The last decade has seen an explosion of interest in consensually non-monogamous
relationships. This article critically reviews current research and theory in this area, focusing …

As a response to the greater visibility of alternative relationship and family forms, polyamory
(ie the practice of consensual multipartner relationships) has recently moved to the centre of …

This exciting and engaging textbook introduces students to the psychology of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, trans and queer lives and experiences. It covers a broad range of topics including …

This article focuses on kinksters–people involved in 'kinky'or 'perverted'sexual acts and
relationships frequently involving bondage/discipline, dominance/submission and/or …

This study examined the frequency of partner-directed mate retention behaviors and several
self-and partner-rated romantic relationship evaluations (ie, sociosexuality, relationship …

Most social scientific work on intimate relationships has assumed a monogamous structure,
or has considered anything other than monogamy only in the context of'infidelity'. Yet, in …

In order to extend the literature on consensual nonmonogamy, we conducted two studies
that examined public awareness and perceptions of polyamory. Specifically, we identified …

Polyamory is characterized by simultaneous consensual romantic relationships with multiple
partners. Polyamory allows individuals to fulfill their relationship needs with multiple …

Gay and lesbian parenting is a fertile research field with many important new developments
in content and methodology over the last decade. Gay and lesbian parenting occurs in a …

Opponents of same-sex marriage identify multiple-partner families as the pivotal step that,
were same-sex marriage legalized, would propel society down a “slippery slope” to …