Exploring alternative relationships is a journey best shared with friends. Join a community of like minded people who celebrate the many ways we can experience love, friendship, intimacy, and connection.

Welcome to
The Open Circle

Our values

While society has made great strides in accepting many sexual orientations, it can still be difficult to advocate our right to explore our relationship orientation, or which types of relationships resonate with us as individuals. Wherever your curiosity leads you, you will be supported along the way.

We are a sex-positive community whose members share experiences and knowledge relating to alternative relationship dynamics. We foster education on different relationship styles with a view of normalising and legitimising the wonderful variety of ways that people can share love, sex, and commitment.

We are open to all gender identities, relationship configurations, and sexualities. Whether you identify as non-binary, asexual, straight, poly, kinky or monogamish - if you come with an open mind, a willingness to listen, and the courage to express your ideas, you will fit right in. 

If you’re curious to learn about how The Open Circle started, check out our story.

Join a community of supportive, like-minded people to help you thrive.

With over 500 members in Sydney

Attend monthly events curated to spark connections that last a lifetime.

We’re talking festivals, mixers, play parties & more

Unlock member only perks with discounts on events, services & products.

We’re talking discounts on therapy

Create meaningful connections unlike anything you’ve experienced before.

We’re a surprisingly wholesome bunch

Important qualities that our community attracts

1 You celebrate all forms of love, relationships, sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles.

2 You practice consent by checking in with others, ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable.

3 You’re looking to create deep, meaningful connections, whether platonic, romantic, or sexual.

4 You actively contribute to creating a welcoming, non-judgmental space for others in the community.

5 You value open, honest, and clear communication ensuring everyone feels safe to express how they feel.

6 You value reciprocity in relationships, understanding that giving is just as important as receiving.

7 You navigate complex emotions with curiosity and compassion when connecting with others.

8 You’re open to exploring your emotional landscape and triggers in order to grow as an individual.

Keen to join?

The Open Circle is a community where members personally vouch for one another, keeping our space safe, curated, and aligned with our shared values. If you're eager to join but don’t know someone here yet, you can still apply—we’ll guide you through a few extra steps before welcoming you in.