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Ethical intimacy with multiple partners
Polyamory (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) 'many' and Latin amor 'love') is the practice or support of, maintaining committed, romantic, and/or sexual
Polyamory
Terminology within polyamory looks at the evolution and meaning of the word "polyamory" itself, as well as alternative definitions and concepts which
Terminology_within_polyamory
Polyamory in the United States is the practice of, or the desire for, romantic relationships with more than one partner at the same time, with the informed
Polyamory in the United States
Polyamory_in_the_United_States
American reality television series
Polyamory: Married & Dating is an American reality television series on the American pay television network Showtime. The series follows polyamorous families
Polyamory:_Married_&_Dating
Seeking of a third partner by a couple
hunters may also look for lesbians in addition to bisexual women. Unicorn polyamory is different from a triad or throuple relationship in that in a throuple
Unicorn_hunting
Intimate relationship that is not strictly monogamous
like polygamy to consensual agreements such as open relationships and polyamory, as well as non-consensual forms like infidelity. In the Western world
Non-monogamy
Greek letter
learning. Polyamory (in the earliest polyamory pride flag design, created by Jim Evans in 1995, pi stands for the first letter of polyamory). An early
Pi_(letter)
Husband of an adulterous wife
Monogamish Netorare Non-paternity event Open marriage Paternity fraud Polyamory Polyandry, marriage to multiple husbands Pregnancy fetishism Swinging
Cuckold
Feminine version of a cuckold
Concubinage Erotic humiliation Male dominance (BDSM) Netorare Open marriage Polyamory Polygyny Swinging Coleman, Julie (1 January 1999). Love, Sex, and Marriage:
Cuckquean
Variety of communities and subcultures
exist. In the United States it is estimated that polyamory is practiced by 4-5% of the population. Polyamory exists mainly as isolated instances in which
Sexuality and gender identity–based cultures
Sexuality_and_gender_identity–based_cultures
Hades protagonist
Greek culture. He was designed to be bisexual and polyamorous, though his polyamory was a relatively late addition. Kasavin explained that these factors were
Zagreus_(Hades)
Sexual activity that involves three people at the same time
times been used to refer to a long-term domestic relationship, such as polyamory or a ménage à trois. A threesome is a form of group sex that typically
Threesome
Person who engages in sexual activity with another one
have only one or more than one sexual partner at any one time, either as polyamory, polygamy or in contravention of convention. As such, the term sexual
Sexual_partner
Regular male companion in a platonic, romantic or sexual relationship
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Boyfriend
Non-monogamous sexual practice
Libertine Meet market (NTR) Netorare / Netorase / Netori Open marriage Polyamory Polyfidelity Promiscuity Unicorn hunting Bergstrand, Curtis; Blevins Williams
Swinging_(sexual_practice)
Stopping all communication with a person
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Ghosting_(behavior)
2021 Spanish-French comedy film
Polyamory for Dummies (Spanish: Poliamor para principiantes) is a 2021 Spanish-French romantic comedy film directed by Fernando Colomo which stars Karra
Polyamory_for_Dummies
Social assumption of monogamous normativity
has been widely tied to various forms of discrimination or bias against polyamory. The term is also used to instead describe monosexual normativity, akin
Mononormativity
Form of non-monogamy
marriage. There are variant forms of open marriage such as swinging and polyamory, each with the partners having varying levels of input into their spouse's
Open_marriage
Female offspring
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Daughter
Belief that relationships should be unbound by rules except those with a mutual agreement
and is commonly, but not always, non-monogamous. This is distinct from polyamory, solo poly, swinging, and other forms of “dating”, which may include structures
Relationship_anarchy
1997 book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
Press. A second edition, titled The Ethical Slut. A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships and Other Adventures, was published in 2009. Promotional
The_Ethical_Slut
Romantic relationship with three partners
trois is a type of polyamorous relationships with three individuals, polyamory takes many different forms. The topic sometimes overlaps seemingly opposing
Ménage_à_trois
Monthlong observance celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture
observation at different times, partially due to local weather conditions. Polyamory Pride Day is celebrated every year on a day in Pride Month. June became
