Resources
WESTERN MASS POLYAMORY RESOURCES
Western Mass Polyamory Library is the small collection of books available for loan from one community member’s private library (this small library and its purple binder often appear at the Queer Poly tea discussions. But its larger contribution is a collection of links to what books are available in the local Western Mass public library system on polyamory and related relationship-building topics. Through the magic of inter-library loan, with your public library card these books can be requested at any Central or Western Mass public library that is part of the CW/MARS system!
Polyamorous Queer Women’s Tea & Conversation Group is a subgroup holds a small monthly gathering for tea and discussion in a private home for the queer poly women in our community. Deep discussions of relationship topics in a safe and welcoming atmosphere! Sign up for our emails (only 3 per month) to keep abreast of our gatherings and events in the local community.
The Sexual Minorities Archive is a project of the Sexual Minorities Educational Foundation Inc., and one of the oldest and largest collections of LGBTQIA+ historical documents, media, and artifacts in the world. The SMA is currently open by appointment only; details on their website.
PolyCamp Northeast is a place for polyamorous folks to come together to relax, learn, play and create community. For one weekend, they take over a summer camp in the beautiful New Hampshire Lakes Region.
NEW ENGLAND POLYAMORY RESOURCES
New England Polyamory is a Facebook community that seeks to create a positive, welcoming environment in the New England area where we can openly discuss our lives, share our experiences, and form a community greater than our immediate circle of friends and partners.
Polyam Collaborative Community of NE is a Meetup group dedicated to online and in-person social events for Poly folks in the New England Area.
ONLINE POLYAMORY RESOURCES
Poly Role Models – a Tumblr account spotlighting “the perfectly-flawed, wonderfully unique people and relationships that make up polyamory!”
Kimchi Cuddles Webcomic – a webcomic about polyamory, queer, and genderqueer issues.
Enchant TV (Compersion YouTube series) – a dramatic YouTube series and behind-the-scenes discussion about polyamory.
Polyamory Weekly Podcast – a 12-year-old podcast that seeks to “share stories of diverse, inclusive poly experiences to help you on your journey.”
Multiamory Podcast – a podcast that “offers support and advice for modern relationships. Whether you are monogamous, polyamorous, swinging, casually dating, or if you just do relationships differently, we see you and we’re here for you.”
SoloPoly – a blog by journalist and author Amy Gahran about being in relationships that don’t follow the standard social script. In particular, about solo polyamory (being poly without having, or necessarily wanting, a primary/nesting-style relationship).
Off the Relationship Escalator – a project by Amy Gahran “intended to be an ongoing engagement publishing project about unconventional relationships.”
Polyamory.com Forum – a forum/discussion thread-style site dedicated to all things polyamory
Polyamory in the News – a blog-style site that collects news and social media discussion about polyamory