Leaving Societal Norms Behind
A close friend of mine (we’ll call Laura) had a man share a sex dream with her without her asking for it. He crossed a boundary she had not asked him to do. The guy…Continue Reading
Trigger Warning: Discussion of Rape Foreword This article is about consent. While this article will be written from the perspective of a cisgender heterosexual(ish) white(ish) male, these points apply to all touch, both romantic and…Continue Reading
Hello everyone. This is the first of a monthly column I’m calling “Consent corner.” It’s where I talk about my own long road to Polyamory, and the lessons I’ve learned on understanding consent so that…Continue Reading
I think a lot of people come into polyamory, or non-monogamy in general, wondering “What is the Next Step?” Whether they’ve found new partner(s) or not, they want to know what they’re supposed to do.…Continue Reading
I was dating a singer/songwriter one fall. This was the first relationship that I entered being polyamorous, or at least INTENDING to be. It turned out serial monogamy was more her thing, but that’s irrelevant…Continue Reading
I often find myself exploring the world of polyamory and being confronted by heaps of terminology, most that are too narrow or too broad, some that don’t relate to you and some that clarify everything. …Continue Reading
“One Partner. Will that be all for you today?” The cashier smiles warmly. You nod your head. “And would you like to add our Partner Protection plan with that? Only $10 extra and you get…Continue Reading
There was a post recently in one of our FB groups, Polyamorous Living, that sparked a train of thought in me. It made me think about how hard it is to deconstruct the things we…Continue Reading
I was at the park today with my children and I saw a dad pushing his daughter on the tire swing. At first glance I thought – how wonderful, a beautiful family outing. The mom…Continue Reading