Pride_Month
Application of the theory of attachment to adults
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Attachment_in_adults
Secret or unapproved attachment outside a relationship
within an open marriage or open relationship, such as swinging, dating, or polyamory, in which some forms of sex with one's non-primary partner(s) are permitted
Affair
American writer and Neopagan priestess (1948–2014)
Neopaganism, as well as a priestess of the Church of All Worlds. An advocate of polyamory, she is credited with coining the word. With her husband Oberon Zell-Ravenheart
Morning_Glory_Zell-Ravenheart
Non-romantic intimate partnerships
that QPR is associated with polyamory. A 2021 qualitative analysis of the language used by people involved in polyamory gave the word "queerplatonic"
Queerplatonic_relationship
Cheating, adultery, or having an affair
indicating they were happy with swinging. Another form of extradyadic sex is polyamory, a "non-possessive, honest, responsible and ethical philosophy and practice
Infidelity
Group of people connected by overlapping romantic relationships
In polyamory, a polycule is a group of individuals involved in romantic relationships that connect all the members in the group. It is not necessary for
Polycule
Sexual orientation
sometimes confused with polyamory, which is the practice of dating multiple people; polysexuality is a sexual orientation, while polyamory is a relationship
Polysexuality
American psychologist (1951–2015)
was an American clinical psychologist and one of the founders of the polyamory movement, which started in the 1980s. She died unexpectedly in England
Deborah_Anapol
American musician, comedian, and writer
Oluo married writer Lindy West on July 11, 2015. They and West practice polyamory and have a third romantic partner, Roya Amirsoleymani. Davila, Florangela
Ahamefule_J._Oluo
Manner in which humans engage sexually
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Human_sexual_activity
Sexual activity involving stimulation of the genitalia by use of the mouth
One-night stand Promiscuity Female Romance Romantic orientation Aromanticism Polyamory Sex life Sexual abstinence Sexual orientation Sexual partner Sexual repression
Oral_sex
American reality television show
reality television show. It involves romantic couples experimenting with polyamory. It is hosted by Scott Evans and streams on Peacock. The show follows
Couple_to_Throuple
Male offspring
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Son
Form of dyadic relationship
monogamy, contrasts with various forms of non-monogamy (e.g., polygamy or polyamory). The term monogamy, derived from Greek for "one marriage", has multiple
Monogamy
Form of non-monogamy
polyfidelity have long existed, but in uncodified fashion. The broader term "polyamory" first appeared in an article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet
Polyfidelity
Termination of a marital union
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Divorce
Person's partner in an intimate relationship
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Significant_other
Independent advocacy organization
Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness (UUPA) is an independent organization of Unitarian Universalists seeking to promote greater understanding
Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness
Unitarian_Universalists_for_Polyamory_Awareness
Period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Courtship
Overview of and topical guide to relationships
Monogamy – having a single long-term partner or marriage to one person. Polyamory – having multiple long-term lovers and/or partners. Polygamy – marriage
Outline_of_relationships
Form of group sex involving four people
having a foursome Depiction of a reverse gang bang by Thomas Rowlandson Polyamory Swinging Threesome Bellemeade, Kaye (2003). Swinging for Beginners. New
Foursome_(group_sex)
Irish actress (born 1997)
With Friends star Alison Oliver on joining the 'Sally Rooney-verse', polyamory, and the heartache of online romance". Glamour. Retrieved 2 June 2025
Alison_Oliver
Regular female companion in a platonic, romantic or sexual relationship
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Girlfriend
Three or more adults in a partnership
unions. Colloquial usage of group marriage has also been associated with polyamory and polyamorous families. Depending on the sexual orientations of the
Group_marriage
Practice of a person marrying a spouse of higher social status
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Hypergamy
Topics referred to by the same term
the Pink, English new wave and synth-pop band Kitchen table polyamory, a style of polyamory Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, a British government-funded
KTP
American author, columnist and adult film director
Open Relationships, which is often recommended as a starter guide to polyamory and non-monogamy. Taormino is the only child of Judith Bennett Pynchon
