Consensual non-monogamy is not only more mainstream than you think but has scientifically proven relationship benefits. My guest today is Dr. Amy Moors, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Chapman University and a Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University. She is an internationally recognized expert on polyamory, swinging, and other forms of consensually non-monogamous relationships.
We discuss:
HOW COMMON consensual non-monogamy is in the general population- The definition of consensual NON-MONOGAMY, POLYAMORY AND SWINGING
- The AGE RANGE of people that are openly non-monogamous
- FIVE MISCONCEPTIONS regarding consensual non-monogamy
- Typical MOTIVATIONS behind consensual non-monogamy
- The difference between CHEATING and consensual non-monogamy
PARENTING and open non-monogamy- United States data compared to European data
- The NEGATIVE aspects of consensual non-monogamy
- How to DISCUSS consensual non-monogamy with a partner or spouse
Amy Moors PhD
Social Media: @ACMoors
Website:
www.amycmoors.com
For more information on this topic:
Episode 20: Is non-monogamy having a moment? With Dr. Wednesday Martin
Episode 34 Making the Most of Mid-Life and Beyond with Iris Krasnow
Episode 37 Having a Positive Sexual Experience Without Testing Positive
Episode 47 Orgasm Equality with Dr. Laurie Mintz
Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.
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