyle--are some practices that will be helpful...
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Sep 20, 20245 min read


Opening Up: Things to consider before you make that dating profile
Opening Up When an established monogamous couple decides to enter polyamory, the transition is often plagued with anxiety, insecurity,...
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Sep 20, 20245 min read
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