Ethical Non-Monogamy

Every Rope & Candy guide on ethical non-monogamy. All topics

Consensual Non-Monogamy: Meaning, Types and How Common It Is

Consensual non-monogamy explained: what the term means, the main types it covers and what research says about how common it is.

Does ethical non-monogamy work? What research suggests, what helps couples thrive, what tends to go wrong and how to tell if it suits you.

How to explain ethical non-monogamy to friends and family: who to tell first, simple words to use and calm answers to the questions you will get.

Kitchen table polyamory vs parallel polyamory: what each style means, the pros and cons, and how to choose the one that fits your network.

The main types of non-monogamy explained in plain words, from monogamish and swinging to polyamory, solo poly and relationship anarchy.

What is ethical non-monogamy? A plain guide to what it means, the main forms it takes and the honesty and consent that make it work.