Polyfidelity

Form of non-monogamy Polyfidelity is a type of non-monogamous relationship in which all members are recognized as equivalent to the other partners and comply to restrict sexual and romantic relationship activities to exclusively only other members within the group. Origins The Purple Mobius has been seen added to other images for poly discussion group logos, poly bookclubs, and even cross-over groups like poly atheists. It is not specific to polyfidelity. The practices and beliefs underlying polyfidelity have long existed, but in uncodified fashion. The broader term "polyamory" first appeared in an article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", published in May 1990 in Green Egg magazine, as "poly-amorous". In May 1992, Jennifer L. Wesp created the Usenet newsgroup alt.polyamory, and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) cites the proposal to create that group as the first verified appearance of the word. The broader words polyamory, polyamorous, and polyamorist were added to the OED in 2006. While polyfidelity is not explicitly listed as a main entry in the OED, it is defined in the Encyclopedia Britannica. The Oneida Commune of the mid-19th century practiced compl