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Polyamory
Open relationships take many forms, and polyamory is one of them. Polyamorous relationships can be complex for all the partners and metamours involved. Get tips on managing poly relationships with multiple partners, how to handle jealousy, communication tips, and more.
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Top 10 Things Nobody Told You About Herpes
No one wants HSV. But having it doesn’t mean you’ll automatically spread it. The risks can be heavily reduced with planning and prevention.
Swinging vs. Polyamory vs. Other Open Relationships
How is swinging different from polyamory and other open relationships?
Tantra & the Lifestyle: Turning Pleasure into a Path of Awakening
What is Tantra? In the modern lifestyle world, Tantra helps people move beyond performance into presence — transforming sex into energy, pleasure into healing, and connection into art!
Why Do Couples Start Swinging?
Explore the motivations, benefits, and realities of the swinging lifestyle
Great Play Starts with Great Agreements
Some people hear the words 'agreements' or 'boundaries' and think of rules, restrictions, or a list of “don’ts.” I see them differently.
Mile High and Hot: Exploring the Lifestyle Scene in Denver
For couples looking for a seductive adventure among the mountains, Denver might just become your new favorite destination.
Why Denver’s Lifestyle Scene Is Perfect for Newbie Swingers
The Mile High City might seem an unlikely contender for a swinging community hotspot, but that’s exactly why it’s perfect for those taking their first steps into this exciting, sexy world.
How to Upload Pics
Here's how to add more pics to your profile while using the browser version of sdc.com while on your phone. (Spoiler alert: it's easy!)
You Don’t Need to “Learn Ethical Non-Monogamy”
You Don’t Need to “Learn Ethical Non-Monogamy ” — You Need to Learn Yourself.
Compersion Isn’t the Opposite of Jealousy
Compersion Isn’t the Opposite of Jealousy — Here’s What It Really Means in Ethical Non-Monogamy.
Black Women, Sexual Freedom, and the Judgment We Carry
Black women were never given sexual freedom in this country.
Confirmation Bias is Blocking Your ENM Growth
Think you already know how your relationship will turn out? That might be confirmation bias talking. Here’s how to break free.
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns
Are your thoughts sabotaging your ethical non-monogamous (ENM) relationships? The Feedback Loop in ENM Explained.
Lying vs Withholding in Ethical Non-Monogamy
Lying vs Withholding in ENM: Not lying isn’t the same as being fully honest.
Privacy vs Secrecy in Ethical Non-Monogamy
In ethical non-monogamy, privacy honors boundaries — but secrecy destroys trust.
Stop Trying Not to Want What You Want
Let’s talk about something that too many people navigating ethical non-monogamy (ENM) silently wrestle with: You’re trying not to want what you actually want.
What Regular Therapists Don’t Get About Ethical Non-Monogamy
Many relationship therapists are trained in monogamy-based frameworks — which means when non-monogamous clients seek support, they often get advice that does more harm than good.
Ethical Non-Monogamy vs. Consensual Non-Monogamy
If you've been exploring open relationships, polyamory, or alternative relationship structures, you've likely come across the terms Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) and Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM).
Valentine’s Day Spotlight 2025
Make your Valentine’s Day red-hot with these sexy couples' gift ideas.
Help, Jason Keeps Growing! & How We Wrangle Unicorns
Jason and Stephanie talk about their experiences with unicorns, including how they engage safely with them in practice.
Are We "Swingers" or are We in "The Lifestyle?"
These terms are often used interchangeably. Do they mean the same thing? Is one better than the other?
Love, Drama, and Boundaries on Couple to Throuple
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when The Bachelor meets ethical non-monogamy (ENM), here it is.
Easy Does It: Open Marriage Gets Real on the Small Screen
Lauren and Ben are back with a fresh take on their podcast! Say goodbye to Mormon wife drama and hello to a spicier exploration of non-monogamy in mainstream media.