How do I meet poly people in Austin?
Whether you are new or experienced to being poly, networking is super important. The best way to meet poly people is to go to public events and meet them face to face. If you limit yourself to searching for new potential poly partners from only online dating websites, you may find yourself in a world of frustration.
Here is a list of useful sites to help you in your search for other poly people.
Here is a list of useful sites to help you in your search for other poly people.
Poly Big Fun - http://polybigfun.org
Poly Big Fun or PBF is a yearly late spring retreat sponsored by the Poly Austin community. The event has multiple workshops on various relationship building topics such as effective communication, time management and relationships, multifamily households, community parenting, and more.
Bedpost Confessions - http://bedpostconfessions.com
Live performances about sexuality. This event happens every few months. Though this is not a poly specific event, much of the audience that goes is open, poly, and/or kinky. Before the show, during intermissions, and after that show, are great times to get to meet new like minded people.
FetLife - http://fetlife.com
A kink based social networking site that is similar to Facebook in some ways. It is 100% adult content. It is not a poly exclusive website, but many poly people are members. This is not a dating site. Much like Facebook, you build a friend list of real people you know.
OkCupid - http://okcupid.com
OKC can be pretty hit or miss... but I have met a decent number of poly people on there over the years. Some people make it very clear in their profiles that they are poly... and others... not so much.
Poly Big Fun or PBF is a yearly late spring retreat sponsored by the Poly Austin community. The event has multiple workshops on various relationship building topics such as effective communication, time management and relationships, multifamily households, community parenting, and more.
Bedpost Confessions - http://bedpostconfessions.com
Live performances about sexuality. This event happens every few months. Though this is not a poly specific event, much of the audience that goes is open, poly, and/or kinky. Before the show, during intermissions, and after that show, are great times to get to meet new like minded people.
FetLife - http://fetlife.com
A kink based social networking site that is similar to Facebook in some ways. It is 100% adult content. It is not a poly exclusive website, but many poly people are members. This is not a dating site. Much like Facebook, you build a friend list of real people you know.
OkCupid - http://okcupid.com
OKC can be pretty hit or miss... but I have met a decent number of poly people on there over the years. Some people make it very clear in their profiles that they are poly... and others... not so much.
Facebook groups:
Poly Austin - https://www.facebook.com/groups/polyaustin/
This is a Facebook resource for any poly, poly-friendly, or poly-curious individuals in and around Austin or the central Texas area. Anyone is welcome to join, even if you're not in the region.
Poly Cocktails Austin - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PolyCocktailsAustin/
Poly Cocktails Austin was created for those of us in the Poly community who wish to mix it up and mingle over cocktails with poly and poly friendly peers. Enjoy monthly events, including a 2nd Monday Cocktails mixer.