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Fluid bonding Wikipedia

Fluid bonding is the practice of sexual partners who explicitly choose to expose themselves to each other's bodily fluids. Where there are exactly two fluid bonded partners, the term fluid monogamy is used. However, larger groups of people have been known to take part in fluid-bonded polyamorous relationships.

The usual motivating factor is greater enjoyment of sex without Safe sex|barriers, latex or otherwise. Fluid bonding is often performed after both partners have taken an STI test, although some have even been willing to acquire a condition of their long-term partners in order to increase physical intimacy.

Since fluid exposure is a conduit for sexually transmitted infections, by taking part in fluid bonding, participants are effectively trusting their sexual partners with their health. Avoidance of third-party sex, or at the least strict protective behavior with any third partners becomes more important. Clearly, the risks of belonging to a fluid-bonded group are directly related to the size of that group.