Consensual non-monogamy is the umbrella. Polyamory, swinging, and open relationships sit under it, and they are not interchangeable.
What the research is about
Sex and Psychology compares monogamous and consensually non-monogamous relationships, including in a video.
Source: How Do Monogamous And Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships Compare? (Video), Sex and Psychology, February 28,
- Figures, samples, and methods are on that page.
How this shows up in public play
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Use the specific word for the agreement you actually have.
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A research video is not a house manual.
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Events on this site can be kink, swing, or both. Read the listing.
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If you and a partner disagree on the word, settle that before you travel.