How can I have safe sex with multiple partners?

Guidelines for safer sex Think twice before beginning sexual relations with a new partner. First, discuss past partners, history of STIs, and drug use. Use condoms every time you have sex. Choose a male condom made of latex or polyurethane–not natural materials.

What does commitment look like in a polyamorous relationship?

In a poly relationship, as with a monogamous relationship, commitment means you will be there for that person. You’ll support them. You’ll take care of them. You’ll love them.

Can you be polyamorous and not have sex?

Yes, just as there can be a monogamous relationship without sex. Polyamorous relationships are just relationships. Only they happen to occur during the same span of time as other relationships (with everyone’s knowledge and consent).

What does a polyamorous relationship look like?

While every polyamorous relationship is unique, people in healthy polyamorous relationships share many of the same values, including: Just like monogamous couples, polyamorous people need to be able to trust one another. Some ways they might build trust include communicating about new partners, practicing safe sex, and keeping promises.

What are levels of sexual exclusivity in polyamory?

Levels of sexual exclusivity, however, are a popular topic of conversation among polyamorous people, and frequently the subject of intense negotiation. Those in polyamorous relationships generally attempt to maintain sexually, and (ideally) emotionally, intimate relationships with no promise of sexual exclusivity.

Can you have polyamory without consent?

Of course, you can’t have consensual non-monogamy without consent. For most people, polyamory isn’t simply a “free for all” to do whatever you want. Taking on new partners, engaging in new sex acts, and entering new commitments all requires consent for everyone involved.

What is the difference between cheating and polyamory?

The difference between cheating and polyamory is that people who are polyamorous have shared agreements about sex and relationships with other people. People aren’t polyamorous because they’re unhappy about committing to a relationship.