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San Francisco fetish-friendly cafe Wicked Grounds to close, but events will go on

“The people who ordered milkshakes in dog bowls in their full leather,” they said. “The people who made munches and parties and events. If there’s one thing I hope for, it’s that we’re going to be in multiple places. Let’s keep building who we are and get out there. I …

6 money management tips for people in polyamorous relationships, from experts who know

“Every financial entity decides the division of labor and finances they can contribute,” says Jackson-Kendall. “Like, ‘I can cover this comfortably. I can throw this in.’ And then that way, we can all opt in to help with expenses that feel comfortable for us instead of feeling obligated to split …

5 Dos and Don’ts of Telling Someone You Like You’re Polyamorous

“Polyamory is quickly growing and gaining more ground as an alternative to monogamy, and for many people, that is a great thing. But always keep in mind that there are people who are opposed to that kind of lifestyle or who may just be misinformed. Spread the information! Knowledge is …

“I’ve Always Had Another Side To Me”: Allow Janelle Monáe To Reintroduce Herself

“Perhaps one reason for that is Monáe’s recent personal journey. She came out as pansexual in 2018, then nonbinary last year (with she/her or they/them pronouns) and mentions she has been in polyamorous relationships. “I never was the girlfriend that would be jealous,” she says, smiling. “Looking back, I’m like …

What’s The Difference Between Polyamory & An Open Relationship?

It may seem all a bit nit-picky and confusing, but the differences between these two terms is important to understand. Words not only have power in creating and finding community, but they also help keep communication healthy and honest in your relationships. “It’s important to define your relationship with other …

What Is Compersion? It’s the Very Opposite of Jealousy in Ethical Non-Monogamy

“Whatever sexual experience they’re having is gratifying to you,” says AASECT-certified sex therapist Janet Brito, PhD, founder of the Hawaii Center for Sexual and Relationship Health. “Not everyone can feel this way when sharing a partner emotionally and sexually with someone else,” Brito says, so if it’s not something that you’ve …

Criminal Charges and Consensual Kink

“The Explicit Prior Permission model is an extraordinary and progressive accomplishment by the NCSF and ALI, offering greater legal protection to sexual diversity and, hopefully, increasing the legal system’s understanding of kink and decreasing stigma. Individuals involved in kink and BDSM should absolutely educate themselves on EPP and identify any …

Can Polyamory Teach You How to Have a Better Monogamous Relationship?

“Here’s where I see my non-monogamous clients excel: They have to talk about sex. Spending a sexy Saturday night at the local dungeon means taking the time beforehand to discuss limits, fantasies, desires, and even whether or not anyone’s genitals will be involved. Choosing to have sex with multiple people, …

If You Don’t Like Your Partner’s Kink, is the Relationship Doomed?

“Recognizing your differences can sometimes bring you closer. ‘Having different kinks can encourage couples to communicate more openly and honestly about their desires and boundaries,” Rhiannon John, a certified sexologist at BedBible, tells Elite Daily. “Additionally, it can allow couples to explore new sexual experiences … which can be exciting …