Polyamory

I Never Opened My Marriage, It's Just Always Been That Way

May 29, 2025

I Never Opened My Marriage, It's Just Always Been That Way

"I'm in an open relationship," I say often.

Calendar Kinks: When Scheduling Sex Turns You On

Apr 11, 2025

Calendar Kinks: When Scheduling Sex Turns You On

Prior to practicing polyamory, Sean McLaughlin was never a "calendar person."

What It's Like on a Swingers Cruise

Mar 28, 2025

What It's Like on a Swingers Cruise

It's not exactly a secret that travel alone can turn people on, but what happens when you go on a weeklong vacation specifically dedicated to exploring your wildest fantasies?

Is Everyone Going to Sex Parties Without Me?

Mar 6, 2025

Is Everyone Going to Sex Parties Without Me?

Several years ago, back in my more adventurous days, I found myself in a polyamorous relationship, meaning that my partner and I had the option to have romantic and sexual partnerships with other people.

My Polyamorous Relationship Isn't a Trend — It's My Life

Feb 25, 2025

My Polyamorous Relationship Isn't a Trend — It's My Life

I'm in a throuple, and when I tell people about my polyamorous relationship, they often say something like, "Wow, cool," or "Oh, how modern!" And I get it.

The 10 Best Polyamorous Dating Apps

Feb 5, 2025

The 10 Best Polyamorous Dating Apps

There's no shortage of dating apps on the market, but for those who practice polyamory or ethical nonmonogamy, finding a match can be a bit trickier.

Feeld Made Me Feel Seen in My Nonmonogamy

Jan 27, 2025

Feeld Made Me Feel Seen in My Nonmonogamy

Online dating is still wildly popular in 2025, with nearly 3 in 10 US adults saying they've used a dating site or app, according to Pew Research Center.

My Winding Journey of Practicing Polyamory, but Not Embracing the Identity

Jul 16, 2024

My Winding Journey of Practicing Polyamory, but Not Embracing the Identity

When Benny and Luisa invited me over for dinner, we all knew a threesome was in the cards.

"Gossip Girl" Cast Say Audrey, Aki, and Max's Poly Storyline Comes From a "Vulnerable Place"

Dec 15, 2022

"Gossip Girl" Cast Say Audrey, Aki, and Max's Poly Storyline Comes From a "Vulnerable Place"

HBO Max's "Gossip Girl" has been exploring all sorts of new plots in the modern-day reboot, but one of the most refreshing storylines has been the budding polyamorous relationship between Audrey (Emily Alyn Lind), Aki (Evan Mock), and Max (Thomas Doherty).

Your Guide to Ethical Nonmonogamy, From Someone Who Actually Does It

Dec 14, 2022

Your Guide to Ethical Nonmonogamy, From Someone Who Actually Does It

There's a lot of confusion over what ethical nonmonogamy, also called ENM or consensual nonmonogamy, means or looks like.

What If We Start Loving Like It's Infinite? An Interview With a Relationship Anarchist

Nov 15, 2022

What If We Start Loving Like It's Infinite? An Interview With a Relationship Anarchist

Nonmonogamy has existed for as long as the concept of love.

Polyamory Isn't About Endless, Hot Sex — It's About Community

Nov 15, 2022

Polyamory Isn't About Endless, Hot Sex — It's About Community

Having had the pleasure of working alongside Sara Youngblood Gregory for several months now, I can say with some authority that she's one of the more impressive writers I've ever met.