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Polyamory
Open relationships take many forms, and polyamory is one of them. Polyamorous relationships can be complex for all the partners and metamours involved. Get tips on managing poly relationships with multiple partners, how to handle jealousy, communication tips, and more.
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You're Not Fighting Your Partner: Breaking the Narrative Loop
Why the same argument keeps coming back, and how to finally break the loop
How ADHD Impacts Intimacy
How ADHD quietly reshapes relationships, and what both partners can do to stop the drift before it becomes a divide.
The Importance of Aftercare in the Lifestyle
This article explores the importance of aftercare in swinging and other non-monogamous dynamics, emphasizing that emotional reconnection after vulnerable experiences is essential for maintaining trust, intimacy, and relationship security.
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Exploring Non-Monogamy: A Journey of Curiosity & Connection
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You already know what you want. That is not your problem. Your problem is the conversation.
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The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
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.
Your Trigger Is Not the Problem. Your Response Is.
Let me say something that might sting a little. Your partner didn't ruin your evening. Your coworker didn't make you shut down. Your ex didn't "make you" send that text at 1 am.
Dating as a Triad: How to Find the Right Third
Real-world triad dating in the swinging lifestyle, without the awkward missteps.
Why a Great Swingers Dating Profile Matters & How to Create One
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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?!”
10 Myths About Consensual Non-Monogamy: Busted!
The assumptions shaping consensual non-monogamy and the realities behind them.
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.
Benefits for the Mono Partner in a Mono/ENM Relationship
When people imagine Ethical Non-Monogamy, they often assume it only benefits the partner who is “open.” But that’s a narrow and incomplete view.
Premature Ejaculation in the Swinging Lifestyle
How to deal with pressure and timing in erotic play spaces.
Single Guys in The Lifestyle: 10 Tips to Boost Your Value
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Performance Anxiety in The Swinging Lifestyle: How Men Can Cope
How can men manage pressure and deepen pleasure in the swinging lifestyle? Read on!
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.