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Interest in non-monogamous relationships has soared in the past few years, evidenced by a 213 percent increase in online searches in the past year. That may be in part because of a misconception that non-monogamy is constant orgies (or sex or hookups if orgies aren't your thing). Not to burst your bubble, but that's not exactly the case. "The reality is, it's a lot more talking than sex at the end of the day," said Dedeker Winston, co-host of the Multiamory podcast and co-author of Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships. "Talking supports good sex an...

Consensual non-monogamy (aka ethical non-monogamy or ENM) can be practiced in many ways. We spoke to experts to find out positives and negatives of opening your relationship.

If you're on dating apps or social media, you're probably familiar with "ENM," or ethical non-monogamy, aka consensual non-monogamy (CNM), aka plain ol' non-monogamy. The umbrella term — meaning, anything other than monogamy — has seemingly taken over the online dating sphere as of late. The term "ethical non-monogamy" has seen a 213 percent spike in searches in the last year alone. But what actually is consensual non-monogamy, and what are the pluses and minuses of the relationship style? Mashable spoke to three experts in the space to find out. SEE ALSO...

How to open your relationship. Non-monogamy experts explain how to bring up the topic with your partner and open up your relationship.