LGBTQ+ Opening Up Their Relationships This Year

March 11, 2024
ALEXANDER

LGBTQ+ Is Going Polyamorous This Year!

We know the gays haven't always been known for their monogamy. It is widely known that group settings, threesomes, some gym action, and fully open relationships are not new to our culture. But beyond the sex, polyamory is a growing trend in the U.S., especially in the LGBTQ community. Open Relationship, a popular poly dating site, conducted a nationwide survey with both hetero and LGBTQ individuals regarding the current views and trends happening in the open community.

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Not surprisingly, 53% of our community knows someone currently in an open relationship, with 18% reporting that they plan to engage in an open relationship this year. Lol, we are certainly busy! The straight rate is 26% knowing someone in an open relationship, and 11% planning to go polyamorous this year.

Some of the popular terms that were cataloged when asked why being monogamous was not for them include "freedom, variety, new people and experiences, and fun." Overall, 1 in 5 Americans admit that their partner does not fulfill all of their needs. Additionally, 43% of the queer community stated that they wanted to find out more about being in a polyamorous relationship.

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We really swept the survey knowing open relationship terms like throuple and polycule a lot more than the straight community. If we have to explain a throuple, then you've never seen our porn posts. LOL. A polycule is lesser known and means a type of umbrella relationship that includes members in a non-monogamous network - romantic and or sexually based. Like a little bubble of a bunch of people you are having a relationship connection with. We had to look up what metamour is. Basically, a metamour is the partner of your partner, like your boyfriend's sidepiece that you have to share them with.

Another interesting fact presented are the States most into researching "queer polyamory." Hawaii, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and South Dakota lead. Maybe because some of those regions are a bit cut off and LGBTQ couples are just trying to find fellowship and companionship in places that don't have a Boystown like West Hollywood.