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#open blog.

A multimedia blog project centering non-monogamy, polyamory, and non-traditional relationships.

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Author: Gabrielle Alexa Noel

Gabrielle Alexa Noel is an author, content creator, and editor who is helping others to develop new ways to live and relate authentically. She identifies as bisexual and non-monogamous. Find her at @gabalexa on all social platforms and at gabriellealexa.com.
  • How Swingers Takeovers Can Enhance Relationships and Personal Growth

    How Swingers Takeovers Can Enhance Relationships and Personal Growth

    #Open attended another exhilarating swingers takeover––here’s the inside scoop.

  • How To Set Healthy Boundaries Instead of Controlling Your Partner In Polyamory!

    How To Set Healthy Boundaries Instead of Controlling Your Partner In Polyamory!

    Because boundaries are a gift, not vehicles for infringing on someone’s personal freedom.

  • Here’s How Emotional Abuse Can Look Different In Non-Monogamy

    Here’s How Emotional Abuse Can Look Different In Non-Monogamy

    If they’re telling you you shouldn’t be feeling something because it’s irrational or it’s unevolved, that is a big warning sign for emotional abuse in polyamory.

  • Background Checks Strengthen Our Most Racist Institutions –– Why Are We Putting Them In Dating Apps?

    Background Checks Strengthen Our Most Racist Institutions –– Why Are We Putting Them In Dating Apps?

    Implementing background checks on dating apps is yet another way we discriminate against people with criminal records, many of whom are innocent.

  • We Spent 3 Fun Days At A Hotel Takeover For Swingers –– Here’s What It Was Like!

    We Spent 3 Fun Days At A Hotel Takeover For Swingers –– Here’s What It Was Like!

    As official sponsors of the event, #open came to connect meaningfully with other members of the swinging community.