All four are friends. The tradition of having a single sexual partner is among the only sexual practices liberals and conservatives rarely disagree about. Its blandness belies mysterious origins: Scientists have yet to conclude why prairie voles, much less people, prefer to bond in long-term pairs.
Most weekends in New York, a smattering of events cater to the non-monogamous. There are lecture series, workshops and discussion groups. There are cocktail hours and meet-and-greets.
And there are, of course, parties. Stay hydrated! And always ask for consent! He and his girlfriend were attending for the first time; they had read about the party , called NSFW, on the internet. NSFW caters to the to age bracket, has an all-black dress code and is made up of 60 percent women, according to its founder, Daniel Saynt. That may sound like the precursor to a job interview, but the point is to ensure that the needs of attendees are met.
People should have more options. The subjects, who represent a range of ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and professions, agreed on this: For them, more partners means more exploration and more pleasure.
Consensual or ethical non-monogamy is an umbrella term that encompasses various relationship models, including polyamory, open relationships, sexual encounters with more than two people and swinging.
