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Non-monogamy(or nonmonogamy) or what's more popularly known as Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is an umbrella term for every practice or philosophy of intimate relationship that does not strictly hew to the standards of monogamy, particularly that of having only one person with whom to exchange sex, love, and affection. Therefore, in that sense "nonmonogamy" may be as accurately applied to infidelity and extramarital sex as to group marriage or polyamory.

More specifically, "nonmonogamy" refers to forms of interpersonal relationship, intentionally undertaken, in which demands for exclusivity (of sexual interaction or emotional connection, for example) are attenuated or eliminated. Individuals may form multiple and simultaneous sexual or romantic bonds. This stands in contrast to monogamy, yet may arise from the same psychology.

The term has been criticized as implying that monogamy is the norm, and thus other ways of relating are deviant and therefore somehow unhealthy or immoral.

Issues of Trust & Jealousy
Contrary to what notions may be conceived, researchers have proven that there still exists some forms of jealousy and issues of trust within the CNM lifestyle. Through collected research methods, it has been proven that monogamous relationships by a majority suffer from jealousy in anticipation of sexual relations. By difference, non-monogamous relationship suffer from jealousy that is attached to emotional relations. (Mogilski 1)

Sexual Health Concerns and Stigmas
There still exists a large stigma attached to non conventional relationship models in western societies. This is due to the prevalent idea of monogamy and the attachment that model has to religion, societal regulated behaviors, and what is deemed acceptable and appropriate. The taboo of multiple sex partners, especially in public spheres, stretches across periods of time. It has even been criminalized in several countries for the sake of morality, not just the concern of public health. (Frank 3)

Annotated Bibliography
Conley, T.D., Perry, M., Gusakova, S., Piemont, J., "Monogamous Halo Effects: The Stigma of Non-Monogamy within Collective Sex Environments," Archives of Sexual Behavior 48, no.1(2019): 31-34, doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1213-8.

This brief article explores the sexual stigma that hangs over the non-monogamous lifestyle. In doing this, the researchers provide data for the actual risk of STDs in a monogamous relationship versus a non-monogamous one.

This is quite useful in the changes I wish to make to the page because it presents the opposite argument of a monogamous norm and provides existing stigmas and risks of the relationship style.

Frank, K., "Rethinking Risk, Culture, and Intervention in Collective Sex Environments," Archives of Sexual Behavior 48, no.1(2019): 3-30, doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1153-3.

Dr. Frank goes further into depth on the issues of stigma and transgression within the non-monogamist lifestyle. She explores sexual risk-taking across different countries and times and touches up on the different interpretation of what is collective sexuality.

Mogilski, J.K., Reeve, S.D., Nicolas S.C., Donaldson, S.H., Mitchell, V.E., Welling, L.M., "Jealousy, Consent, and Compersion Within Monogamous and Consensually Non-Monogamous Romantic Relationships," Archives of Sexual Behavior 48, no.1(2019), doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1286-4.