Starting out - O.P.E.N (Open relationships, Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy)

The Yorkshire O.P.E.N first meetup - Starting out will be held at Mr Foley's in Leeds at 7pm on 2nd of Feb, 2012.

Just starting out? These resources might help:

Web:

Polytical
Online e-zine, as well as both an organisational & active part of the UK Poly community.

uk-poly mailing list
uk-poly is an email list for polyamorous people in United Kingdom and closely aligned others.

OKcupid
Poly-friendly dating site

Opencon

A 3-day event in the English countryside for everyone who knows that happy and honest relationships don't have to be monogamous. 5-7 Oct 2012 in Dorset.

Polyday
A one-day event held in London for everyone who knows that happy and honest relationships don't have to be monogamous.

Books:

Opening Up by Tristan Taormino
"This is the book you want to read if you're looking for a voice that is balanced, sensitive and sensible when tackling the thorny question of sexual boundaries in love relationships. Opening Up is sure to open up your mind." -- Esther Perel, author of Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotica Intelligence

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Easton & Hardy
“Frank, funny, and full of practical advice . . . life-saving validation, empathy, and plenty of insider tips from the experienced big sisters you probably weren’t fortunate enough to have.” --Deborah Anapol, PhD, author of Polyamory: The New Love without Limits

Meets:

Manchester Poly

Leeds Polyamory Network

And others on the UK poly meetup map. 

How risky is your sexual activity?

Do you know the risk of oral sex? What about fingering or rimming?

This excellent guide from NHS Choices - Sex activities and risk is an ideal way to educate yourself. They cover every activity from oral sex to vaginal sex  to fingering and more. If you haven't been tested  and you're sexually active, now is the ideal time to visit your local G.U.M centre, several are running drop-in slots so you don't even have to book.

Find out more about each STI (sexually transmitted infection) from the BBC sexual health site or find your local G.U.M centre, try the NHS directory.

Stay safe, stay informed.

Yorkshire O.P.E.N - Open relationships, Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy meetup group #Poly

I just joined Yorkshire O.P.E.N - Open relationships, Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy meetup group http://www.meetup.com/y-open/

Meetings will be scheduled shortly. Come and join us if you are interested or actively poly and in the Yorkshire area.

Poly / Ethical Non-monogamy meetup Yorkshire

In Feb, we are starting up a meetup in Leeds for anyone who isn't monogamous. This is the monthly meeting that doesn't judge you for doing ethical non-monogamy your way, no matter what you call it.

We still have some details to finalise but what we can tell you is the group is for anyone with an interest - you don't have to be kinky, experienced or in a relationship. It's an early evening meetup on the 4th Tuesday to discuss, network and support each other.

Each month, we'll choose a topic to discuss, suggested and voted for by you. We'd also like some volunteers to speak about their experiences and answer questions from members of the group.

These are our ideas, we'd love yours:

• Starting out poly (Coming out to myself)
• Dealing with jealousy
• Relationship contracts
• Long-distance poly 
• STI tests/rules/agreements
• Non-monogamy terms explained
• Poly and kinky
• Poly dating

Name suggestions:

• TaPE Me. The poly and ethical meet up!
• PolyTechnique
• Love+Plus or Love+More
• Ethical Sluttery

Over to you!

• Suggest a name - ethical non-monogamy is a mouthful, what do you think the meetup should be called?
• Want to join in? Let us know you're interested.
• Ask questions!
• Suggestions, ideas, anything else?

Post here or drop me a line.

~M.E~