Interest in non-monogamous relationships has soared in the past few years, evidenced by a 213 percent increase in online searches in the past year. That may be in part because of a misconception that non-monogamy is constant orgies (or sex or hookups if orgies aren't your thing). Not to burst your bubble, but that's not exactly the case. "The reality is, it's a lot more talking than sex at the end of the day," said Dedeker Winston, co-host of the Multiamory podcast and co-author of Multiamory: Essential Tools for Modern Relationships. "Talking supports good sex and sometimes lots of good sex but…the barrier to entry can be high, especially in particular, if you're opening up from a monogamous relationship." SEE ALSO: What is consensual non-monogamy? With that in mind, if you're interested in how to get started in non-monogamy (whether you're partnered or single), read on for advice from Winston and other experts. How to start a non-mo