open relationships
My Girlfriend Wants to be Poly. But I Have Doubts
"We agreed early on in our relationship that we’re allowed to sleep with other people, but now she's in love with someone else."
From 'Situationship' to Relationship – When is a Relationship Legit?
And what to do when you want more than just a "thing."
How to Close Your Open Relationship
Sometimes people change their minds about what they want from non-monogamy – and that's perfectly OK.
What the Hell Are Non-Single People Doing on Dating Apps?
If you're in a monogamous relationship and you're still on Tinder, Hinge or Bumble – why?
A Beginner's Guide to Swinging
Navigating the delicate and smutty social ballet of foursomes takes planning ahead, especially if you and your partner are brand-new to group sex.
How to Safely Practice Non-Monogamy During the Pandemic
If you're polyamorous, social distancing probably means fewer in-person hookups—but, as with anything else in an open relationship, communication will keep things sexy.
A Handy Guide to Navigating the Endless Rules of Polyamory
Or; why dating someone who already has a partner might be a bad idea. But maybe that was just what happened to me!
Open Relationships Are Less Sexually Satisfying Than Monogamy, Study Finds
Around 82 percent of people in monogamous relationships said they were satisfied with their sex lives, while only 71 percent of polyamorous people said the same.
We Asked Couples Why They Opened Up Their Relationship
From having a micropenis to living on different continents, non-monogamous couples answer the questions friends are too afraid to ask.
How I Learned to Give Up Control in My Open Relationship
Why loving someone means allowing them to be who they are, even when that person is no longer in sync with who you are.
An Illustrated Guide to Your Sex and Relationship Questions
Artist Jaik Puppyteeth answers all your embarrassing sex and relationship questions—from dating sober to personal hygiene.
My Mother Taught Me How to Choose a Family
Through the AIDS crisis and her cancer diagnosis, she taught me that all that matters in this world is love. It's a lesson that's shaped the family I call my own today.