Blog About Sex, Relationships & Multiple Concurrent Partnerships

One again the OneLove web site invites bloggers to blog about sex, relationships and multiple concurrent partnerships in the age of HIV. Your blog post can based on personal experience and your views, or the impact multiple concurrent partnerships have on the individual, couple, family or community. The article can include interviews with other people, or can be an essay.

As it’s a lead-up to Women’s Day in South Africa (9 August), we would also like to ask for blog posts  that honour women and their love, strength, passion and zest for life.

Once you have published the post on your blog, please send the link to admin@onelovesouthernafrica.org and we will highlight the post on the front page of this web site.(Here is an example of how your blog posts will be showcased.)

Resources

Still not sure what to write about or how to handle the topic?  Then download Multiple Concurrent Sexual Partners: What’s Culture Got To Do With It.

This 26-page handbook helps journalists write stories that go beyond press releases, announcements and activities and to go for sustained coverage of issues.

Contents include:

  • Some research findings on why people have multiple concurrent partners
  • AIDS, MCP and Culture
  • Reporting HIV/AIDS and Culture
  • Some questions for you to consider
  • Some story ideas

We would also like to ask you to ask bloggers in your community to write about this issue. for more information, email admin@onelovesouthernafrica.org


55 Comments

  1. Posted August 4, 2009 at 8:01 am | Permalink

    I have discovered online dating to be a fantastic way to find people I would not have otherwise been introduced to. I have not been able to hook up with a lot of females at my place of work because I am in a male dominated business, & I just do not work with females in my line of work. Bars & night clubs have not worked out to well because they are noisy places, and it’s hard to compete in places like that. Not to mention the hangover the following day. A girl friend turned me on to on-line dating, and I have found the selection to be much bigger, and the singles to be higher quality. Also I have used a ghost writing service to further increase my odds of meeting girls, and I have gone on a few successful dates as a result. I think for over worked men, there is nothing better than internet dating for today’s busy society. Just my opinion…

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  3. Posted September 2, 2009 at 6:30 am | Permalink

    I’m so glad I found this site…Keep up the good work

  4. Posted September 8, 2009 at 10:28 am | Permalink

    To each their own, as long as its done responsibly and with others in mind, not just ones self

  5. Posted September 24, 2009 at 12:13 pm | Permalink

    It‘s a nice blog.
    Thanks.

  6. Posted May 26, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    Online dating is a great oppurtunity. People are understanding and its great to meet other people

  7. Posted July 25, 2010 at 7:04 am | Permalink

    There is much to be said about faithfulness and working together to make a marriage work. As a person who has participated in online dating and having found my life partner, one of my goals was to find someone who held the same values and was faithful in this area. A man or woman is not only selfish but also incredibly foolish to risk their relationship, their family and ultimately their life by having more than one sex partner. Some may disagree with me but the end results speak for themselves.

  8. Posted July 25, 2010 at 6:01 pm | Permalink

    Thanks for the link to the 26-page handbook. What a great resource. I will put it to good use!

  9. Posted July 25, 2010 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

    Online dating is a great way to find your partners, but you need to be prudence. He/She can write anything.

    I would also encourage men to find their ideal partners in the real world. It will be better than online dating. In the real world, you need to improve yourself, and be yourself, then you can get a girl who will like you.

    However, I discourage having multiple partners, especially sex partners. I feel it’s unsafe.

  10. Posted July 26, 2010 at 2:42 am | Permalink

    It’s great to know that there are sites out there where people can freely talk about sex and relationships.

  11. damaria
    Posted July 26, 2010 at 6:06 pm | Permalink

    thanks Laura.

  12. Posted July 27, 2010 at 11:47 am | Permalink

    I run several dating sites in the UK and have been considering opening a site in RSA. There are clearly very important cultural differences and nuances to take in to account so thanks for the report.

  13. damaria
    Posted July 27, 2010 at 11:58 am | Permalink

    You’re welcome. This web site covers 9 countries in Southern Africa, not just South Africa.