Tristan_Taormino
Love focused on feelings
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Romance
Parent of one's parents
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Grandparent
Termination of an intimate relationship
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Breakup
Inability to move from a platonic relationship into a romantic one
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Friend_zone
Aspect of personal relationships
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Controlling behavior in relationships
Controlling_behavior_in_relationships
Living arrangement for couples
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Living_apart_together
2010 book by Brad Warner
Sex, Sin, and Zen: A Buddhist Exploration of Sex from Celibacy to Polyamory and Everything in Between is a book written by Zen priest and punk rock bassist
Sex,_Sin,_and_Zen
CS (Polyamory) The Diehls Noise at the Diehls CD-R (WWVV #2) Ego Plummet No Shoes CD-R (virgin eye blood brothers + son of earth + wwvv) (Polyamory) Heidi
Wooden_Wand
Type of interpersonal relationship
traditional marriage along with another committed individual, usually a woman Polyamory: encompasses a wide range of relationships; polyamorous relationships
Committed_relationship
Documentary film from 2017
personal lens contributed to this trend of humanizing polyamory and open relationships. Polyamory Open relationship Being in the World (Ruspoli's previous
Monogamish_(film)
American author and family therapist
monogamous relationship again. Her books have been cited as fundamental to the polyamory movement. Dossie Easton has been a dedicated provider of authentic, compassionate
Dossie_Easton
list of notable and historic figures who have been or are polyamorous. Polyamory is the practice of, or desire for, romantic relationships with more than
List_of_polyamorists
British-Indian musician and producer (born 1966)
Jane Records in November 2014. Mishra released the albums Deemab and Polyamory in 2019. As of March 2020, he accumulates over 500,000 Spotify streams
White_Town
Sexual attraction to people regardless of sex or gender identity
but not necessarily encompassing all sexualities. This is distinct from polyamory, which means more than one intimate relationship at the same time with
Pansexuality
Prostitute with an upper-class clientele
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Courtesan
American writer
Michelle (March 30, 2026). "She Was a Famous Millennial Feminist. Her Polyamory Memoir Is Heartbreaking". The New York Times. West, Lindy. "Butt News"
Lindy_West
Physical or emotional intimacy
non-sexual intimate relationships and desires. Non-monogamy, including polyamory, open relationships, and swinging, is the practice of engaging in intimate
Intimate_relationship
Person who works in the sex industry
One-night stand Promiscuity Female Romance Romantic orientation Aromanticism Polyamory Sex life Sexual abstinence Sexual orientation Sexual partner Sexual repression
Sex_worker
American heir and political activist
Tai Lee, told the reporter that Chambers and his wife were committed to polyamory. Lee said that Chambers "wanted to do this whole swinger place. He wanted
Fergie_Chambers
Male spouse; man who is married
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Husband
Socializing with the same sex
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Homosociality
Sexual behavior involving more than two participants
May 2022 – via PressReader. Robert Foyle Hunwick (13 February 2018). "Polyamory in the PRC: A brief history of sex and swinging in modern China". SupChina
Group_sex
American film producer, film director, writer
such as Cary Elwes, Dave Coulier and Tang Wei. Greenan openly advocates polyamory and lives a polyamorous life with partners Scott and Larry. The group
Terisa_Greenan
Mating system in which the female partner may have multiple partners
Cuckquean Eusociality Group marriage Monogamy Non-monogamy Open marriage Polyamory Polygamy Polygynandry Polygyny Unicorn hunting Threesome sororate marriage
Polyandry
Hades character
discussed that polyamory would make sense for gods, as they did not face the same challenges as mortals, though he noted that polyamory fit the Ancient
Megaera_(Hades)
Part of dating process of two individuals
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
First_date
Love madness or intense infatuation
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Limerence
Relationship created or desired by fans
polyamorous relationship or characters may be in such a relationship. Polyamory is not always caused by love triangles, but those that don't tend to be
Shipping_(fandom)
Protestant Christian denomination
differing opinions on polyamory in the UCC Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, one in opposition and one in favor of affirming polyamory. At the 2003 General
