Abstract
The paper sets out to study Norwegians’ experiences of non-monogamy. Data were collected by questionnaires in a web sample of 4160 Norwegians (18–89 years). 26.3% of men and 17.8% of women reported that they ever had non-consensual non-monogamy. Consensual non-monogamy was reported by 3%. Compared to participants with no or non-consensual experience, consensual non-monogamy was highly related to relationship intimacy and positive sexual attitudes toward sex and sexuality. At the most recent extradyadic event, 21.5% of heterosexual men and 47.1% of gay/bisexual men reported condom use, which implies a risk for sexually transmitted diseases.
Highlights
Monogamy in committed relationships is a central norm in most societies and cultures (Blow & Hartnett, 2005a)
Much less is known about the motivation for those who engage in consensual non-monogamy
The few studies that exist indicate that those who engage in consensual non-monogamy tend to have a higher socio-sexual orientation than those who engage in non-consensual non-monogamy (Balzarini et al, 2020), in the sense that they see non-monogamy as a way to experience something new, explore sexual fantasies, and experience emotional and sexual variance (Haupert et al, 2017a; Rossman et al, 2019)
Summary
Monogamy in committed relationships is a central norm in most societies and cultures (Blow & Hartnett, 2005a). An important characteristic of committed relationships where monogamy is agreed upon and expected is that sexual interaction is regarded as acceptable only for the two individuals involved in the relationship (Luo et al, 2010). When one of the partners engages in sexual interaction with someone outside the primary relationship without the partner’s consent (subsequently called an extradyadic partner), such behaviors may be termed “nonconsensual non-monogamy.”. Likewise, it may be termed “consensual non-monogamy” if an individual engages in sexual interaction with someone outside the primary relationship with the partner’s consent. There are many forms of non-consensual nonmonogamy, for instance, romantic, or online
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