Relationship norms are so pervasive, they've led to flawed science.
As someone who identifies as polysexual, I've often experienced negativity from those who don't think outside of how their relationships function. At times, this judgment has come from those close to me. "You're just slutty," or "Your man is OK with that, really?" are things I've heard over and over again—not to mention the times people have tried to rat me out to my primary partner for what they think is "cheating."
Because of these kinds of reactions to who I am, I've always felt that our society isn't built for people like me. And, according to newly released research, it turns out that the norm of monogamy is so pervasive it extends past the realm of our social interactions, and into the field of science.
-Vice
