Consent Is a Conversation, Not a Contract
Consent requires honesty with ourselves as much as with others. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t saying “no”, it’s recognising when we don’t actually want to say “yes.”
Category: Being Intimate
Being intimate means different things to different people because no relationship is one-size-fits-all. This is true in monogamy as well as other relationship models, but when relationship anarchy is at play, things can get intense quickly. Communication is key! In this section, you can learn more about the empowering ways people are expanding their connections and finding new ways to love.
Jealousy: Monogamy’s Messiest Habit
For a very long time, monogamy, the idea that you have one romantic or sexual partner at a time, has been the main model for relationships in Western culture. In this structure, a person is expected to find one partner, stay faithful, and share all emotional and sexual intimacy with them alone. While this system works for many people, it also comes with strong social rules. Let’s unpack them!
Breakups in Polyamory Can Still Break Your Heart
Breakups in polyamory can be uniquely complicated—especially when there are shared communities, overlapping relationships, or pressure to “be okay” because you have other partners. This post offers a kind, grounded look at how to survive (and grow from) a breakup in polyamory, with practical tips, emotional support, and a reminder that your grief is valid.
Metamours | Communication, Challenges, and Connection
Metamours are your partner’s other partners. This mini guide explains how to communicate and celebrate this unique connection.
How to Ask About Non-Monogamy Without Being Rude
Non-monogamy is no great mystery, but asking someone about their personal life can be dicey, no matter which kind of relationship it is. This guide will help you navigate!
Sexual Communication: Learn to Ask for What You Want
Talking about sex shouldn’t be taboo; it’s a game-changer for intimacy. Speak up, explore desires, and watch your relationships ignite with passion.
What is NRE?
NRE is that bubbly, excited feeling you get when you first start really connecting with someone. Often mistaken for a symptom of falling in love, this mega dose of delicious attraction and euphoria can be exciting, but also potentially wreak havoc on pre-existing relationships of all kinds.
How To: Foot Massages
Experience the profound intimacy of foot massages as we delve into the power of touch, vulnerability, and emotional connection. Discover the art of soulful bonding through soothing foot massage techniques.
What is a Polycule? | Get to Know the Basics of Polyamory
Whether you’re navigating non-monogamy or you know someone who is, keeping up with all the terminology can feel like a full-time job. So let’s talk about polycules! Not sure what that means? Keep reading!
