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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How to Vet a New Partner in ENM Before You're Emotionally In
New Relationship Energy quietly edits what you overlook. Ask the real questions early, while your head is clear enough for the answers to matter.
Taylor Sparks
Boundaries vs. Borders: Why Most People Confuse the Two
Most of us set borders when we mean boundaries. Discover the simple shift that helps you feel safe without trying to control your partner.
The Intersection of Swinging & Polyamory
Adam & Pris of Beyond Monogamy open up about their journey from swinging to polyamory and why speaking up matters more than keeping the peace.
From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.
Is Swinging Exclusive to Couples?
If someone wants to be a swinger but isn't in a couple, can they still swing?
What We Didn’t Know About The Lifestyle
Frisky Neighbors Saphyre and Carnelian share the surprises of their early lifestyle days, from endless costume themes to learning swinging isn't polyamory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 to Start the ENM Conversation
You already know what you want. That is not your problem. Your problem is the conversation.
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.
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.