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  • Sociology
  • Relationship Science

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  • Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) garners increasing public and academic attention.
  • Approximately 5% of North Americans engage in some form of CNM.
  • CNM relationships show comparable relationship quality to monogamous relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding of consensual non-monogamy.
  • To highlight the prevalence and quality of CNM relationships.
  • To advocate for the inclusion of relationship diversity in sexual behavior and well-being studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing existing research on consensual non-monogamy.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to stigma and minority stress in CNM.
  • Examination of the intersectionality of CNM with other identities.

Main Results:

  • CNM is prevalent and comparable to monogamy in relationship quality.
  • Stigma and minority stress are significant challenges for CNM practitioners.
  • Context, CNM type, and intersecting identities exacerbate stigma.

Conclusions:

  • Relationship diversity, including CNM, is crucial for studying sexual behavior, romantic relationships, and well-being.
  • Further research and societal understanding are needed to address stigma faced by CNM individuals.
  • CNM should be recognized as a valid relationship structure alongside gender and sexuality.