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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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Stop Throwing Away Good Marriages Over Sex
Taylor breaks down the real truth behind sexless marriages, mismatched desire, and why Ethical Non-Monogamy often saves relationships that would otherwise be destroyed over something solvable.
Standing on the Edge: When You’re Not Sure About ENM
Are you standing on the edge of something unfamiliar — like ethical non-monogamy — while your partner is ready to leap?
How Did You Get THAT From What I Just Said?
Ever say something you swear was clear… and your partner responds like you spoke an entirely different language? That “dog hearing a weird noise” look, followed by: “How did you get THAT from what I just said?!”
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
Flirting Tips for Swinger Couples and Singles in The Lifestyle
In the lifestyle, attraction is a language. Here’s how to learn to flirt with other swingers.
Your Words Are Arrows: How One Sentence Can Damage Trust
Your words are arrows. Once they leave your mouth, you don’t get to call them back.
Managing Jealousy in Open and Committed Relationships
Taylor Sparks explores how jealousy operates in both monogamous and ethically non-monogamous relationships, and how to handle it.
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.
Why a Great Swingers Dating Profile Matters & How to Create One
Explore the power of a well-made swingers dating profile and how it shapes attraction in swinging spaces.
The Confidence Behind Big Clit Energy
Eve Hall explains how understanding female anatomy, prioritizing clitoral stimulation, improving communication with partners, and supporting sexual health through lifestyle and hormonal awareness can build the confidence and pleasure that define Big Clit Energy and influence satisfaction both in the bedroom and in everyday life.
Inside the Swinging Lifestyle: Q&A with That Other Lifestyle
How to navigate the swinging lifestyle, with a focus on consent, etiquette, community, and real-world dynamics beyond the bedroom.
Top 10 Things Nobody Told You About Herpes
No one wants HSV. But having it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically spread it. The risks can be heavily reduced with planning and prevention.
Single Guys in The Lifestyle: 10 Tips to Boost Your Value
Single men in the swinging lifestyle can elevate their value by following the rhythm driven by couples.