The Question Needed To Begin A Healthy Polyamorous Relationship
How to express and understand what you are looking for at the start of a new polyamorous relationship.
Will Having Sex With a Friend Ruin Your Friendship?
Everyone knows you can’t have sex with a friend without ruining that friendship. Right? If you have sexual feelings towards a friend, it can only mean one of two things: either your feelings for them are stronger than you're admitting, or what you’re actually feeling is sexual attraction, not friendship.
But, in fact, science shows that 74% of people who do find their friendships only grow stronger.
What is “Polybombing”?
There is a difference between "polybombing" and "dropping the poly bomb", and it's important to know which is which.
What is a One Penis Policy, And Why is it Bad?
Believe it or not, there is a difference between a One Penis Policy and a relationship dynamic with only one penis.
Polyamory Does Not Equal Consent
If you have ever had a partner use an argument along the lines of "Well, you agreed to an open relationship, so what I did was fine," then they are not thinking about you as a person but as a tool to fulfil their needs and fantasies.
They are not looking at you as a human being but as an object to be manipulated and used.
Should You Date Someone New to Polyamory?
Everyone needs to start their polyamory journey somewhere, but who takes on responsibility for teaching them?
What is Parallel Polyamory?
While some people love the idea of combining their polycules into one big happy family (often known as Kitchen Table Polyamory), others prefer to keep each relationship as a separate entity where their partners know about each other but have no desire to spend time together as a unit. This is called "Parallel Polyamory".
How to Find Compersion in Polyamory
Compersion in polyamory may be difficult, but it is never impossible. And, if you do the work and open yourself to the idea, then compersion may appear when you least expect it.
How Do I Ask Out My Friend’s Girlfriend?
While it’s not a deal-breaker in polyamory, can you suppose ask out your friend's girlfriend when that friend is right there?
Do I Have To Make Friends With My Metamour?
How close should you be with your partner’s other partner?
6 Relationship Models You Need to Know
There is no “right” way to create a polyamorous relationship, so let explore some of the many different options available.
Does Monogamy Even Exist?
It might be time to change the way we define relationships and step away from traditional ideas.
The Lessons Everyone Can Learn From Polyamory
You might not want to try it yourself, but there’s still something to learn.
No, You Can’t Do Polyamory “Wrong”
Stop worrying about following templates and embrace your own needs.
How Important Is The Reason We’re Polyamorous?
Because if polyamory is something we’re born as, then suddenly Choice vs. Nature becomes a much deeper discussion than we thought.
5 Benefits Of Polyamory (That You Didn’t Expect)
Whatever led you to polyamory, I believe you are going to find that the most rewarding and satisfying things you will find are not what you were expecting.
And so here are 5 things I have gained from polyamory that I never saw coming.
10 Words You Should Know Coming Into Polyamory
Coming into a new community can be confusing when you don’t know the terminology everyone is using. So here are 10 words you should know going in.
Dismantling the “No Monogamy Allowed” Clubhouse
The “Polyamory vs Monogamy” mindset is dangerous. Neither lifestyle is inherently better than the other. Let’s break down why.
What To Do When Your Partner Is Dating Other People, But You’re Not
When I was first exploring non-monogamy with my partner, we had very different experiences. While she found plenty of interest, I was left with none.