Arch Sex Behav May 2021 PMID 33990929

Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships.

Jessica Wood, Carm De Santis, Serge Desmarais, Robin Milhausen

Mentions

19
Peak: 9 in May 2021
across 4 sources since May 2021

Extended reach

85,653
potential audience

Total likes

361

Video views

13,875

Mentions per month

May 2021 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter13 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall analysis reflects a positive and engaged response, with many posts praising the study's insights on autonomy and relational motivations, like quoting a participant who values agency over their bodies, and others emphasizing the research's potential to challenge stereotypes. The tone varies from informational to supportive, emphasizing both personal resonance and scholarly appreciation, which indicates moderate-impact engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the study and its findings, with several commentators referencing themes like autonomy and relationality, indicating general consensus.

InterestHigh interest

The topic appears to be of high interest, evidenced by numerous posts sharing the article and mentioning themes like personal growth and sexuality, which resonate with broader social conversations.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively discuss specific themes from the study, such as autonomy and sexual excitement, and share quotes and evaluations, showing meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the significance of the research in understanding CNM motivations, the overall reach seems moderate without evidence of widespread societal change yet.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates why people choose to engage in consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships, emphasizing motivations like autonomy, relationality, sexuality, personal growth, and pragmatism.
  • Using a qualitative method, the researchers analyzed open-ended survey responses from 540 participants involved in CNM relationships, revealing a diverse range of individual and relational reasons for engaging in such partnerships.
  • Findings challenge stereotypes that CNM relationships are unstable or driven by problems, suggesting that motivations are often linked to well-being and personal fulfillment, which can be useful for counseling and therapeutic strategies.]

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David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

thematic reasons for engaging in consensual non-monogamy...“Fun, exciting, sexually charged evenings, both during, and after—sometimes for days after we talk about the night and what we did and fantasize about the next time” https://t.co/4spoFJ2YFx https://t.co/fDyel5gtiN

May 22, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 12,411 followers View post →
Jessica Wood, PhD
@jessrwood1 · X

Our thematic analysis on people's motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy organized motives into 5 themes: autonomy, beliefs/values, relationality, sexuality, growth/expansion, & pragmatism. Read the full paper here: https://t.co/k0cn4qd5cw https://t.co/iOFN3XjM5o

May 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,109 followers View post →
Chelsea Kilimnik
@ChelseaKilimnik · X

Great new paper on the motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy by the brilliant Dr. @jessrwood1 https://t.co/JK9EPWWuYb

May 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,127 followers View post →
Jessica Wood, PhD
@jessrwood1 · X

From the Autonomy theme in our CNM paper: "I value autonomy above a great many other things. My partners’ bodies and sexualities are theirs to use as they see fit. My body and my sexuality is mine to use as I see fit...."@SpringerNature Arch Sex Behav https://t.co/k0cn4qd5cw

May 27, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,109 followers View post →
Brian D. Earp, Ph.D.
@briandavidearp · X

Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships - PubMed https://t.co/dP12sCBvRy

Jun 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 26,114 followers View post →
iwreenndey
@_mookzy_ · X

@nathaniasagala Mungkin artikel ini bisa membantu tan https://t.co/w8XzxAveSW

Aug 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 287 followers View post →

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iwreenndey
@_mookzy_ · X

@nathaniasagala Mungkin artikel ini bisa membantu tan https://t.co/w8XzxAveSW

Aug 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 287 followers View post →
Springer Psychology
@SpringerPsych · X

This Archives of Sexual Behavior article on "Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships" from the journal's recent special section is #freetoread! https://t.co/oWKjBmHbh9 https://t.co/mELJmEcVZz

Jul 21, 2021 · 6,419 followers View post →
sockpuppet bodhisattva
@svc503 · X

RT @briandavidearp: Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships - PubMed https://t.co/dP12sCBvRy

Jun 5, 2021 · 1 share · 74 followers View post →
Brian D. Earp, Ph.D.
@briandavidearp · X

Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships - PubMed https://t.co/dP12sCBvRy

Jun 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 26,114 followers View post →
Jessica Wood, PhD
@jessrwood1 · X

From the Autonomy theme in our CNM paper: "I value autonomy above a great many other things. My partners’ bodies and sexualities are theirs to use as they see fit. My body and my sexuality is mine to use as I see fit...."@SpringerNature Arch Sex Behav https://t.co/k0cn4qd5cw

May 27, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,109 followers View post →
Bipartisan Alliance
@jorgemata · X

Motivations for Engaging in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships https://t.co/W0Yt5ukN8Y

May 23, 2021 · 185 followers View post →
William Costello
@CostelloWilliam · X

RT @PsychoSchmitt: thematic reasons for engaging in consensual non-monogamy...“Fun, exciting, sexually charged evenings, both during, and a…

May 22, 2021 · 3 shares · 16,709 followers View post →
David Schmitt
@PsychoSchmitt · X

thematic reasons for engaging in consensual non-monogamy...“Fun, exciting, sexually charged evenings, both during, and after—sometimes for days after we talk about the night and what we did and fantasize about the next time” https://t.co/4spoFJ2YFx https://t.co/fDyel5gtiN

May 22, 2021 · 9 likes · 3 shares · 12,411 followers View post →
Kari Walton
@kari_walton · X

RT @jessrwood1: Our thematic analysis on people's motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy organized motives into 5 themes: auto…

May 18, 2021 · 1 share · 318 followers View post →
Jessica Wood, PhD
@jessrwood1 · X

Our thematic analysis on people's motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy organized motives into 5 themes: autonomy, beliefs/values, relationality, sexuality, growth/expansion, & pragmatism. Read the full paper here: https://t.co/k0cn4qd5cw https://t.co/iOFN3XjM5o

May 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,109 followers View post →
Eric Schrimshaw PhD
@EricSchrimshaw · X

RT @ChelseaKilimnik: Great new paper on the motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy by the brilliant Dr. @jessrwood1 https://t.…

May 15, 2021 · 2 shares · 3,676 followers View post →
Dr. Shayna Sparling
@Shaynagram · X

RT @ChelseaKilimnik: Great new paper on the motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy by the brilliant Dr. @jessrwood1 https://t.…

May 15, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,167 followers View post →
Chelsea Kilimnik
@ChelseaKilimnik · X

Great new paper on the motivations for engaging in consensual non-monogamy by the brilliant Dr. @jessrwood1 https://t.co/JK9EPWWuYb

May 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,127 followers View post →
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