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 ...

Love comes in all shapes and sizes, and that doesn’t always mean monogamy. For some people, having one committed partner is plenty, but for others, the idea of having more than one partner makes them ...

A woman sought advice from the Reddit community after revealing that her boyfriend became angry when the open relationship he had suggested didn’t go the way he expected. The 37-year-old poster ...

Couples who choose to explore open relationships often seek excitement, novelty, passion, and freedom. However, these relationships come with unique challenges, particularly concerning safety, ...

Here, I revisit an issue addressed many blogs ago regarding the prevalence and nature of nonmonogamous relationships. Information comes from the 2012 National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior (n = ...

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

All relationships are built on trust, and there’s just no getting around that. Whether you’re in a committed monogamous relationship or an open one, being honest about your intentions is what keeps a ...