PolyamProud isn’t the only group working hard to increase understanding and support for people in polyamorous and consensually non-monogamous relationships. You may have heard about OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy) already, but in case you haven’t: OPEN is a US-based nonprofit, and their focus is on fostering the polyamory and non-monogamy movement by 1) advancing cultural acceptance, 2) building political power, and 3) supporting non-monogamous comm

We at PolyamProud have the goal of establishing a definitive polyamorous pride flag, with the aim of advancing the rights of our global and diverse community. With the vote in November, the winning flag will be one that we choose together as a community, that we feel proud to claim, and that better represents all of us. But why have a flag at all? And why just one? (Polyamorists and consensual non-monogamists being somewhat known for wanting to have, well, ‘more than one’.) A

If you’ve spent any time reading about polyamorous dynamics, or know any consensually non-monogamous people, then chances are you’ve heard the word ‘polycule’ used. ‘Polycule’ is an umbrella term which describes a connected network of people and relationships, all of whom are in some way involved emotionally, sexually, or romantically with at least one other person within the polycule. Each polycule, or part within it, can have its own structures, boundaries, and connections