Non monogamous

do's, don'ts and an anecdote

This #NonMonogamyVisibilityWeek (July 15-21) I wanted to remind us all why promoting non-monogamy as an equally valid relationship style as monogamy benefits everyone regardless of their orientation/preference for relationship structure. As someone who has been actively non-monogamous since 2016 and creating content full-time about it since 2020, it’s been a gift to see the tide change over the years as more people are talking about open relationships. What does being visibly non-monogamous…

It's important to me that everyone I date isn't just non-monogamous because of me. I prefer to date people who were already motivated to be non-monogamous before we met, and ideally has had some experience, even theoretically, in trying to adopt a non-monogamous mindset. In the past, when I've tried to date people who wanted to "try it for me", they just got resentful that I didn't want to be monogamous with them when they caught feelings. Of course, other people may have different…

This #NonMonogamyVisibilityWeek (July 15-21) I wanted to remind us all why promoting non-monogamy as an equally valid relationship style as monogamy benefits everyone regardless of their orientation/preference for relationship structure. As someone who has been actively non-monogamous since 2016 and creating content full-time about it since 2020, it’s been a gift to see the tide change over the years as more people are talking about open relationships. What does being visibly non-monogamous…

People often ask me, "Is polyamory a fix for monogamous cheating?" and my nuanced answer is - yes and no. It depends on the reason for the cheating - someone having a naturally flirtatious personality in a way that is incompatible with a monogamous relationship would be less likely to cause issues in a non-monogamous relationship, for example - so it might just be an issue of what relationship style is the best fit for someone. In that scenario, polyamory would "fix" the issue. That is…

This #NonMonogamyVisibilityWeek (July 15-21) I wanted to remind us all why promoting non-monogamy as an equally valid relationship style as monogamy benefits everyone regardless of their orientation/preference for relationship structure. As someone who has been actively non-monogamous since 2016 and creating content full-time about it since 2020, it’s been a gift to see the tide change over the years as more people are talking about open relationships. What does being visibly non-monogamous…

Non-Monogamy in a unicorn nutshell

Take the Monogamy Quiz to Find Out If It's Right for You. If you're not sure if you should be in a non-monogamous relationship, this post is for you. This quiz serves as a starting point if you are considering non-monogamy for yourself or your relationship. This post explores terminology, biases, and questions to ask yourself if you're considering, or just curious about, this alternate lifestyle.

We are energetic beings that exchange emotions and physical sensations when in relationships. When we meet someone new and are attracted everything feels exciting. There is a powerful explosion of hormones and we often think this person is ‘the one’. Those sparks are experienced by both non monogamous and monogamous people.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the sex lives of the monogamous, non-monogamous, and those preferring various sub-styles of relationship. SO MANY THINGS. IT'S ALL HERE.