Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, and Misconceptions

Episode7: Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, and Misconceptions Explicit Have you ever wondered what the differences are between Monogamy and Non-Monogamy? Well, today you find out and we also take a look at 8 common misconceptions associated with Ethical or Consensual Non-Monogamy. We also take a look at the History of Monogamy and how it came to be. Are we meant to be monogamous? Is it more natural?Tune in to find out!Everything You Wanted to Know About Ethical Non-Monogamy – SheKnowsA brief history of monogamy. | maudeGlossary of Terms – polyammering[03:00] Defining Monogamy and Ethical/ Consensual Non-Monogamy:Monogamy: traditionally it was one man and one woman united in a sexual/emotional relationship for lifeSerial Monogamy: this is more commonly what is practiced now in our culture.  People have emotional/sexual relationships with one person at a time but not necessarily the same person for lifeMonogamy / Monoamory / Monogamish[06:10] Four Types of Monogamy:SexualEmotionalSocialPractical[08:35] History of Monogamy[10:30] A Brief History of Monogamy from The Maudern[14:22] What is Ethical Non-Monogamy?In its most basic form, non-monogamy is any relationship that involves more than two people, where an outside or additional relationship is allowed. However, ethical is a very important qualifier that helps distinguish dynamics for the folks involved. “Ethically non-monogamous relationships are ones in which all people involved have negotiated the terms of and enthusiastically consented to non-monogamy, without feeling coerced into it,” explains Dr. Dulcinea Pitagora, NYC-based psychotherapist and sex therapist. [16:11]Swingers / Swinging / Lifestyle / LS [18:11]Open Relationship [19:30]Polyamory [20:35]Solo Poly [20:55]Relationship Anarchy [22:10]Misconceptions about Consensual Nonmonogamy from Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships[22:53]Misconception #1: Consensual Nonmonogamy Threatens the Institution of Marriage[29:53]Misconception #2: Consensually Nonmonogamous People Are at Higher Risk for Contracting STIs[35:20]Misconception #3: People Who Choose to Be in Alternative Relationships Are Incapable of Intimacy[42:02]Misconception #4: Cheating and Consensual Nonmonogamy Are Similar[44:51]Misconception #5: Designer Relationships Perpetuate Male Dominance at the Expense of Women[49:53]Misconception #6: Monogamy is Better for Children[53:24]Misconception #7: People in Nonmonogamous Relationships Have a Higher Rate of Separation and Divorce[57:13]Misconception #8: The End of a Relationship Represents a...