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Swinging and polyamory are two types of open relationships, but there are so many more ways to explore being open! Whether you call it Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) or Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), being in an open relationship can present different challenges for all the partners involved. Discover how to go from monogamy to an open relationship, how to talk to your partner about swinging and open relationships, what the swinging lifestyle and open lifestyles are really like, and much more. Whether you're a newbie to open relationships or a veteran ethical non-monogamist, you'll find resources to guide you.
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Is Polyamory or Swinging Just Cheating With Extra Steps?
Cheating is defined by what's hidden; ENM by what's agreed. Here's why the difference isn't semantics, and how to answer the question with grace.

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PREMIUM
Breakfast for Three
A chance encounter at the hotel jacuzzi turns into a golden morning where one night clearly wasn't enough for the three of them.

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Another Notch
A morning-after confession between spouses turns into its own kind of foreplay as they trade last night's steamiest details in bed.


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Secrets Hideaway: Uncovered!
Ready to let your inhibitions go and explore your sexual side?

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Bend Over Backwards for Pleasure: From Crescendo to Climax
Read a couple’s personal sexperience playing with MysteryVibe’s Crescendo sex toy, designed to bring the best of health, pleasure, and technology together.

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PREMIUM
The Ten Minute Rule: One Night in Ibiza
Three strangers, ten minutes each, and one blindfolded wife with the power to choose who stays until sunrise. An erotic night in Ibiza told in real time.


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What Is DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) in Non-Monogamy
DADT gets a bad rap. People hear "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and assume secrecy, avoidance or a relationship built on not-knowing.

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Polyamory vs. Open Relationship vs. Swinging
Non-monogamy terms get used interchangeably, but they're not. Here's how to tell them apart and pick the structure that fits you.

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From Mild to Wild: Caliente’s Spicy Lifestyle
The bare truth about one of the world’s hottest clothing-optional destinations.


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Sexual Health in The Swinging Lifestyle
Balancing passion and protection is key for long-term swinger pleasure!

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PREMIUM
Breath and Heat
A slow-burn night in the hot tub where a falling towel is only the beginning.

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PREMIUM
Spicy Hot Tub Invitation
One couple's first house party in the lifestyle, from a steamy hot tub to a kink-filled playroom and every surprise in between.


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PREMIUM
Drifting in Desire
The Lust Sailors sail into a secluded cabin with a new friend from SDC, and let the hot tub and the night take the helm.

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The Checkmate Manhattan Experience: Beyond The Velvet Ropes
One lucky couple gives their firsthand account of a night at one of New York City’s most exclusive swingers’ clubs that was so amazing, they sought a repeat performance the following night.

Weed to Help Women Orgasm
So, how do you get past the climax block? What if there was a natural substance you could take to help you reach that ultimate high ... on a number of levels?