Polyamory, which means “many loves”, refers to practice of having more than one loving, sexual, honest, and lasting relationship at a time, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved. The word itself was coined in the sixties, and is often connected with the concept of “Free Love,” but there are some important differences. There is quite a bit of confusion about polyamory, and how it differs from free love, polygamy, swinging, and open relationships.
