Your question is phrased in such a way as to suggest that non-monogamy is evil, bad, or very unusual. Sex therapists have been writing about this since the publication of "Sex and the Single Girl."
Monogamy is a concept that is largely reinforced by religous beliefs. The fact is, that it COULD decrease the spread of STI's, unwanted prenancies, and reinforce a coupled relationship.
I tend to be relationship oriented and prefer Monogomy. The fact is that not a single relationship I've had as a gay man have been monogamous. Usually I'd only find out after the fact that my partner was having sex more often than I was. 🤪
Hetero males and gay males are horny by nature, and when you're horny its amazing what seems like a good idea at the time. Monogamy is the state of affairs in many gay and straight relationships. Straight men and women sometimes enlist a third to make things interesting. They could be fans of "swinging" and swap parties. The go to orgies and there are some that are truly monogamous.
The prevailing thought is that gay men can't be monogamous. The fact is that I can. Thats only thanks for the guilt from my Mormon upbringing. I still have struggles with sex and guilt to this day because of the damage done when I was growing up. I don't admit that very often.
I have had gay couples as friends for years, and I actually do know a few who have been monogamous. TRULY monogamous.
As gay men, we don't have to conform to societal norms. Relationships for us can be open, playing together, Don't Ask Don't Tell, etc. The real issue is whether non-monogamy is ethical. In short, are you cheating on your primary partner and can you subject him to STI's he didn't sign up for? Cheating whether gay or straight puts the partners at risk, and its VERY unfair to a person you are in a relationship with.
As gay men, we don't usually get pregnant with gay sex. We don't have to fit into society's expectations of what a relationship SHOULD be. We are fluid enough and have been learning to enjoy our sexuality over time. I'm going to be the first to admit that sex is awesome and feels great. Its something that younger generations are doing more and more - Friends with Benefits.
Every relationship is dictated by the people IN the relationship. They can decide whether to be non-monogamous, establish ground rules, and they can actually succeed if they communicate openly and honestly.
Couples, whether straight or gay, have needs. Sex is a basic funtional, and is normal and natural. I think its actually needed, though others may disagree. I struggle with my own hang ups and probably going be having a LOT more sex than I do. (we're talking a few months between encounters).
As long as the arrangement and rules are fit with honest and open communication, it can actually give one partner something that his/her partner can't. My ex is heavily into some kinky stuff. I've played with the BDSM group, and actually learned how to be a dom. The problem is I get bored of it because I prefer to be on the submissive end. My ex had my permission to go out and explore that side of himself when I couldn't take it as far as he wanted it. I could only introduce him to it, and he definitely found he liked it. A LOT. I still have a hard time imagining being pissed on as part of sex play.
Sometimes one partner is unable to have sex. They may have psychological troubles with it, or they may be unhealthy enough to actually have sex. That is usually when agreeing to an open relationship model actually benefits both partners. Both have their needs satisfied and they can actually become closer as a result.
I just reject the blanket coverage of monogamy being superior or more desirable. It depends on the person and the type of relationship. Cultural factors are also not the same across the board. So whatever the couple decides is where it should be left. No one should be dictating or shaming anyone sexually. That's a HARD thing to overcome.
I’ve been looking at the reactions to this post …
The truth is, we ladies are mostly not emotionally intelligent… nor empathetic…
Reverse this comment and you’ll see how demeaning it actually is.
Sad
I don’t know
But this is concerning
Your lil bro is being pressured to conform to societal standards which he cannot cater for at the moment…
Very wrong priorities
I think the story of Stella obasanjo (the then First Lady) “allegedly” dying due to liposuction (more like BBL) is not being told enough …
Funnily enough, I thought she even died from plane crash 🥲
Who else knows about this story and can tell us more ?
It would take far more than a month to honor the contributions of queer and transgender New Yorkers.
From the Cercle Hermaphroditos in 1895, the first trans advocacy group in the United States, to the drag balls of the Harlem Renaissance, to the Stonewall uprising, to the Lesbian Herstory Archives, to ACT UP!, founded in 1987 as queer people fought for their lives while the Reagan administration looked away, New York City's history has long been shaped by queer and trans New Yorkers.
To all our queer and trans neighbors: you deserve a City where you can afford to live safely, openly, and joyfully.
Happy Pride, New York City.
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