Sex Diaries

Real-life Stories of Non-Monogamy and Polyamory.

In this captivating collection of true stories, Alyssa Shelasky explores the evolving landscape of modern intimacy, relationships, and desire through the voices of people navigating love beyond traditional expectations. Inspired by her acclaimed New York Magazine column and featuring an introduction from renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel, Sex Diaries offers an intimate look at the experiences often kept private.

Through a series of anonymous accounts, readers encounter a wide range of perspectives on polyamory, nontraditional relationships, and the search for connection. From those newly questioning monogamy to people who have embraced multiple partnerships for years, these stories reveal the complexities of balancing passion, commitment, family, and personal freedom.

Honest, provocative, and deeply human, this collection explores the hopes, challenges, fantasies, and emotional truths behind the ways people seek love and fulfillment. Sex Diaries invites readers to consider the many forms intimacy can take and offers a revealing portrait of desire, vulnerability, and the endless ways people create meaningful connections.