Polyamory for Dummies - Paperback

by Jaime M. Grant (Author)

A clear breakdown of polyamory for beginners and the newly polyamorous

Polyamory literally means "more love". Twenty-first century polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple intimate relationships at the same time, with the full consent of all partners. Polyamory For Dummies gives you the lowdown on this expansive form of consensual non-monogamy, so you can go forth and prosper in whatever ways you choose. This straightforward, research-backed, and nuanced guidebook helps the poly-curious become poly-fluent. Embark on your non-monogamous journey via a healthy and sustainable path, with answers to all your big questions: Is polyamory is right for you? What does the "ethical" mean in non-monogamy? How do polyamorous people deal with jealousy and conflict among partners? Is it possible to "open up" an existing monogamous relationship? Find out everything you've been wanting to know, with this big-hearted, yet practical Dummies guide.

• Learn about primary partners, secondary partners, metamours, and polycules
• Discover how polyamorous relationships function, and how to co-create the right form for you and your partners
• Understand the universality of jealousy and learn how to deal with it constructively
• Get insights into centering consent, dating as a poly person, coming out poly, multi-gender and multi-sexuality polycules, parenting while poly, disability, aging, and more!

Everyday people curious about or exploring multi-partner, ethically non-monogamous relationships will love the practical advice and broad range of examples in Polyamory For Dummies.

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Go forth & prosper in the world of polyamory

Polyamory means having multiple romantic or sexual relationships, with the full consent of everyone involved. In Polyamory For Dummies, you'll discover how this form of non-monogamy works in the real world, and you'll find out about polycules and other relationship types. Plus, you'll get research-backed information on the challenges many poly relationships face--and how to overcome them in a respectful and sustainable way. This open-hearted Dummies guide gives you what you need to enjoy healthy non-monogamous connections.

Inside...

• Understanding ethical non-monogamy
• Putting consent first
• Working through jealousy
• Communicating with partners
• Exploring different relationship types
• Parenting while polyamorous
• Coming out as poly

Author Biography

Jaime M. Grant, PhD is an activist, researcher, and coach with 30+ years of experience in women's and LGBTQ+ issues. Grant runs her popular workshop, Desire Mapping, on college campuses and at conferences around the world. She is author of Great Sex: Mapping Your Desire and host of the Just Sex podcast (www.justsexpodcast.com).