Editing Polyfidelity (section)

==Benefits and challenges==
[[File:Parrot polyamory mascot.gif|thumb|right|The Parrot Club Mascot was created in 1997 by Ray Dillinger and used by many early poly discussion groups.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Polyamorous Symbols|url=http://www.theinnbetween.net/polysymbols.html|website=The Inn Between|access-date=May 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805165326/http://www.theinnbetween.net/polysymbols.html|archive-date=August 5, 2020|date=2002|url-status=live}}</ref>]]

A commonly cited advantage of polyfidelity is the ability to have unprotected sex among more than two people while maintaining relative safety regarding [[sexually transmitted disease|STDs]], so long as any new members are sufficiently [[sexually transmitted infection#Diagnosis|tested]] before fluid bonding with the group, and keep their commitments.  This would have health advantages similar to [[monogamy]], although risks rise somewhat with each person added.

Some gain a sense of emotional safety from the relatively closed nature of the poly faithful commitment.

Polyfidelity inherently affords less flexibility than other forms of nonmonogamy. For example, [[open relationship|open relationships]] do not restrict sexual interactions to specific people.  

As many polyfidelitous people have transitioned directly from closed monogamy, they can encounter problems in learning to communicate intimately with more than one partner.

People hoping to create or expand a group marriage mention difficulty finding potential partners with enough mutual compatibility to even consider attempting a relationship.

Polyfidelity, like other forms of consensual non-monogamy, can present the challenge of managing jealousy,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Anapol |first=D |title=Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners |date=Aug 16, 2010 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |isbn=978-1442200234}}</ref> maintaining clear communication, and ensuring equitable distribution of emotional and practical responsibilities. Successful polyfidelity often requires strong commitment and communication skills among all members.