Month: January 2023
Survey Results: Participant Demographics
In September 2022, I conducted a research study with the goal of examining the parallels between an individual and their chosen relationship structure. 382 individuals participated in the study and a longitudinal study remains ongoing, with participants being surveyed every four months for two years. This post shares some results from that survey.
Results from the ‘2022 Survey on Sex and Relationships’
In September 2022, I conducted a research study with the goal of examining the parallels between an individual and their chosen relationship structure. 382 individuals participated in the study and a longitudinal study remains ongoing, with participants being surveyed every four months for two years. As I begin to publish the results of the study, … Continue reading Results from the ‘2022 Survey on Sex and Relationships’
Routine STI Screenings
As you all know, I'm a huge advocate for taking control of your sexual health. I know I've mentioned in past posts that I schedule routine STI screenings. Today I went for my January Screening! Here's a friendly reminder that it's January! Go get tested! I go every 4 months in January, May, and September, … Continue reading Routine STI Screenings
The “Invisible Box” – Unintentional Relationship Stagnancy
In the past couple months, I've been doing a lot of introspection. I turned 33 in October and my mantra for this year is "growth". One of the things I've discovered about myself pertains to the way in which I internally label my relationships with the people in my life. A couple years ago, I … Continue reading The “Invisible Box” – Unintentional Relationship Stagnancy
SIREN – Event 2.25.23
The amazingly talented human who hosts the Send Nudes Podcast and photographed several boudoir photoshoots for me is adding "artist" to her resume. If you're anywhere near the NW burbs of Chicago, this is an event you won't want to miss that celebrates the diversity of women and promotes self confidence and body positivity awareness. … Continue reading SIREN – Event 2.25.23
Why I Don’t Date Non-Poly Folks…Part 2
Last May I wrote a post about how I was avoiding entering relationships with non-polyamorous humans due to terrible experiences I'd had thus far. Much to my dismay, I'm here 8 months later to add a follow up to that post. As you'd imagine, I am extremely open and transparent in my dating profiles about … Continue reading Why I Don’t Date Non-Poly Folks…Part 2
Why is my Blog Aesthetic Succulents?
Apologies to my dear friend Jen who once saw my "new blog post" graphic on Facebook and thought she had discovered a new blog about plants... Why did I pick succulents as the aesthetic for a blog on polyamory? It stems back to a cartoon I saw in my early polyam days by Jokko Art. … Continue reading Why is my Blog Aesthetic Succulents?
It’s 2023!
"Polyamory Status" and Upcoming Posts Happy new year! Regardless of what is going on in your life, you made it to today and that's amazing. Update on my Life A while ago, I saw a post from someone in a polyamorous support group questioning if they could call themselves polyamorous despite having none or only … Continue reading It’s 2023!
The Polyamorous Millennial 