Ethical Non-Monogamy

The Signs

You're both unfulfilled Sexually!

That’s the bottom line.

You’ve been with your partner for a while now – things are going great, except for one thing.

When sex is happening, it feels like a tiny part of the relationship; but when it’s not, it feels like 90%— the source of your conflicts.

You love your partner, but you’re also left wondering what it would be like to open things up sexually.

It Plays An Important Role

Sex is your lifeblood.

You’ve seen other couples in open relationships, but you don’t think this is possible in your situation.

“This would never work for us,” is what you tell yourself. And then think, “but what if it did?”

You realize this has nothing to do with love and everything to do with sex.

pure love

Caught in a repetitive cycle

We Are Sexual Beings. It’s Who We Are.

Often couples find us because they desire to address challenges they’re experiencing. Most often, we see the lack of sex presents itself.

Like you, they love their partner – the love runs deep, but they are not connecting sexually. Opening up a relationship with other lovers can be extremely challenging. It requires both individuals to be open in their communication and honest with themselves and each other.

Many couples have been where you are but decide to end the relationship because they don’t believe there is any other option.

But there is.

TAKE OUR HAND ON THIS JOURNEY

Let’s Explore This Together…

When deciding to open a relationship, it can be highly confusing – that is why it’s essential to find a therapist who understands, is experienced, and can help navigate this process.

  • Don’t ask, don’t tell: Agreement to not disclose experiences outside of the relationship.
  • “When the cats are away, the mice will play”: Agreement where sex can occur outside of the relationship when on business or vacation.
  • Only once and not in the same zip code: No repeated sexual partners – or partners who live within a certain vicinity of home or work.
  • Only play together: Sexual activities only occur when both partners are present.
  • Full Disclosure: Both partners agree to disclose whenever a sexual experience occurs outside of the relationship.
The types of open structures vary depending on the couple. However, the most important is that both partners establish an agreement and follow that agreement.
  • Assessing the current health/state of the relationship.
  • Determining if opening the connection is the best option – at this time.
  • Type of open relationship structure that is best for you both.
  • Establishing healthy communication patterns, guidelines, rules, and boundaries.
  • How to deal with unwanted feelings of jealousy and abandonment.
  • Develop safer sexual health practices (i.e., PrEP— Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and condom use).
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Experience freedom

like never before.

What you’re experiencing is more common than you’d think, but it’s likely to be a minefield trying to maneuver through it on your own.

The next step is to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation.

We want to get to know you and answer any of your questions. We look forward to walking on this journey with you.

Let’s talk

About The Desire For Non-Monogamy.

During our first session, we will go over your goals – identifying the problem and other areas that could be impacting your life.

We are a group of skilled-experienced therapists trained to work with couples considering an open relationship or opening up their relationship. We are here to guide you through this process!