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Who's gonna introduce us to Ne-Yo already?

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Support the movement for non-monogamy rights and acceptance — OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy) OPEN is a 501c3 nonprofit working to advance cultural acceptance and legal rights for non-monogamous families and relationships of all varieties. Help fund our advocacy for non-discrimination protecti...

We just updated our donation page, you should totally go check it out and make sure it works for you <3

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It's official: Melbourne is in the world's most polyamory-friendly country Melbourne might be onto something when it comes to relationships, with Australia topping new global research on openness to non-monogamy.

A new analysis by a adult toy retailer determined Australia to be the most non-monogamy-friendly country:

beat.com.au/its-official...

🟢 STARTED the survey but didn't FINISH it? Return now – your progress is saved so you can pick up where you left off!

There are 3,000 survey responses still in progress – enough to take us to the finish line 🏁

✨ Take the survey: www.open-love.org/survey

Petition to Let The Bachelor/ette Pick as Many Damn Partners as They Want

For Some Reason Fans Of 'The Bachelorette' Are Upset That A Recovering Soft Swinger Was Chosen For New Season I've somehow managed to avoid watching a single episode of The Bachelorette over its run of 21 seasons. That impressive streak, credit to me, could be coming to an end with Season 22.

Fans are apparently upset that the next "Bachelorette" has a history of soft swinging.

Which is weird, given that the entire premise of "The Bachelor/ette" is basically temporary consensual non-monogamy (with cameras).

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We're HALFWAY to our goal of 6,000 responses before the survey ENDS on Oct. 17!

✨ Take the survey: open-love.org/survey

👇Eligibility details in the thread below!

Join OPEN and our friends at Seattle Coalition for Family & Relationship Equity for a night of food, games, speakers, and community connection!

This Saturday, October 4 at The Spot in Seattle, WA.
FREE RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/liberating...

Thank you for the share and the very kind words <3

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Love is profoundly political.

For Bisexual Visibility Day, what was your "bisexual awakening" moment or media?

Here are a couple popular choices from the OPEN team:

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Happy Bisexual Visibility Day!

Did you know?

👉 More than half of adults who identify as LGBTQ+ also identify as bi+

👉 Bi+ are 4x LESS likely to be out to their family than gay or lesbian men and women?

👉 Nearly one in six Gen Z adults identify as bi+

Happy Friday! Are you one of the 769 people who have completed the 2025 Community Survey?

What's that you say? No?! Then now is the perfect time to do so!

www.open-love.org/survey!

Every response helps us build better advocacy, resources, and understanding.

📢 Use the promotional toolkit to share this survey with your non-monogamous friends and communities: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Chapman University IRB approved (IRB No. 26-13).
Eligibility: 18 or older, practice/identify as non-monogamous, and can take part in a 20-30 minute anonymous online survey in English.

The survey is anonymous, takes ~20-30 minutes, and covers topics of identity, experiences, resilience, and more. ALL forms of consensual non-monogamy welcome – polyamory, open relationships, RA, swinging, everything!

This academic fellowship was made possible by support from Multiamory, a weekly podcast offering research-backed tools for non-monogamous relationships, and
Feeld, the dating app for the curious.

🔗 multiamory.com
🔗 feeld.co

What's new this year: We've partnered with Dr. Amy Moors at Chapman University to make this a formal academic research project with stronger methodology, robust analysis, and expected publication in academic journals! 📚

Graphic reading "Take OPEN's 2025 Annual Global Community Survey! www.open-love.org/survey. Help researchers and advocates understand the identities and experiences of non-monogamous people worldwide. Seeking volunteer participants: 18+ years old, identify with non-monogamy, and can complete an online survey in English. 20-30 minute anonymous survey. This research has been approved by Chapman University's Institutional Review Board #26-13." Logos at the bottom: OPEN, Chapman University, "with generous support from" Multiamory, Feeld.

Our 2025 Community Survey is officially here! This anonymous survey help promote understanding and drives our advocacy work.

Seeking volunteers who are 18+ and identify with non-monogamy.

🔗Take the survey: open-love.org/survey

Graphic reading "Help pass nondiscrimination protections in cities across Michigan! Michigan Statewide Policy Call. Wednesday 9/24 @ 6:30 EDT. RSVP Link in Bio!"

We're holding a MI statewide policy call to kick off local organizing around nondiscrimination protections for non-monogamous families and relationships.

Join us on Wed. 9/24 at 6:30 ET.
RSVP: open-love.org/rsvp/michiga...

Interest in polyamory surges in Ohio, ranks sixth in US according to survey Ohio has emerged as a significant hub for non-monogamous relationships, ranking sixth among U.S. states most interested in polyamory, according to a survey.

The "Splitsville" effect?

New data from polyamory dating site Sister Wives shows a 5,000% (50x!) surge in "searches related to poly-relationships" in the last 30 days.

abc6onyourside.com/news/offbeat...

Cover of the book "Supporting Someone Polyamorous: FAQs about Non-Monogamy and Allyship for Family, Friends and Loved Ones" by Lola Phoenix, foreword by Rachel Wright.

New non-monogamy book release!

Get your copy of "Supporting Someone Polyamorous: FAQs about Non-Monogamy and Allyship for Family, Friends and Loved Ones" by Lola Phoenix from the OPEN bookstore: bookshop.org/a/88117/9781...

Graphic reading "Community Organizers Support Circle. Connect, share, & grow with fellow community leaders building inclusive spaces in non-monogamy, kink, & sex-positive communities. Thursday, September 25, 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET"

Thu. September 25: Community Organizers Support Circle!
Connect, share, & grow with fellow community leaders building inclusive spaces in non-monogamy, kink, & sex-positive communities.

RSVP: open-love.org/rsvp/organiz...

Graphic reading "New To Non-monogamy Peer Support. New to non-monogamy? We're here to foster understanding, share experiences, and provide a judgment-free environment where you can freely express yourself. Tuesday, September 16, 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET"

Tues. September 16: New to Non-monogamy Peer Support!
New to non-monogamy? We're here to foster understanding, share experiences, and provide a judgment-free environment where you can freely express yourself.

RSVP: open-love.org/rsvp/peersup...

Graphic reading "Monthly Advocacy Huddle. Connect with other organizers advancing protections for diverse families & relationship structures. Share strategies, get support & move your campaign forward. Wednesday, September 10, 4:00pm PT / 7:00pm ET"

Wed. September 10: Monthly Advocacy Huddle!

Connect with other organizers advancing protections for diverse families & relationship structures. Share strategies, get support & move your campaign forward.

RSVP: open-love.org/rsvp/advocac...

Graphic reading "Non-monogamy Peer Support! Find support, share experiences, & connect with others who understand the journey of non-monogamy in our welcoming peer community circles. Tuesday, September 9, 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm ET"

Tues. September 9: Non-monogamy Peer Support!

Find support, share experiences, & connect with others who understand the journey of non-monogamy in our welcoming peer community circles.

RSVP: open-love.org/rsvp/peersup...

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What's happening this month? Check out OPEN's online community spaces for SEPTEMBER 2025! 🧵

Forget love triangles. Meet the ‘polycule’ with 80 people in it Polyamory is on the rise — especially in one US city where romantic partners have organised themselves into ever expanding networks

Forget love triangles. Meet the ‘polycule’ with 80 people in it.

www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...