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The overwhelming majority of CNM individuals (97.5%) report positive impacts of the lifestyle on their psychological well-being. Of the 12.5% that had reported a measure of anxiety or depression from CNM, most attributed the causes of those negative effects to societal reaction rather than the practice of CNM itself.

Non-monogamists and monogamists showed no significant difference in standardized tests of psychological well-being and personality characteristics.

There are indications that CNM individuals experience more positive rates of excitement in their lives and the extent to which they feel connected to society and their close friends!

Swingers reported drinking less at social gatherings than a comparison group, and recent studies also suggest lower rates of drug use among CNM individuals.