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from Parenting & Family
Poly Pride Week Celebrated In New York City
November 14, 2007 - The gay news source gaycitynews.com reported in late October on a new trend within the LGBT community. It is the celebration of polyamorous relationships.
In early October, LGBT activists held a "Poly Pride Weekend" in Central Park in New York City. One of the main events was the Cuddleparty, which involved numerous men and women demonstrating their commitment to polyamory.
The event was sponsored by Polyamorous NYC, which holds monthly meetings at the local LGBT community center. An average of 40 members attend these meetings and also belong to sexual networks such as Body Temple, Sexy Spirits, One Taste, and B&D groups.
According to Polyamorous NYC founder Justen Bennett-Maccubbin, "Polyamory is just as much an orientation as being gay." He says he began his first polyamorous relationship at 19 with a gay couple.
Rebecca Reagan spoke at the Central Park event. She grew up in a polyamorous home with two married couples. The family broke up with both couples remarried the alternate partner. According to Reagan, "It's normal. It's not a big deal."
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Updated: 27 February 2008
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