Consent & Playing Safe are a Must in Non Monogamy

Sex Ed for the Modern Bed
4 min readMay 1, 2020

Thinking of exploring non monogamy? We discuss topics that are great for first timers surrounding playing safe and the importance of consent. The Lifestyle isn’t just about saying yes, it’s about being educated on how to say no too!

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It’s really important that people start out playing safe. I understand that this isn’t the sexiest of topics but it needs to be understood by the community that playing safe is very important. Ensuring you have appropriate STI testing and being knowledgeable about you sexual health is a vital part of an open relationship and having multiple partners. Be prepared to share this with others and be honest about your sexual health.

Engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners as we do in non monogamy will put you at a higher risk for contracting STI’s, but there are plenty of ways to ensure you are playing safe with others!

STI testing in our province, Alberta, is free. If you live in Calgary click HERE for a flowchart on how to get an appointment for FREE STI testing. If you need to find STI testing in your city, Google “free STI testing (insert city you live in)” and I am sure SOMETHING will come up that can point you in the right direction. James and I like to use Direct Health Services in Calgary for our STI testing needs. For $99 we can get…

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Sex Ed for the Modern Bed
Sex Ed for the Modern Bed

Written by Sex Ed for the Modern Bed

Helping openminded folks cultivate personal expansion and uncover how to experience pleasurable and fulfilling eroticism.

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