CNM

What is Consensual Non-monogamy?

Relationships can be thought of as agreements that partners decide upon.

Some people may agree to be romantically and sexually exclusive to one partner (commonly referred to as monogamy), while some people may agree on varying levels of romantic or sexual openness with more than one partner.

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is an umbrella term for relationships in which all partners give explicit consent to engage in romantic, intimate,

and/or sexual relationships with multiple people. These are consensual relationships, not to be confused with infidelity. CNM can take a variety of forms. A relationship agreement might involve partners engaging in sexual, but not romantic relationships. Another type of agreement might include several

people (three or more) in a relationship who remain romantically and sexually

exclusive. Common forms of CNM (or ethical non-monogamy) include polyamory, open relationships, lovers, Bisexual encounters, FWB (Friends With Benefits) and swinging relationships.

What are the stigmatizing experiences of people

engaged in consensual non-monogamy?

Society views toward CNM tend to be negative and stigmatizing.

My take on CNM is that it should be practiced without restrictions or conditions (here I may add that any conditions and/or restrictions be it either or by both parties often is their way to cover or address their own insecurities) this allows partners the freedom to be intimate with other people, as often as they would like, how, when and where, they would want to, as long as they have embraced honesty (no secrets), respect, love, trust and

sincere open and ongoing communication with their partners is maintained and concerns of safety and health

are always paramount.

In conclusion I propose; that we ALL agree to enjoy and embrace Unrestricted Consensual Non Monogamy as OUR chosen Lifestyle going forward?