Drawing the line at infidelity: Negotiating relationship morality in a Swedish context of consensual non-monogamy

Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) involves being in a relationship that allows participants multiple concurrent sexual and/or intimate partners. Previous studies exploring attitudes toward different types of extra-dyadic sexual activity (EDSA) has typically distinguished between, on the one hand, polyamory/open relationships/swinging and, on the other, infidelity. The aim of this article is to develop further these discussions by showing how the distinctions between relationship types are drawn and/or blurred in social interactions, and how this requires moral work and negotiations of what ethical polyamory is. The research questions are as follows: 1. How are different CNM relationship types distinguished from each other, as well as intertwined and negotiated in social interactions? 2. How are ideals of consent, honesty, and communication reproduced and renegotiated in CNM relationships? 3. How does moral work become important for responding to negative attitudes toward CNM? The material consists of interviews with 22 persons practicing polyamory, CNM, or relationship anarchy, analyzed using thematic analysis. Results show that CNM relationship types are not clearly distinguishable but rather negotiated in social interactions both within a relationship and with others. Interviewees express that consent, honesty, and communication are central for their relationships, but also that they are negotiated. For example, honesty can be renegotiated by introducing an option of not telling your partner everything. Consent can also be renegotiated with some conditions, such as not actively searching out potential partners. They describe several different types of moral work: negotiating and reformulating others’ moral opinions, reversing moral hierarchies, and taking responsibility to explain and to soothe situations. These results contribute to existing research on attitudes toward CNM practices pointing out the importance of taking social interactions into account in order to explore the full extent of negative attitudes toward people involved in CNM relationships and how they handle these interactions.

Partner number and use of COVID-19 risk reduction strategies during initial phases of the pandemic in British Columbia, Canada: a survey of sexual health service clients

Objectives Initial public health guidance related to sex and COVID-19 infection focused on reducing partner number. We characterized individuals having a higher partner number during the initial phases of the pandemic. Methods In British Columbia, the initial wave of COVID-19 cases was from March 14 to May 19, 2020, followed by gradual lifting of public health restrictions. We conducted an e-mail survey of existing sexual health service clients during the period of July 23 to August 4, 2020. We used bivariate logistic regression to examine the association between the reported number of sexual partners since the start of the pandemic and key variables (level of significance p < 0.01). Results Of the 1196 clients in our final sample, 42% reported 2+ partners since the start of the pandemic, with higher odds among participants who were men who have sex with men, and single or in open relationships prior to the pandemic. This group was more likely to perceive stigma associated with having sex during the pandemic, and had the highest use of strategies to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection during sexual encounters (mainly focused on reducing/avoiding partners, such as masturbation, limiting sex to a “bubble”, and not having sex). Conclusion Sexual health service clients in BC with 2+ partners during the initial phases of BC’s pandemic used strategies to reduce their risk of COVID-19 infection during sex. Our study provides support for a harm reduction approach to guidance on COVID-19 risk during sex, and highlights the need for further research on stigma related to having sex during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rekonsiliasi sebagai Paradigma Misi Trinitarian Inkarnasional dan Konstruksinya pada Ruang Publik

this study aims to reveal how the concept of Missio Dei as reconciliation in the trinity-incarnational mission paradigm and construct the form of mission Dei as reconciliation in the public sphere. The research method used is a qualitative research method through the Literature Research approach whose research results are obtained through reading various literature on the mission and practice of reconciliation. This research reveals that Missio Dei is a mission carried out by the Triune God so that humans can reunite in the fellowship of the Triune God through reconciliation through the incarnation of the Word, namely Jesus Christ. Missio Dei as this reconciliation forms the format of the mission as reconciliation between individuals/groups based on the trinitarian-incarnational framework and is constructed through a construction circle approach that starts with open relationships and ends with risky actions. The conclusion is that mission Dei as reconciliation is an alternative in the context of today's mission. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengungkapkan bagaimana konsep Missio Dei sebagai rekonsiliasi dalam paradigma misi trinitas-inakrnasional dan mengkonstruksikan bentuk mission Dei sebagai rekonsiliasi dalam ruang public. Metode penelitian yang dipakai ialah metode penelitian kualitatif melalui pendekatan Literatur Research yang hasil penelitiannya didapat melalui pembacaan berbagai literatur tentang misi dan praktik rekonsiliasi. Penelitian ini mengungkapakan bahwa Missio Dei adalah misi yang dilakukan oleh Alah Tritunggal agar manusia dapat bersekutu kembali dalam persekutuan Allah Tritunggal melalui rekonsiliasi yang dilakukan melalui inkarnasi sang Firman yaitu Yesus Kristus. Missio Dei sebagai rekonsiliasi ini membentuk format misi sebagai rekonsiliasi antar setiap pribadi/kelompok berdasarkan kerangka trinitarian-inkarnasional dan dikonstruksikan melalalui pendekatan lingkaran konstruksi yang dimulai dari hubungan terbuka yang diakhiri dengan tindakan beresiko. Kesimpulan yang didapat ialah bahwa mission Dei sebagai rekonsiliasi merupakan alternatif dalam konteks misi masa kini.

