EP284 - How to Have a Non-Monogamous Relationship with Dr. Zhana Vrangalova

Welcome to episode 284 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Zhana Vrangalova to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss non-monogamous relationships, ways you can take small steps into non-monogamy and understanding the role of jealousy on this journey. 

 

Dr. Zhana is an NYU adjunct professor of human sexuality and the creator of Open Smarter, an online course that guides couples and individuals through a safer opening up journey. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University, and her scholarly work on non-traditional relationship styles has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.  

  

She's also a lifelong non-monogamist with extensive experience in many types of nonmonogamy. In January 2022, Ashley Madison commissioned a YouGov survey on nonmonogamy in consultation with Dr Zhana. 

  

Follow her on Instagram or Twitter @drzhana, and join her FREE online monthly Open Smarter Socials events to discuss all things non/monogamy with non-judgmental people from all over the world. 

    

In this episode, you will hear: 

  

• How Dr Zhana became involved in non-monogamy work 
• Understanding that non-monogamy isn’t for everyone 
• Looking at the limitations of monogamy 
• How a lot of needs for non-monogamy are biological 
• Ways you can take small steps into non-monogamy
• Understanding the role of jealousy
• How you can start opening conversion about non-monogamy if you have a partner
• Ways couple can assess if they want to open up the relationship
• Understanding if you’re personality type will lend itself to non-monogamy 

 

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https://www.drzhana.com  

 

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