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And polyamorists may be linked in intricate relationship structures, or polycules, whose contours change over time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Because of the complexity of pods and polycules, the challenges of keeping romantic relationships alive are even greater.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2021

For many poly people, their pods and polycules do not neatly overlap.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2021

Relationship networks – also known as "polycules" – can be complex and interconnected.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2021

I recalled the boisterous couples and polycules who’d lived in the building when I was young—all of them my cousins and uncles and aunties even though we had only marginal blood relationships to each other.

From Slate • Aug. 24, 2019