Breaking the spell on the iconic work of Reza Negarestani “Cyclonopedia”

This article is dedicated to rational interpretation of the novel &ldquo;Cyclonopedia&rdquo; by the Iranian philosopher and writer Reza Negarestani, which particularly draws attention of the young audience. The author believes that it is impossible to grasp such works without interpretation and reconstruction of their themes and contents. Implementing the claimed approach, the author discusses the crucial topic of openness in the novel and peculiarities of the poetics of &ldquo;Cyclonopedia&rdquo;. There are two different understandings of openness described by R. Negarestani: one that is attributed to common forms of sociality, proclaiming freedom and open relationships in one or another way; and &ldquo;epidemic openness&rdquo;, which overtakes a person, even against his will, and destroys him. The author analyzes the concept of openness, suggesting that on the one hand, the external can be interpreted as listening to the trends of the &ldquo;futureculture&rdquo;, while on the other &#8210; as criticism and objectification of concepts that claim to know and predict the future, but in fact cannot go beyond the traditional representations of modernism. Explaining why Negarestani compares openness to food, the author offers to consider the Tibetan archaic ritual &ldquo;Chod&rdquo; (severance), going through which the monks offer themselves to be devoured by demons. Based on this, the author formulates an assumption that in the course of creating &ldquo;Cyclonopedia&rdquo;, Negarestani was affected by the ancient and mystical concepts, and may even have read Davin-Neel&rsquo;s research on the Tibetan ritual. The author also suggests that certain other themes of &ldquo;Cyclonopedia&rdquo; also need to be reconstructed. The article analyzes the reality of the novel: in addition to discussing the theory-fiction genre, the author believes that the reality of &ldquo;Cyclonopedia&rdquo; is attributed to phenomenological, which represents the peculiarities the consciousness of R. Negarestani, rather than the external events.

"Cyclonopedia" by Reza Negarestani: a dark reality or an unencrypted message

The article is devoted to the rational interpretation of the novel "Cyclonopedia" by the Iranian philosopher and writer Reza Negarestani. The author believes that it is impossible to understand such works if one does not interpret and reconstruct the themes and contents of these works. Realizing the stated approach, he discusses the theme of openness and peculiarities of the poetics of Cyclonopedia, which is important in the novel Negarestan. There are two different understandings of openness, which Negarestani discusses: openness, which refers to the usual forms of sociality (liberal and economic concepts, politics, etc.), where freedom and open relationships are proclaimed in one way or another, and "epidemic openness", which refers to openness To the “outside” that overtakes a person, even against his will, and eats him (hence the title of the chapter — “a good dinner”). Explaining why Negarestania compares openness with food, the author proposes to consider the Tibetan archaic ritual "Chod", in which monks (including modern ones) offer themselves to be devoured by demons. The idea is expressed that other topics of "Cyclonopedia" need reconstruction for understanding, but not all. The article ends with an analysis of the reality of Negarestani's work: in addition to discussing the theory-fiction genre, the author suggests that the reality of Cyclonopedia is phenomenological, representing not external events, but the features of Negarestani's consciousness.

Analisis Dampak Negatif Pergaulan Anak Remaja di Era Globalisasi Dengan Kemajuan Teknologi

The background of this research is about the challenges in the era of globalization that continues to roll, open relationships and process systems have been enjoyed by all parties from the age of children to adults in utilizing technological facilities, in everyday life. This requires an attitude to develop the process of activities fundamental education in an effort to realize quality educational activities so as to create prosperity, global peace. The method in this study uses a descriptive qualitative approach, a case study model, because the authors consider the qualitative study of case study suitable for deepening the behavior / character of each individual studied The results of the study showed that there were 8 children / students as problematic participants and involved juvenile delinquency, as a result of association in the name of the advancement of time (globalization era) then there were 2 teachers and 2 community members as informants. There are five indicators that must be applied by teachers, parents in an effort to educate and maintain the morality of children or students Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah mengenai tantangan di Era globalisasi yang terus bergulir,hubungan dan sistem proses yang terbuka telah dinikmati oleh semua pihak dari usia anak-anak hingga orang dewasa dalam memanfaatkan fasilitas teknologi,dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.Ini membutuhkan sikap mengembangkan proses kegiatan pendidikan fundamental dalam upaya untuk mewujudkan kegiatan pendidikan yang berkualitas agar terciptanya kesejahteraan,kedamaian secara global.Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif,model studi kasus,karena penulis menganggap studi kasus cocok untuk melakukan pendalaman prilaku/karakter pada tiap-tiap individu yang diteliti.Hasil penelitian menunjukan ada 8 orang anak/siswa sebagai partisipan yang bermasalah serta terlibat kenakalan remaja,akibat dari pergaulan yang mengatas namakan kemajuan jaman(era globalisasi) kemudian ada 2 orang guru dua orang tua murid dan 2 orang warga masyarakat sebagai informan . Ada lima indikator yang harus di terapkan oleh guru,orangtua dalam upaya mendidik serta menjaga moralitas anak atau siswa

Relational Communication and Consensual Nonmonogamy

Consensually nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships include a variety of relational types that allow for multiple sexual or romantic partners. Although many CNM dynamics occur, the most commonly addressed by both research and popular media include swinging relationships, open relationships, and polyamorous relationships. Many people practice some form of CNM at some point in time, with some estimates suggesting approximately one in five people will be involved in some kind of CNM relational dynamic at some point in their lifetime. At the core of their relational practices, many CNM relationships center communication, openness, and honesty. Despite this, CNM relationships have received less attention from communication researchers comparative to other social science disciplines. CNM relational practices are independent of other relational identities, but may intersect with other identities such as sexual orientation or those who practice kink or bondage, domination, and sadomasochism. The interdisciplinary research literature on relational communication and CNM examines relational maintenance behaviors in CNM relationships, primarily polyamorous relationships, relational communication and jealousy in multiple partner dynamics, polyamorous identity disclosure, and intercultural communication in polyamorous communities. CNM relational communication practices emphasize relational maintenance behavior in multiple-partner dynamics and how jealousy may be communicatively managed in CNM relationships.