A scoping review of research on polyamory and consensual non‐monogamy: Implications for a more inclusive family science
Polyamory and consensual non‐monogamy (CNM) refer to partnerships in which individuals
have romantic, emotional, and/or sexual relationships with multiple people, with the …
have romantic, emotional, and/or sexual relationships with multiple people, with the …
Current biopsychosocial science on understanding kink
DJ Williams, RA Sprott - Current Opinion in Psychology, 2022 - Elsevier
The field of kink (or BDSM) studies has grown significantly in recent years, with several
areas of study being initiated. This paper summarizes the current state of kink research …
areas of study being initiated. This paper summarizes the current state of kink research …
Introduction to the special section on consensual non-monogamy
Attention to consensual non-monogamy (CNM) in research and practice has intensified over
the last two decades. The increased interest in (and curiosity about) CNM is captured by …
the last two decades. The increased interest in (and curiosity about) CNM is captured by …
Differences in motivation to engage in sexual activity between people in monogamous and non-monogamous committed relationships
A Kelberga, B Martinsone - Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
This study compared motivations to engage in sex between monogamous and non-
monogamous respondents (n= 1,238, out of which 641 monogamous and 596 non …
monogamous respondents (n= 1,238, out of which 641 monogamous and 596 non …
Motivation of non-monogamous adults to engage in sex with their different partners
A Kelberga, B Martinsone - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This study compared motivations of individuals in non-monogamous relationships to engage
in sex with their different partners (n= 596, out of which 103 non-consensual non …
in sex with their different partners (n= 596, out of which 103 non-consensual non …
Queer & kinky: what do queer BDSM practitioners need from psychosexual therapy to ensure their experience is relevant and inclusive?
JM Sill - Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This paper explores the perspectives and experiences of 4 queer BDSM practitioners based
in England, UK, to discover what they would require from psychosexual therapy, as well as …
in England, UK, to discover what they would require from psychosexual therapy, as well as …
Navigating Stigma in Romantic Relationships Where One or Both Partners Sell Sexual Services
Romantic relationships are an important part of our social identities and well-being. In this
paper, we report on qualitative findings with thirty Canadian couples, interviewed together …
paper, we report on qualitative findings with thirty Canadian couples, interviewed together …
An Evolutionary Psychological Approach Toward BDSM Interest and Behavior
MA Larva, MJ Rantala - Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Bondage/discipline, Dominance/submission, and Sadism/Masochism (BDSM) have
gained increased attention and discussion in recent years. This prevalence is accompanied …
gained increased attention and discussion in recent years. This prevalence is accompanied …
Initial Motivations for Engaging in Polyamorous Relationships
Polyamory is a relationship style in which partners consensually agree to engage in sexual
and/or emotional relationships with concurrent partners. Compared with other forms of …
and/or emotional relationships with concurrent partners. Compared with other forms of …
Intersectionality in CNM relationships
AA Alexander - The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy …, 2022 - books.google.com
As noted in previous chapters, it has been estimated that 4 to 5 percent of the US population
are currently involved in a CNM relationship, and 20 percent of Americans reported …
are currently involved in a CNM relationship, and 20 percent of Americans reported …