#open blog.

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

  • 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.


  • 7 Important Reasons Why #open Doesn’t Do Background Checks

    7 Important Reasons Why #open Doesn’t Do Background Checks

    All you need to know about new background checking tools on dating apps and why #open doesn’t use them.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • We Chatted With 4 Real #open Users About Dating And Non-Monogamy

    We Chatted With 4 Real #open Users About Dating And Non-Monogamy

    The team at #open is constantly blown away by the array of diverse humans that are swiping, connecting, and dating in-app. We want to share more about our vibrant community, so we’re continuing our Faces of #open campaign.


  • Black Lives Matter.

    Black Lives Matter.

    We want to create a better community, and so we’re taking this time to turn our attention to the ways that we all must work together to create a racially & socially just world.