  14. Posted July 29, 2010 at 8:39 pm | Permalink

    It is very heart breaking to see just how low we human beings have come. In this day and age, sex is treated with so little respect and privacy, and perversions are promoted as being the “in” thing—even the “right” thing. People would be much happier, healthier, and enjoy more lasting relationships if they would wait for a special person, and commit themselves to that person for life—with no extracurricular activity.

  15. Posted July 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm | Permalink

    The fast paced lifestyle has reduced the social activities of people. So many people used to meet the regular few people daily and their contact circle has shrunk. They are not meeting new peoples very often. In that case the online dating services are the best choice to search for a life partner. Thousands of online dating relationships are ending in a marriage.

  16. Posted August 2, 2010 at 4:47 pm | Permalink

    I always thought this kind of relationships are prohibited to talk about… but after I red this article, strangely, I feel better :)

    Cheers !

  17. Posted August 2, 2010 at 6:20 pm | Permalink

    Having multiple partners is hurtful to the marriage, especially in monogamous countries, and the family. It just isn’t a good idea to risk the fallout of sexually transmitted diseases and the emotional impact on the partner and children, if there are any.

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  19. Posted August 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm | Permalink

    Its important to remember the hurt that can be created by relationships breaking up, if all parties are happy then thats fine but either the emotions are being affected unequally then this is not a healthy situation

  20. Posted August 9, 2010 at 6:09 pm | Permalink

    As someone involved in the Business of dating, these are some interesting findings- thanks for sharing!

  21. Posted August 9, 2010 at 10:00 pm | Permalink

    Online dating is still criticized, but it is a growing trend for relationships. I would say the downside comes when those “online” relationships stay that way and there is never any in-person connection. Those often become self-destructive, from personal experience of course. I think as long as it is done tastefully, online dating sites are great because they put people in contact with others whom they might never meet otherwise, even if they live in the same city!

  22. Posted August 11, 2010 at 9:43 pm | Permalink

    Online dating is great for meeting just about anybody from every walk of life; however, it can be contrived. What you see is what you get is only the superficial surface of that person, what I usually like to describe as the best part of that person they like to be perceived, not the full picture. You really have to date them to get to the know the real them, but online dating can help you initiate to take that first step towards meeting somebody and to get to know them.

  23. Posted August 23, 2010 at 11:32 am | Permalink

    This is a very informative blog. I should refer my members to this site to read the findings published here.

  24. Posted August 28, 2010 at 6:01 am | Permalink

    I really love to date online. The cyber space has more number of people so i could make my correct choice in selecting my partner.

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  25. Posted August 29, 2010 at 3:31 pm | Permalink

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  26. Posted August 29, 2010 at 3:33 pm | Permalink

    I don’t understand how people can be with more than one person at a time. I only love one person.

  27. Posted September 4, 2010 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    There should be a Women’s Day here in the USA for all of the women who don’t have children and cannot celebrate a Mother’s Day. I’m a mother of 3 though…

  28. Posted September 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm | Permalink

    @necie – The beauty of Women’s Day is that it celebrates womanhood in many forms. Being a sister, a mother, a daughter, an aunt, a friend, an employee…..
    and it presents us with a good excuse to talk about issues that women face. oh, we just have a party too, celebrate the girl in us. It’s nice.

  29. Posted September 8, 2010 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    This is great blog since almost all are using online nowadays in many aspect. This is interesting and exciting.

  30. Posted September 22, 2010 at 8:09 pm | Permalink

    Although having multiple partners may be in our male DNA, it is obviously foolhardy to pursue that route in today’s world of HIV and other STI. As humankind evolves, monogamy and single partner relationships have become the norm, as they should. Very few of today’s relationships are based on the man as breadwinner and the woman as homemaker. Most relationships today are partnerships where both parties are of equal stature and this, although it can be fractious, lends itself to a much deeper and fulfilling relationship.

  31. damaria
    Posted September 22, 2010 at 8:19 pm | Permalink

    @joe – amen!

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  33. Posted October 21, 2010 at 2:30 am | Permalink

    Online dating is just a start of a relationship. It may be bad or it may be good. No one knows. Only fate will know. And it is up to you guys if your going to take it serious, since we are talking about love.

