Open
Swinging and polyamory are two types of open relationships, but there are so many more ways to explore being open! Whether you call it Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) or Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), being in an open relationship can present different challenges for all the partners involved. Discover how to go from monogamy to an open relationship, how to talk to your partner about swinging and open relationships, what the swinging lifestyle and open lifestyles are really like, and much more. Whether you're a newbie to open relationships or a veteran ethical non-monogamist, you'll find resources to guide you.
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Is Polyamory or Swinging Just Cheating With Extra Steps?
Cheating is defined by what's hidden; ENM by what's agreed. Here's why the difference isn't semantics, and how to answer the question with grace.
Taylor Sparks
Polyamory vs. Open Relationship vs. Swinging
Non-monogamy terms get used interchangeably, but they're not. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the structure that fits you.
What Is DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) in Non-Monogamy
DADT gets a bad rap. People hear "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and assume secrecy, avoidance or a relationship built on not-knowing.
The Checkmate Manhattan Experience: Beyond The Velvet Ropes
One lucky couple gives their firsthand account of a night at one of New York City’s most exclusive swingers’ clubs that was so amazing, they sought a repeat performance the following night.
The Jealousy Reset Protocol
Jealousy isn't the problem. What you do in the sixty seconds after you feel it, that's the whole ballgame.
My Partner Wants to Open Our Relationship and I Don't
I'll lead with what's wrong with him, or with how a genuine desire and a genuine no can only end one way: slowly, in silence.
Is Non-Monogamy a Sign Something's Missing?
That second thought is the dominant cultural script, and it shows up almost everywhere people go looking for answers, including in AI relationship tools.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
How to Handle Rejection in the Swinging Lifestyle
Because it happens to everyone, and how you respond says a lot about your reputation.
Nudist vs. Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations: What's the Difference?
The real difference between nudist and clothing-optional travel, and how to pick the one that fits your desires.
Swingers Cruises Dos and Don’ts: Your Guide to Smooth Sailing
How to flirt and pace yourself on a swingers cruise so your week at sea leaves you glowing.
Swinger Parties in California: From Bay Area Estates to the High Desert
In California, vetting is the foreplay and access is the reward.
Nudist, Swinger, or Both?!
Marco and Angel Ranee unpack nudism, swinging, and what it is really like to live full time in a clothing-optional lifestyle community.