What is CNM?
CNM or Consensual Non-Monogomy (which can also be known as expansive relationships, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, relationship anarchy, swinging, or open relationships) refers to any relationship dynamic in which people consent to pursue sexual, romantic, or alternative connections with multiple people.
Relationship dynamics are different for everybody, and we want to create a space to learn more and get to know other people who are exploring it too.
CNM Resources
Watch & Listen
The Multiamory Podcast
Non-Monogamy Help
Remodeled Podcast
ChillPolyamory
Remodeled Love
Dana and the Wolf
Read
Building Open Relationships: Your Hands-On Guide to Swinging, Polyamory, and Beyond!
by Liz Powell
Decolonizing Non-Violent Communication
Co—Conspirator Press with the support of Feminist Center for Creative Work
Designer Relationships: A Guide to Happy Monogamy, Positive Polyamory, and Optimistic Open Relationships
by Mark A Michaels and Patricia Johnson
The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
by Janet Hardy and Dossie Easton
Jealousy Workbook: Exercises and Insights for Managing Open Relationships
by Kathy Labriola
Love in Abundance: A Counselor’s Advice on Open Relationships
by Kathy Labriola
Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities
by Kevin A Patterson
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships
by Tristan Taormino
Many Love: A Memoir of Polyamory and Finding Love(s)
by Sophie Lucido Johnson
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
by Esther Perel
Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships
by Jase Lindgren, Dedeker Winston, and Emily Sotelo Matlack
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships
by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD
A Polyamory Devotional: 365 Daily Reflections for the Consensually Nonmonogamous
by Evita Lavitaloca Sawyers
The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival
by Kathy Labriola
Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships
by Kathy Labriola
Polyamory and Parenthood: Navigating Non-Monogamy as Parents of Young Children
by Jessica Daylover and Joseph Daylover
Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and Consensual Non-Monogamy
by Jessica Fern
Polywise: A Deeper Dive Into Navigating Open Relationships
Jessica Fern and David Cooley
Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships
by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha
Someone You Love Is Polyamorous: Understanding Poly People and Relationships
by Dr. Elisabeth Scheff
The Smart Girl's Guide to Polyamory: Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Alternative Love
by Dedeker Winston
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
by Esther Perel
Unmasking Autism
by Devon Price, PhD
Other Resources
Poly.Land
therapyden.com
polyinfo.org
Poly in the Media
Intentional Polyamory
Mastering BAES
Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories
Find Support in Pittsburgh
CNM Pittsburgh Telegram Group
Email trishaswindell@gmail.com if you'd like to join!
Poly in Pittsburgh Discussion Group
facebook group
Pittsburgh Alternative Relationship Group (PARG)
meetup group
Crystal Cuddle Therapy
authentic relating events