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An intelligent and comprehensive guide to polyamory, open relationships, and other forms of alternative love, The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory offers relationship advice radically different from anything you'll find on the magazine rack. This practical guidebook will help women break free of the mold of traditional monogamy, without the constraints of jealousy, possessiveness, insecurity, and competition. If you're curious about exploring group sex, opening up your current monogamous relationship, or ready to "come out" as polyamorous, this book covers it all.

Hi! We’re your hosts Emma and Fin! We’re a married couple in our late thirties and we’ve been exploring non-monogamy in different ways since nearly the beginning of our relationship more than twenty years ago. But, this podcast isn’t about us… We strongly believe there isn’t a “right way” to be non-monogamous or even that non-monogamy is better or more evolved than monogamy or any other relationship style. Every week we interview people from across the spectrums of gender, sexuality, and relationship style to learn from their incredible and powerful personal stories. Each ...

Meet Roger and Janet, your guides through the tantalizing world of the lifestyle. Join us as we delve into the intimate stories, candid conversations, and exhilarating experiences that define our journey beyond the boundaries of monogamy.

***** 'A sexy, messy, necessary look at polyamory' -Advocate 'All the makings of a juicy beach read-romance - sex, deception, and twists - except it's an account of a real-life open relationship.' -VOGUE Rachel Krantz is a 27-year-old journalist living in Brooklyn when she meets Adam, who is...

An award-winning journalist chronicles her first open relationship with “breathtaking honesty” (Los Angeles Times) in this “sexy, messy, necessary look at polyamory” (The Advocate). FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar, Them When...

The Mindful Modern Mistress uses a story from a social media post about a husband who is gone 77% of the time to illustrate the importance of love as an action, rather than an object. The writer argues that the husband's constant absence in the relationship is unethical, as he is not fulfilling his vows to his wife, while expecting her to meet his needs. The piece also highlights the societal bias against women who stray from monogamy, as well as the often-unacknowledged conditions of relationships, suggesting that love requires both parties' active participation to thrive.

After infidelity, relationships can become strained as both partners lose trust and faith in each other. Author Tammy Nelson helps couples regain trust, romance, and intimacy after infidelity by redefining the monogamy contract. The new monogamy contract is an explicit relationship agreement created after the affair that allows each partner to safely share their desires, expectations, and limitations. After an affair, it's impossible to go back to the way the relationship was before, but this book offers the chance for a new beginning.

Relationships are rapidly changing in the 21st Century. Various forms of consensual non monogamy are becoming more and more mainstream. Here are some of the reasons you may want to consider including Cuckoldry, polyamory, swinging and more. Understanding the dynamics, the roles we play, the benefits and the challenges. You will laugh, learn some things and perhaps even expand your thinking!

A comprehensive guide to intimacy through greater self-awareness—for those who want more loving, passionate, and liberating monogamous relationships Intimate relationship has long been viewed and lived as a lesser alternative to spiritual life. More recently, the need to integrate our...

One spouse, two-point-four kids, a golden retriever and a white picket fence. That's the goal, right? For some people that sounds perfect. For others, the monogamous 'default' feels restrictive and uncomfortable, and a more flexible approach allows them to flourish. In this honest, open guide...

Welcome to the wild, honest, and hilarious world of Beyond Monogamy—a podcast where longtime lifestyle couple Adam & Pris spill the tea (and sometimes the lube) on all things ethical non-monogamy. From hotwife adventures and swinger fails to polyamorous growing pains and everything in between, no topic is too taboo and no story is off-limits. Whether you're a seasoned swinger, lifestyle-curious, or just here for the juicy stories—you're in the right bed… we mean, place. Expect real talk, lots of laughs, and candid conversations about sex, relationships, parenting, judgment, and finding ...

The Gay Monogamy Coach podcast is hosted by the life coach, CBT practitioner, workshop facilitator and author Alan Cox.He supports gay men in understanding the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of transitioning from casual dating to a committed, monogamous relationship, while fostering clarity, confidence, and alignment with authentic relationship goals.Each episode will investigate an area that surrounds monogamy and is reinforced by practical life coaching techniques.Alan can be contacted via:gaymonogamycoach@gmail.comWebsite:www.lifecoachingempoweringgaymen.com

Welcome to the wild, honest, and hilarious world of Beyond Monogamy—a podcast where longtime lifestyle couple Adam & Pris spill the tea (and sometimes the lube) on all things ethical non-monogamy. From hotwife adventures and swinger fails to polyamorous growing pains and everything in between, no topic is too taboo and no story is off-limits. Whether you're a seasoned swinger, lifestyle-curious, or just here for the juicy stories—you're in the right bed… we mean, place. Expect real talk, lots of laughs, and candid conversations about sex, relationships, parenting, judgment, and finding ...

Beyond Monogamy, hosted by Crystal Welch, delves deep into the hidden realms of consensual non-monogamy and cuckolding. Uncover the secrets, stories, and strategies that make consensual non-monogamy a source of joy and growth for so many couples. Crystal Welch has been living in a cuckold marriage for over a decade, a journey that has deeply informed her advocacy and expertise.

Opening Your Sexual Boundaries Together

In Strange Bedfellows, David P. Barash and Judith Eve Lipton look at how biology actually promotes monogamy in some species and how these lessons apply to human beings. An accessible work of science that is relevant to our intimate daily life, Strange Bedfellows will reassure some people, surprise others, and engage everyone.

What if we didn't put a leash on love? What if the actual love experience could mean more and not less? This is not the society we grew up in. We grew up with people all around, all trying to control our every step, not to mention our bodies! They want to control everything that happens in and out of our bodies. But especially the outer form, the part of us everybody sees but no one truly cares about.