polycurious

Definitions

Curious about or open to polyamory; potentially interested in having relationships with multiple partners.

Examples

“Yes, just like⟳ the lifestyle, no one is made to feel⟳ left out; there's something for the "poly-curious" amateur right through to the seasoned "ethical non-monogamist".”

“Polyamory, a practice of maintaining multiple close⟳ relationships as an alternative to monogamy, draws adults of all ages, and online dating has made it easier for the polyamorous and poly-curious to find⟳ one another.”

“Neither of us had an open⟳ relationship before we met each other, but we always talked candidly about sex, love⟳, and relationships. Like⟳ many poly-curious couples, we tested the water by having threesomes, before branching out and dating individually.”

“In major cities, there are plenty of ways for non-monogamous and polycurious people to meet⟳, among them apps, dinners, friends, blind dates and parties.”

“What unique joys would a relationship with Tom bring⟳? And would they be worth the heartache of knowing that Michael was sharing new experiences with other people, too? To help⟳ me think⟳ through the possibility, I found a website for people who were polycurious.”

“The next few hours were a whirl of erotic performers, espresso martinis, small talk⟳ with polycurious strangers ("Come⟳ here often?") and watching women strapped to what looked like⟳ a torture device having their lingerie-clad bottoms whipped by a smartly suited male dominatrix.”

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