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The Heart & Soul of Non-Monogamy

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Ethical non-monogamy takes on many “forms”… polyamory, swinging, open marriage and everything in between. The thing about going non-traditional is that it gives you liberty to create what you want. Well, as long as everyone is aware and everyone is consenting. My husband and I classify as swingers, or in “the lifestyle.” We’ve met swingers who do swing, but don’t ‘identify’ with that term. We’ve met polyamorous couples who swing, and those who don’t. Actually, I have found that most open-relationship folks don’t really like to define themselves…it’s that whole non-traditional thing. The one thing we all have in common is being “open” to one degree or another. Open can be ridiculous amounts of fun. Open can be obscene amounts of sexiness. Open can also be complex. This is a blog about all of it.

If you find yourself unfamiliar with some of the terminology (common at first), here’s a Glossary of Terms to help.

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In lifestyle settings, I noticed a difference around this right away. Maybe this is because we didn’t start swinging until our 40s, which is common, so we’ve all matured into better human beings. Maybe it’s because there is less “pursuing” because you are already with your spouse/partner/FWB. Whatever the reason, it is a more respectful environment and that means women can be their sexual selves.

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A slut’s everyday guide to vaginal health
ENM, Non-Monogamy, swinging, sexual health Lauren Hayes ENM, Non-Monogamy, swinging, sexual health Lauren Hayes

A slut’s everyday guide to vaginal health

I am not a medical professional. I am an experienced slut and I’ve learned a lot. This is definitely not “medical advice” but it is what I have learned from my own and my friends’ experiences. An Everyday-Practical Guide, for sure not a medical one. Female health when in the lifestyle is extraordinarily important. OK, so is male health, but for anyone who has a vagina, our cases are more complicated. This topic is not just important to one’s health, but also one’s mental health. One cannot be a happy and healthy slut if one is constantly anxious and afraid.

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