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  • What’s New: Filter By Distance, Swipe With Intention, & More!

    What’s New: Filter By Distance, Swipe With Intention, & More!

    You asked, we listened! In this update, we’re excited to introduce the much-requested Distance feature.

  • Here’s The Secret To Feeling Secure In Non-Monogamy

    Here’s The Secret To Feeling Secure In Non-Monogamy

    The ways attachment styles apply to non-monogamy has been really unclear. Author Jessica Fern adds some clarity.

  • Here’s Why Background Checks On Dating Apps Promote A False Sense Of Safety

    Here’s Why Background Checks On Dating Apps Promote A False Sense Of Safety

    While background checks on dating apps seem like a way to protect users, experts claim they will negatively impact privacy and security.

  • Worried About Access To Abortion Care? Here’s 4 Outstanding Orgs You Can Donate To

    Worried About Access To Abortion Care? Here’s 4 Outstanding Orgs You Can Donate To

    As a sex-positive company, the team at #open firmly believes that abortion is basic healthcare and a human right.

  • Even More People Are Talking About Non-Monogamy

    Even More People Are Talking About Non-Monogamy

    Consensual non-monogamy continues to make headlines in global media articles!

  • 17 Sex Positive Educators To Follow This Black History Month

    17 Sex Positive Educators To Follow This Black History Month

    In honor of Black History Month in the United States, we’ve put together a list of our favorite Black non-monogamy educators, sex educators, and kink educators!

  • Joycelyn Elders Is The Black Woman Who Inspired Masturbation May

    Joycelyn Elders Is The Black Woman Who Inspired Masturbation May

    You may be surprised to find out that May is National Masturbation Month! If you’re curious how this self pleasure month came (pun intended) into existance, read on to learn more.

  • Your Fave Polyamorous Dating App Celebrates One Year Of Open Relationship & Sexuality Education!

    Your Fave Polyamorous Dating App Celebrates One Year Of Open Relationship & Sexuality Education!

    The polyamorous and #open community didn’t just need a polyamorous dating app, they wanted a community, they wanted a place to learn and share.

  • Ask Amy Schooled This Mom Who Wanted Her Son To Stop Being Polyamorous

    Ask Amy Schooled This Mom Who Wanted Her Son To Stop Being Polyamorous

    We’re constantly scanning the news for polyamorous content, and we hope you are too. And while polyamory is slowly gaining acceptance and traction in mainstream media, the reality of the situation is that there is still a lot of negative commentary (or no commentary at all) around the subject. 

  • 10 Signs of Healthy Sexual Self Esteem

    10 Signs of Healthy Sexual Self Esteem

    Sexual self-esteem is feeling capable of being involved in sexual practices with successful procedures and results. Sexual self-esteem tends to differ with age and one’s partner’s sexual skills or interest, and it may vary for men and women and across cultures.