Every year since 2010, the Kinsey Institute (named for Dr. Alfred Kinsey, the bisexual sexologist who also lent his name to the Kinsey Scale) has the Singles in America (SIA) Study. The independent ...

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 didn’t hear the term "open relationship" until I was in my early 20s. Coming from a fairly sheltered millennial existence — at my school, Katy Perry’s "I Kissed A Girl" had been considered edgy — I ...

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.

Open marriages sound glamorous in theory — all freedom, no jealousy, and total emotional maturity. But step inside a real one, and you’ll quickly learn the rules aren’t just unconventional, they’re ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

What does love look like in 2025? For many, it's still the familiar image of two people committing to lifelong monogamy, ...

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 ...