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What Happens When the Love Stops in Polyamory (Breaking Up)
In ethical polyamory, our relationships are ideally built on honesty, communication, mutual respect, and agreements. So why are these values often lost to fate, immaturity, wanderlust, or just plain...
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Is Polyamory Sanctioned by Christianity??
by Ron Young Hey Lovers! Are you in a constant battle with your spirituality and Polyamory? Our society has conditioned us to shame and guilt others for being anything outside of what is considered...
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Coming Out Poly in a Christian Family: All in Good Time
by Lavena Burke The last time I came out to my family, which was actually to my mom and sister, it was not received as well as I had hoped. I admitted that I was no longer Christian and that I did not...
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Polyamory is Wrong…Boom!
by Lisa Young “Hey girl, did you see the ridiculousness cousin *blank* wrote on FB?” My first inclination when I read this text message was to ignore what “ridiculousness” my cousin had written on...
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If Unicorns Exist, Why Can’t We Catch One?
by Cmo <3 There seem to be a gazillion couples out there seeking to find that single bisexual woman for “both” members of the couple. Some folk like to call these people Unicorn Hunters. A unicorn...
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Polyamory: The Art of Living Communally
by Orpheus Black It’s no secret that I am a bit of a poly snob and a non-monogamy separatist. I believe that the term poly denotes a specific branch on the non-monogamy tree (specifically committed...
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The Black & Poly Community Celebrates its 1st Anniversary!
by Ron Young “When we are children, and we have a problem with someone, we get angry. For whatever reason, that anger pushes the problem away; we get the result we want. It happens a second time-we...
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Poly Community: Defends and Challenges Poly Couples
In Defense of Poly Couples by Evita Lavitaloca Sawyers Couples Just Don’t Understand by D. Marcella Lyles, M.Ed. Please stop the negativity towards couples that are “unicorn hunting” or looking for...
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When Poly Men Can’t Afford Multiple Women: Lessons Earned
by A.C. Keys To my delightful surprise, I learned there exists a word, and lifestyle, that would allow my suppressed desire to genuinely love more than one person, freely, to be expressed. Polyamory....
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Black & Poly Feature: “Ask Orpheus”
by Orpheus Black Sandra B Asks Orpheus: Orpheus, are there hard and fast rules to being polyamorous? As the ‘third’ in our triad, my boyfriend and his wife have ‘rules'; however, I came in with no...
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Our Own True Colors: A Symbol for Black Polyamory
Happy 2015!! What’s new with ‘Black & Poly’ for this brand new year? There are a few things – and a we have reason to CELEBRATE! First, we have a new ‘Black & Poly’ Art Department. Next, we...
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Polyamory: The Ruling Definitions
by Kozure Okami Nowadays, the topic of Polyamory has graduated from the “realm of taboo” to “ethical Mexican standoff” for both individuals and groups within modern society. Additionally, battle lines...
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A Poly Experience: My Heart on My Sleeve
by Elaine Morgan Those who know me would say, “She is too emotional and wears her heart on her sleeve, but she always has your back”. In January 2012, I had begun to develop a good friendship with a...
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Date Night and I’m Okay
Hair? Check. Make up? Check. Outfit? Check. It’s Date Night and my wife is dressed to impress…however, she’s not going out with me (but I’m OK with that). Shortly after we transitioned into the poly...
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Find out what books are popular for learning about polyamory. I'll tell you who should read them based on your situation. More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory Franklin Veaux and Eve...
View ArticleFAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What is polyamory? How do I get started? Read on for these questions and more! What is polyamory? Polyamory is the state or practice of maintaining multiple sexual and/or romantic relationships...
View ArticleHow Representation Works…or Doesn’t
EmailHow Representation Works…or Doesn’t A Follow Up In the early afternoon of Thursday May 11th, I got an email from a colleague. First, she congratulated me on my upcoming book about the intersection...
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At Black & Poly, we want to showcase products and services that empower the black community. We are excited to have a partnership with Top Stylz for signature B&P t-shirts. Your business,...
View ArticleDoin’ It and Doin’ It and Doin’ It Well
Ruby Bouie Johnson responds to recent coverage of polyamory in the national news. I’ve had several weeks to reflect on the recent coverage of polyamory in a few national media outlets, ranging from the...
View ArticleAsk Aunty: Seeking Bisexual Mate
Ask Aunty is a regular feature of Black & Poly where real people ask about their polyamorous relationships. Aunty is here for you, so ask away! Dear Aunty, How do I find a polyamorous woman to...
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