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Polyamory vs Polysexual - What's the difference?

polyamory | polysexual |

As a noun polyamory

is any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

As an adjective polysexual is

of or pertaining to multiple types of sexuality.

polyamory

English

Alternative forms

* polyamoury

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
  • * 1992 , Deborah M. Anapol, Love without limits , page 4
  • Some of these are poly intimacy, polyamory , polygamy, omnigamy, multimate, multiple adult relationship, combo, cellular family, expanded family, nonexclusive relationship, intimate friendship and inclusive relationship.

    See also

    * monogamy * polyandry * polygamy * polygyny * relationship anarchy

    polysexual

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to multiple types of sexuality.
  • Sexually polyamorous; that is, having multiple sexual relationships (while perhaps loving only one person).
  • Sexually attracted to many sexes/genders, or sexually attracted to people regardless of sex/gender.
  • See also

    * * polyromantic