Unlike emperor penguins and prairie voles, humans aren’t biologically programmed to be monogamous. Throughout history, most human societies (like most of the animal kingdom) have practiced some form ...

I have to admit: I started messing with the idea of open relationships because I’m indecisive and greedy. I loved having multiple partners, with all their scents and their histories and their ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Even so, misconceptions about open marriages and polyamory exist. Specifically, that it “never works” ...

The non-monogamous relationship specialist posted a TikTok addressing her general screen time philosophy Zoey Lyttle is a Society & Culture Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She covers influencers and viral, ...

Open relationships allow partners to explore romantic or sexual connections with others while maintaining their primary bond, built on trust and honest communication. This guide explains how they work ...

You might have seen the letters ENM (meaning: ethical non-monogamy) when scrolling through the likes of Hinge and Feeld, but how often does the concept actually come up in conversation IRL? Well, ...

Why are we so fascinated by open relationships? I’ve been writing about them for the last two years, venturing down Reddit rabbit holes, wading through Instagram comment sections, and talking with ...

Monogamy isn't for everyone, as many celebrities who have been in open relationships prove. While alternative relationship and dating styles have become more popular in recent years, open ...

After long monogamous relationships and confusing times, you wanted change. You did what you wanted and courageously opened your relationship. You feel that you are expanding your boundaries, allowing ...

When I first started this column as an undergrad, I was writing about hookup culture between seminar readings. Now, I’m back as a med student and trading in dorm gossip for cadaver lab. But honestly, ...

I also specialize in polyamory/ENM relationship dynamics and working with children and families. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m pleased to offer online therapy services for adults, children ...

Treena Orchard has received funding from CIHR, SSHRC, and Western Ontario but no research monies were used in the creation of this article. Western University provides funding as a member of The ...