Swinging is an increasingly popular lifestyle that involves consensual non-monogamy between couples or groups of people.
It also requires individuals to take on significant emotional labor in...
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: Emotional labor shapes boundaries and impacts overall experience in swinger communities
Interpersonal dynamics are the way people interact with each other, especially in social situations such as sexual ones. When it comes to sex, there are many different ways that these dynamics can...
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: Discovering the secrets of intimate dynamics through group sex: exploring the power shifts and enhanced communication
In modern society, many people believe that their partner is entitled to a monogamous relationship characterized by exclusivity, fidelity, and commitment. This means that they are expected to remain...
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: Navigating tensions between loyalty and erotic exploration in modern relationships
The contrast between public behavior and private sexual dynamics is an age-old conundrum that has confounded people since time immemorial. On one hand, there are social norms that dictate how we must...
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: Sexuality & intimacy: the conflict between public behavior & private desires revealed
In today's society, many people are exploring non-traditional relationship structures that challenge the monogamous norm of Western culture. One such arrangement is polyamory, which involves multiple...
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: How to communicate effectively in nonmonogamous relationships: a guide to polyamory and swinging
We will explore the long-term relational outcomes for couples who practice different forms of consensual nonmonogamy. Specifically, we will compare the effects of polyamory, swinging, and open...
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: How consensual nonmonogamy affects relationship satisfaction, communication, jealousy, trust, and emotional intimacy.
As one of the most fundamental aspects of human nature is to seek novelty and excitement, it can be difficult for many people to remain satisfied within the confines of a committed monogamous...
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: How to balance your need for novelty with a committed monogamous relationship and still keep it healthy
There has been an increase in the popularity of polyamorous relationships, open marriages, swinging clubs, threesomes, and casual dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr. These activities are often...
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: Exploring the psychology behind polyamory & swinging: the thrill of novelty vs. emotional loneliness
Sexual connections can lead to social fragmentation, cliques, and exclusion through various mechanisms. One way is that these connections can create exclusive groups where individuals who are not...
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: Sexual connections and social exclusion: how sex can lead to fragmentation and competition in groups
Sexual attraction is the desire for physical and/or emotional intimacy with another person. It can manifest itself in various ways, such as desire to kiss, touch, make love, etc. Sexual attraction is...
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: Ways to use your brain to enhance intimacy with multiple partners