Monthly Archives: July 2007

What They Don’t Tell You About STDs and Non-Monogamy

This week’s column is by guest writer, Jenny Ford.   So you’ve researched the risk profile of all your favorite sexual activities and set your preferred standards for safer sex. Do you think you are now protected from the sexually-transmitted … Continue reading

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Meaningless Sex

Sex is only meaningful when you’re into having a long-term, committed relationship, right? It’s what polyamory is about, right? Committed relationships. We frown on people who “just have sex”. That, my dears, is so much horse elbows. First of all, … Continue reading

Posted in Love, relationships, The Polyamory Community | 22 Comments

Being Used

Relationships can be good and fulfilling things — no doubt about it. They can bring joy, help and mutual comfort to all involved. However, there is a problem. People are people. Sometimes they’re just fine people. Sometimes they’re rescuers. Sometimes … Continue reading

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Love and Time

“Love may be limitless, but time is not.” — Me (And forty’leven other polyamorous people) Where are your priorities? No, no, sit back down and stop panicking. I’m not here to tell you that you need to give up your … Continue reading

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Woo! Hoo! An Interview!

Bryghteyez and Michael are a poly couple I’ve known for some years on the PolyFamilies list, as well as working with them on a couple of PolyFamilies CampCons. They graciously consented to be interviewed about their marriage and relationships. 1. … Continue reading

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