Poll: Where Do You Land on the Polyamory Spectrum?

One of my favorite things about being polyamorous is that I can choose from one of many options when it comes to how I want to structure my love life. In monogamy, there’s only one way, and deviating from it is almost always considered a deal breaker.

Lately I’ve been curious to discover where other people fall on the poly spectrum. I practice polyfidelity, but I’ve known people who’ve enjoyed all kinds of open-relationship dynamics. Here are some points along the poly continuum. Cast your vote, and check back later for ongoing results from your fellow Polyamory Today readers.

Where Are You on the Polyamory Spectrum?

I'm in a primary open relationship. My partner and I have date nights, but we adhere to a strict don't-ask-don't-tell policy. Anyone else we sleep with is considered secondary.
I practice egalitarian polyfidelity. My partners and I are emotionally close, as well as fluid bonded. We don't sleep with other people unless we’ve cleared it with the group.
I'm part of a thrupple. I have two partners, and we all sleep together—sometimes together, sometimes in pairs. We don't sleep with other people without the consent of the group.
My partner and I are swingers. We go to parties where we sleep with different people and explore our sexual desires. We have engaged in group sex, or have a desire to do so.
I'm a solo poly person, enjoying my love life to the fullest. I have many partners and engage in orgies and threesomes. I think sex is meant to be shared freely.

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Poll: Where Are You on the Polyamory Spectrum?

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