Editorial Standards & Fact-Checking

How we work

Editorial standards & fact-checking

People come to ENM Living to make real decisions about their relationships. That’s a responsibility. This page explains how we research, check, update and correct what we publish.

Accuracy comes first

  • Facts are checked against original sources. When an article mentions research, a statistic, a law or a definition, we check it against the study, official document or dictionary it comes from, and link to it so you can read it yourself.
  • No invented numbers, studies or quotes. If we can’t find a reliable source for a claim, we leave it out or say clearly that the evidence is limited.
  • We say what research can and can’t tell us. Studies on non-monogamy are often small or based on specific groups. When that matters, we mention it.
  • Experience is labelled as experience. Practical tips, conversation scripts and examples are shared as suggestions, not as scientific findings.

Sources we rely on

We prefer peer-reviewed research, official and legal sources, established dictionaries and reputable organisations. We use news articles and community sources (such as forums and podcasts) for context, and say so when we do. We avoid anonymous claims and content we can’t trace to a source.

Keeping articles up to date

Language, research and laws change. We review and refresh existing articles regularly: re-checking facts, replacing outdated information, clarifying definitions and answering new questions readers ask. Older articles that no longer meet these standards are rewritten, merged into a better guide or taken down.

Corrections

We make mistakes sometimes. If you spot an error, an outdated fact or a broken source, please tell us or email enmliving@gmail.com. We look into reports and fix confirmed errors as quickly as we can.

Health, legal and safety topics

ENM Living is an educational publication. Articles touching on sexual health, mental health, law or safety give general information, not personal advice, and point you to qualified professionals where that matters. Read our Disclaimer for details.

Inclusive, judgement-free language

We write for every gender, sexuality and relationship structure, including monogamous readers. We explain jargon, avoid stereotypes and use the terms communities use for themselves. We don’t argue that any relationship style is better than another; we support informed choice.

Independence and money

ENM Living is independent and free to read. It’s supported by our own worksheets, journals and guides and a small number of affiliate links. We don’t publish sponsored opinions, and when an article mentions one of our products it’s because it’s relevant to the topic. Affiliate links are always explained in our Disclosure.

Privacy of the people we write about

Privacy is one of our core values. You can share your experience through Tell your story anonymously if you prefer. Anna, who founded ENM Living, writes under her first name only, for the same reason. Read more on our About page.

Last reviewed: November 2026.