![]() ![]() Couples-privilege assumes that the needs of the couple surpasses the needs of everyone else involved in the relationship. Compersion is a common topic of conversation and reflection within non-monogamous dialogue.Ĭouples Privilege - Social, cultural, and personal prioritization of the dyadic relationship (such as marriage, long-term boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.) over other relationships or people. Some feel compersion (compersive) and jealousy simultaneously, while it is often mentioned as the opposite of jealousy and envy. The term was coined about forty years ago using a ouija board – seriously! Compersion is a relative term, and as a result, it can mean so many different things to people. This can also include a group of people who decide to bond together in a structure akin to a bio-family.Ĭis-Gender - A person who identifies with the gender they were assigned at birth (e.g., a person assigned female at birth who identifies as a woman). Cis is a word-forming element meaning "on the near side of, on this side," from Latin preposition cis "on this side."Ĭompersion - A feeling of joy from others’ pleasure, specifically celebrating your partner(s)’ joy from other relationships in a polyamorous structure. It’s advisable to agree on a definition of cheating within each relationship.Ĭhosen Kinship / Chosen Family - A phrase used by the sex-positive community to identify “non-traditional” relationships without reinforcing cis, heteronormative monogamy as the center or norm. It can be a physical, sexual and/or emotional connection which takes place outside of the agreed upon boundaries and agreements of a relationship(s). Cheating/infidelity can occur in any relationship design monogamous or non. *A glossary within a glossary - GLOSS-CEPTION!*Ĭheating/ Infidelity - A violation of relationship agreements between all the parties in the relationship. There are tons of terms and definitions that go under this umbrella, further reading available here. People can take on various identities depending on their role in these dynamics such as a Dom, sub, Daddy, Mistress.etc. It stands for Bondage and Discipline (B&D), Dominance and Submission (D&S), and Sadomasochism (S&M). Attachment theory was formulated by psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby.Īromantic - A term for a person who does not get romantically attached to others, but may develop sexual attractions.Īsexual - A person who is not sexually attracted to others or may not feel a desire for sexual intimacy, but can develop romantic attractions.īDSM - An acronym for a variety of often erotic practices, lifestyles, and consensual activities between informed and sane adults practiced safely. Our adult attachment patterns are thought to be echoes of our relationships with our primary caregivers (traditionally our parents) during our developmental years (essentially our childhood). If you think of something that might be missing from our list, please let us know in the comments.Īttachment Patterns - The way in which our sense of wholeness and safety are affected by the relationships in our lives. As always we’ve tried to include opportunities for you to do further research, and there are links sprinkled throughout to help you dive down the research rabbit hole. We’ve done our best to include a comprehensive list of words and definitions, but this is by no means exhaustive. There is also no “Merriam Webster for Sex-Positive People” so some of these standard terms may be interpreted differently by different folks. We’ve compiled a list of terms - used in our blog, podcast, on our social, and commonly in the sex-positive and non-monogamous communities - to serve as a growing glossary for the curious. As you explore the sex-positive community, you may find yourself swimming in jargon and acronyms.Īlthough this development of shared language is done intentionally to be as inclusive as possible and to facilitate conversations about subjects, feelings, and situations otherwise not talked about - it can initially feel alienating. Shared language and common understanding are vital pillars in human culture. ~ A List Foxy Curiosities & Definitions for Challenging the Status Quo in Love, Sex & Relationships ~ ![]()
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