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From open relationships to polycules: is monogamy over?

“I am speaking over Zoom to Luke Brunning, a philosopher at the University of Leeds whose research focuses on relationships. He is explaining an idea he called the “paradox of prevalence”. “It’s such a common experience to feel attraction to more than one person at a time romantically, it’s something …

NCSF Ombuds Committee is Seeking Volunteers

The Ombuds Committee handles complaints and concerns regarding the conduct of NCSF board, officers, staff, and the operations of NCSF institutions. The NCSF Ombuds Committee was established as an Advisory Committee, as per NCSF bylaws, to review coalition administration and activities, ensuring ethical and effective fulfillment of NCSF’s mission and …

When Negotiating…

Negotiation allows individuals to express their desires, express their limits or boundaries, and work together to find a mutually satisfying and enjoyable sexual experience. It promotes a culture of consent, respect, and communication, which are essential for healthy and positive sexual encounters. Get your own Consent Infographics – https://ncsfreedom.org/2download-consent-signs/

Celebrate the Day of Visibility for Non-Monogamy on July 15th

It’s time to be Open about being Open! A global day of action to advance visibility, awareness and freedom for non-monogamous families and relationships of all varieties. The Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy (OPEN) announces the inaugural Day of Visibility for Non-Monogamy on July 15, 2023 – a shared day of action to promote awareness and acceptance …

Why cuckolding is a more popular kink in the US than Europe, according to a sexual fantasy researcher

“When it comes to cuckolding, it flies in the face of the male-centered and monogamous American cultural norms, Lehmiller said. So, a man sexually sharing his wife with another man through cuckolding often comes with a negative connotation in the US. For some, that forbidden feeling can be a major …

Compersion: What It Means And How It Ties Into Ethical Non-Monogamy

“[Compersion is] that joy that has nothing to do with your joy,” relationship coach specializing in consensual non-monogamy Effy Blue told Mind Body Green. “It’s sympathetic joy or unselfish joy, where you are joyful for the other person for things that have nothing to do with you. You’re just happy …

Can We Please Stop Normalising Choking During Sex? I’m Looking At You, The Idol

“But the most alarming thing about these glamorised choking sex scenes is the lack of consent, communication, boundaries, safe words, or aftercare (read: the fundamentals of BDSM). As any BDSM practitioner will tell you, safe, sane, and consensual play are the building blocks of any scene. Yet when intense BDSM …

NCSF Needs You!

Please join NCSF today. With the support of our members, NCSF can continue our ground-breaking advocacy work with legal and mental health professionals. Join as an organization, business or individual. NCSF is an all-volunteer, grassroots organization that relies on your help. NCSF: Our advocacy for Explicit Prior Permission (EPP) includes: …