Tag: Polyamory

Polyamory and Open Relationships: Designing Intimacy on Your Own Terms

June 22, 2026February 4, 2026 by Mikayela Miller

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Open relationships and polyamory invite people to reimagine intimacy beyond traditional monogamy. Rather than following a single script, these relationship styles emphasize consent, communication, personal agency, and sexual freedom. For many, open relationships are not about “wanting more,” but about wanting authenticity—creating space for desire, connection, and exploration in ways that feel aligned rather than … Read more

Relationship Orientations: Clear Definitions and What Recent U.S. Research Shows

June 22, 2026November 7, 2025 by Mikayela Miller

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Relationships come in many shapes. Beyond sexual orientation (who someone is attracted to sexually), relationship orientation describes how someone prefers to structure romantic, intimate, or life-partnership bonds. This includes whether they want one exclusive partner, multiple partners with consent, little or no romantic attraction, or something else entirely. Relationship orientation terminology is fluid. It is … Read more