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 desperately want to have sex with men who aren’t my boyfriend,” is a text I sent my best friend four years ago. “I think I really need to be in an open relationship.” And yet, within two months of ...

A team from the University of Rochester, specializing in couples research, has explored the nuances of various non-monogamous relationships. Their findings suggest that while there's no "one-size-fits ...

For some couples, the most terrifying conversation isn’t “Where is this going?” but “What if we didn’t do this the way everyone else does?” For people who suggest opening a relationship, the ...

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, ...

For whatever reason, the subject of open relationships still prompts a heated reaction from many. Some guys hate the concept while others would view monogamy as heteronormative and restrictive.

Relationships are affected by many factors, including life stressors, self-image, past harms, and beliefs about how relationships “should” be. When they’re not going well, we can feel hurt, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For some couples, the most terrifying conversation isn’t “Where is this going?” but “What if we didn’t do this the way everyone ...