United_Church_of_Christ
Strong, positive emotional/mental states
first sight – Falling in long-lasting love with someone on first sight Polyamory – Ethical intimacy with multiple partners Relationship science – Field
Love
American pornographic film actress (born 1959)
Glass, Jeremy (May 20, 2016). "Married Porn Star Nina Hartley on Making Polyamory Work". Thrillist. Retrieved September 6, 2024. Lewis, Amanda (November
Nina_Hartley
Spanish actress (born 1996)
vivimos (The Summer We Lived) Adela 2021 Poliamor para principiantes (Polyamory for Dummies) Amanda Ego Paloma / Goliadkin 2022 Las niñas de cristal (Dancing
María_Pedraza
Non-sexual love
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Platonic_love
Form in which people experience and express themselves sexually
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Human_sexuality
Interpersonal relationship to form of a non-monogamous relationship
term "open relationship" is sometimes used interchangeably with the term polyamory, but the two concepts are not identical. Open relationships include any
Open_relationship
Internet community
to Amsterdam to Australia. Some lived in group houses. Some practiced polyamory. "History of LessWrong". LessWrong. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 2025-06-21
Rationalist_community
Societal assumption about relationships
2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023. Keese, Christian (2016). "Marriage, Law and Polyamory. Rebutting Mononormativity with Sexual Orientation Discourse?". Oñati
Amatonormativity
Sexual activity by a married person with someone other than their spouse
sexual norm, it may be referred to as consensual non-monogamy (see also polyamory). Where extramarital sex does breach a sexual norm, it may be referred
Extramarital_sex
Romantic relationship involving three people
all parties is sometimes called a triad, which is a type of polyamory even though polyamory usually implies sexual relations. Within the context of monogamy
Love_triangle
2024 play by David Williamson
by Shannon Rush Date premiered 20 September 2024 Place premiered Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Original language English Subject polyamory Genre comedy
The_Puzzle_(play)
Emotion
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Jealousy
Mating system in which the male partner may have multiple partners
1970, pp. 37–40. Porter, Jonathan (2015). "L'amour for four: polygyny, polyamory, and the state's compelling economic interest in normative monogamy" (PDF)
Polygyny
American author and engineer (1907–1988)
original on November 1, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2017. "Polyamory in the News: "Polyamory" enters the Oxford English Dictionary, and tracking the word's
Robert_A._Heinlein
1990 American TV series or program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Arranged by Lady Simzie "Polyamory" Deborah Annapol workshop on polyamory and relationships. "Naked Art" a Nude art exhibition
Real_Sex
Ceremony where people are united in marriage
Intimate and sexual Casual Committed Monogamy Non-monogamy Mutual monogamy Polyamory Polyfidelity Affair Cicisbeo Concubinage Courtesan Mistress Activities
Wedding
Non-fiction book by Franklin Veaux, Eve Rickert and Andrea Zanin
relationships. The first edition, More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory, written by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert, was published in 2014 by Thorntree
More_Than_Two
Sexual entertainment venue
One-night stand Promiscuity Female Romance Romantic orientation Aromanticism Polyamory Sex life Sexual abstinence Sexual orientation Sexual partner Sexual repression
Strip_club
Hades character
discussed that polyamory would make sense for gods, as they did not face the same challenges as mortals, though he noted that polyamory fit the Ancient
Thanatos_(Hades)
Non-creedal liberal religious movement
Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness engages Unitarian Universalist ministers and other leaders to educate them on polyamory. At the 2015 UUA General
Unitarian_Universalism
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Australian, Biblical, British, Christian, English, Hebrew
A Stranger Here; Exile
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Hindu
Small, Often a pet name
Boy/Male
Bengali, Hindu, Indian
Nature; Handsome
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Devotee of Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Bengali, Celebrity, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Love; Cute; Head of God; Protector of Cows; Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Indian
Lighting
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Shyness Woman
Boy/Male
Muslim
God-fearing person
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kashmiri, Tamil
Good Writing
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