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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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
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.
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.
SDC: How to Find Friends & Connect
Just like with any social network or online community, it's exciting to have and make new friends on SDC.
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.
You're Not Fighting Your Partner: Breaking the Narrative Loop
Why the same argument keeps coming back, and how to finally break the loop
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
Exploring Non-Monogamy: A Journey of Curiosity & Connection
This article encourages you to pause and reflect before diving in by asking five important questions about their motivations, understanding of non-monogamy, comfort with sharing intimacy, communication skills, and ideal relationship structure.
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.
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 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.
Is Swinging Exclusive to Couples?
If someone wants to be a swinger but isn't in a couple, can they still swing?