  34. Posted October 21, 2010 at 2:30 am | Permalink

    Online dating is just a start of a relationship. It may be bad or it may be good. No one knows. Only fate will know. And it is up to you guys if your going to take it serious, since we are talking about love.

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  35. Posted November 29, 2010 at 2:51 am | Permalink

    I know of someone who is desperate to find “the one” and has been using the online dating sites for three years and has had no luck. But, it’s probably better than hanging out in bars.

    How can anybody risk having multiple sex partners in this day and age? It’s so irresponsible.

  36. Posted January 2, 2011 at 10:30 am | Permalink

    Thanks – downloaded the handbook will implement and blog about it over at my sexuality related blog.

  37. Posted January 13, 2011 at 7:59 pm | Permalink

    I have never done online dating before, I don’t really know the protocol for it, how do I start a conversation with somebody I have never seen or know absolutely nothing about? I am very comfortable with face to face conversation, but non-interactive facets of dating is not my strong point at all. I applaud people who can actually date online and eventually get married, to me it is incredible!

  38. Posted January 27, 2011 at 7:31 am | Permalink

    One way to have multiple relationships, in this day and age, and not have to worry about HIV is to engage in sex online in free chat rooms.

  39. Posted February 1, 2011 at 11:49 pm | Permalink

    Having multiple sex partners is just a non-sense for me. I prefer to love just one at a time and do it right with love and compassion.

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  41. Posted February 7, 2011 at 10:50 pm | Permalink

    In this age we have to be responsible of whom we are with. It is true that because of our work we do not get a chance to meet new people and new methods must be use to get out of rutine or circle such as online dating but this must be done carefully. You do not want to go to bed with everyone you meet. I think that if you had a love in your life before and you can get back with her or him it is better. Who knows maybe sparks will happen again

  42. Posted February 15, 2011 at 4:29 pm | Permalink

    I found my true love a few months ago. At the age of 40, I can say I have been waiting for her all my life but it was worth waiting!

  43. Posted February 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm | Permalink

    congrats on finding her

  44. Posted February 17, 2011 at 6:15 am | Permalink

    I know 2 couples who are now married as a result of online dating. Both couples seem to be satisfied in their relationships from what I can see. Which means you don’t really know, because people always get along in public. Right?

  45. Posted February 25, 2011 at 10:20 pm | Permalink

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  46. Posted February 26, 2011 at 12:38 am | Permalink

    I am trying to put together an informative article that has real-world examples of people who married after meeting online. I would like to get as many first-hand experiences as possible, so if anyone can help, please send me an email.

  47. Posted July 5, 2011 at 3:59 am | Permalink

    Great post! Indeed, online dating has become the most convenient way for men and women to meet. There is no hassle and no anxiety as if out in the bar scene.

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  49. Posted August 13, 2011 at 6:09 pm | Permalink

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  50. Posted September 6, 2011 at 7:22 am | Permalink

    One of the nicest article. That is absolutely true. We have to be careful enough if we want to have sex with the others. Prevention is better than cure. Thanks for the post!

  51. Posted October 26, 2011 at 5:04 pm | Permalink

    Sex with multiple partners is not really a bad way to spread diseases when it’s in a controlled environment. Then again how many people actually get tested and test their partners before they have sex. AIDS and other STDs are extremely scary to have and we still have unprotected sex from time to time.

  52. Posted November 14, 2011 at 4:44 pm | Permalink

    This site is definitely one of a kind. The topic of sex, relationships, and multiple concurrent partnertships in the age of HIV is really important. Everyone, not only at the individual level but also in the community level needs to be informed.

    Great place to talk about sex and relationships in our modern world. Keep up the good work!!

  53. Posted February 5, 2012 at 7:26 am | Permalink

    So many cultures find it increasingly difficult to discuss topics such as sex, love and dating so the fact that you’re providing a platform for those, across the world, who otherwise may not have an outlet in which to express themselves is simply fantastic.

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