Category: Open Relationships

Researchers looking for poly Americans and Australians

The blog Polyamory Practically has posted a call for participants in a research project on polyamorous lives. The study is being conducted by researchers in the Department of Sociology at Macquarie University in Australia. They are looking for poly folks ages 18-65 of any sexual orientation or gender identity, both in the U.S. and Australia. It appears their aim is to discern differences between non-monogamous experiences in the two countries.

The call reads:

We are looking for participants for a study on polyamorous lives, what makes them possible and how they are lived. The research is part of our work at the Department of Sociology, Macquarie University. In this study we aim to find out what relationship agreements and structures poly people have in their lives and what life stories each individual brings to non-monogamy.

A 1-2 hour interview will be conducted, which will involve a short survey. There is no deadline listed.

If you are interested and live in the U.S., please contact Beth Hill at beth.emily.hill [at] gmail [dot] com. If you live in Australia or have general inquiries, please contact Dr. Nikó Antalffy of the Department of Sociology at Macquarie University at Niko.Antalffy [at] mq.edu.au.

Reid Mihalko on Sex Out Loud this Friday!

Have you been tuning in to my new radio show, Sex Out Loud? This Friday, September 14th, I'll be welcoming sex and relationship expert Reid Mihalko to the show. Known for his charisma, wit and emphasis on integrity, Reid Mihalko travels the country teaching, coaching, consulting and collaborating on fulfilling his mission to create more self-esteem, self-confidence and sexual health for adults in and out of the bedroom.

I'll be chatting with Reid about polyamory and his work as a sex and relationships expert, including his favorite tips and stories from his workshops on a range of topics, including jealousy, self-confidence, and bedroom techniques. Reid will also talk about the Sex Geek Chic Challenge College Tour and how he's taking sexual health, consent and relationship education to a new interactive level.

Read Reid's full bio here, and use the links below to tune in this Friday at 5 p.m. PST, 8 p.m. EST!

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An open relationship, three years strong

Three years ago, Em & Lo intern Kristine deGuzman wrote a column called My Boyf and I Are Going on a Break, which explained her and her boyfriend's decision to have an open relationship while she studied abroad in Spain (despite reluctant reactions from friends). Now she has written a follow-up column called How I (Still) Make My Open Relationship Work.

There have been ups and downs in the relationship since deGuzman's return from Spain, but the couple are currently in a long-distance open relationship that is working out well.

We're so honest with each other that we rarely even fight anymore . . . We still talk to each other about our crushes, including one in particular that was so deep and overwhelming that I thought for sure it would tear us apart.

But even with the most destructive of crushes, honest communication was and is the key to making it work -- in this particular scenario, my boyfriend ended up giving me permission to date this person despite his misgivings about the situation. The crush fizzled out anyway, but I had even more respect for my boyfriend afterwards for being so rational and levelheaded about it all.

Read the rest at Em & Lo.

Production company looking for poly folks

A casting call posted on reality TV show casting website Reality Wanted is asking for polyamorous folks in relationships.

Are you currently involved in a polyamorous relationship? Are you a man or woman with a unique story on how to found polyamory and what it has done for you life? Are you new to the polyamorous community or been in it for some time and open to sharing your story? Maybe you attend poly parties in hopes of expanding your relationships? Do you and more than one spouse live and raise a family all under the same roof?

LA based Production Company seeking men and women who are currently engaged in committed relationships with multiple partners.

There isn't any other info available. You'll need to get an account at Reality Wanted to apply. The deadline is September 30th.

If you are interested in participating in further media events or want guidance on how ensure a fair portrayal of yourself, be sure to check out the Polyamory Media Association.