What Happens After Opening Up? Surprisingly little work has explored what actually happens over time when a couple decides to ...

“I desperately want to have sex with men who aren’t my boyfriend,” is a text I sent my best friend four years ago. “I think I really need to be in an open relationship.” And yet, within two months of ...

Like most relationships, open relationships are not without their challenges — and rewards.

Couples who choose to explore open relationships often seek excitement, novelty, passion, and freedom. However, these relationships come with unique challenges, particularly concerning safety, ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Even so, misconceptions about open marriages and polyamory exist. Specifically, that it “never works” ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It’s no secret that open relationships can fail for many of ...

"Hi Jake, I hooked up with this guy recently, and only found out in a “doorknob” comment on my way out of his apartment that ...