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# [[Monogamish]]
The term "monogamish" was coined by sex writer and educator [[Dan Savage]] to refer to a type of [[Relationships|relationship]] where a mostly [[Monogamy|monogamous]] couple are allowed some degree of occasional sexual exploration. For monogamish couples, the brief fling may be seen as a way to spice up their sex life, and they may enjoy others together or separately before returning to each other.
[^ethicalslut]: Hardy, J. W. & Easton, D. (2009). *The ethical slut: A practical guide to polyamory, open relationships & other adventures*. Celestial Arts. [[The Ethical Slut|My highlights]].