Miscellaneous Terms


polygamy or bigamy =  having more than one spouse at a time.

     polygyny = the marriage and mating of a single male to several females.

     polyandry = the marriage and mating of a single female to several males.


polyamory = intimately
(sexually and/or emotionally) loving others outside of ones primary relationship
(which swinging may be classified under
)

       s
winging = multiple sexual partners outside of ones primary relationship.