While the BDSM lifestyle and the Polyamorous lifestyle are not inherently one in the same, they do cross paths often, and sometimes become deeply entangled, depending on the dynamic.
This page serves as a Polyamory 101 resource hub. Most information here will be non-kink related, as polyamory is its own unique relationship structure.
If you're just starting out in polyamory or curious about it, this is the place for you!
Ethical Non Monogamy - the umbrella term over relationships outside of monogamy.
Types of Ethical Non Monogamy:
Polygamy and legal constraints
Types of Polyamory Structures:
- Triads/Throuples
- Parallel Poly
- Quads
- Polycules, Webs, & Networks
- Kitchen Table & Garden Party
- Hierarchal Poly
- Non-Hierarchal Poly
- Solo Poly vs Mono Poly
- Open Loops
- Hybrid Structures
Types of Polyamory Partners:
- Hinge, Primary, & Comet
- Paramour, Metamour, Telemour
- Nesting vs Co-Nesting
- Relationship Anarchy & Intimate Networks
Polyamory Feelings:
- Compersion, Wibbles, & Primal Panic
- Polysaturated vs Polyfidelity
- New Relationship Energy
Polyamory Frameworks, Rules, & Tools
- Relationship Escalator & Fluid Bonding
- Polyamory Bill of Rights
- The Relationship Bill of Rights
- RADAR
Polyamory Controversy & Unethical Practices
- Unicorn Hunting & Dragon Hunting
- Don't Ask Don't Tell
- One Penis Policy
- Cowboying, Polybombing, & Couple Privilege
- Collectors vs Harems