Glossary of Curiosity: Sex-Positive and Non-Monogamous Terms

Your go-to glossary guide! Here is a list of terms and definitions for the wide range of ethically non-monogamous relationship designs. Including polyamorous, open relationships, relationship anarchy, and more!

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RelationshipsCurious FoxJanuary 10, 2022attachment, aromantic, BDSM, Cheating, infidelity, chosen kinship, cis-gender, compersion, privilege, demisexual, DADT, erotic blueprint, ethical non-monogamy, non-monogamy, fluid bonding, gender, heteroflexible, heteronormative, hierarchy, non-hierarchy, hinge, pivot, homoflexible, chosen family, intentional family, intersectional, dating, jealousy, jealous, kink, poly, polyamorous, polycule, metamour, mono, monogamy, monogamish, monogamous, nesting partner, anchor partner, NRE, new relationship energy, limerance, open, open relationship, open relationships, open marriage, polygamy, polyfidelity, polyflexible, primary, pronouns, quad, relational orientation, relationship anarchy, relationships, relationship, risk tolerance, secondary, sex work, sex, sex toys, solo, swinging, transgender, triad, thruple, unicorn, vee, vito, glossary

Compersion is a Choice

We are grateful to our five panelists who discussed the good, bad, and the ugly sides of compersion. Compersion is a feeling of joy from others’ pleasure, specifically celebrating your partner(s)’ other relationships in a polyamorous structure.

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Love, Jealousy&CompersionCurious FoxApril 12, 2020compersion

Where Curiosity Meets Experience