Prevalence rates of consensual nonmonogamy (CNM) demonstrate little difference across race. Yet, not much is known about CNM among African Americans. Through an online survey study, we examined the correlates of CNM among African Americans as well as the reasons why they engage. A total of 1050 African Americans between the ages of 18–40 years participated in this study. Binomial logistic regression was utilized to determine the correlates of CNM. Sexual orientation was the only significant predictor of CNM. The following variables were nonsignificant predictors of CNM: age, gender, household income, religiosity, and education. Qualitative analysis revealed several reasons for CNM engagement: (1) belief that it is natural; (2) excitement; (3) not meant for each other; (4) scared of losing partner; (5) bisexuality; (6) does not want commitment; and (7) maintain honesty, trust, and integrity. This study adds to the sparse knowledge base of CNM among African Americans.

双方同意的非一夫一妻制 (CNM) 的流行率在种族之间几乎没有差异。然而，非裔美国人对 CNM 知之甚少。通过在线调查研究，我们检查了非裔美国人中 CNM 的相关性以及他们参与的原因。共有 1050 名年龄在 18-40 岁之间的非裔美国人参与了这项研究。二项逻辑回归用于确定 CNM 的相关性。性取向是 CNM 的唯一重要预测因素。以下变量是 CNM 的非显着预测因素：年龄、性别、家庭收入、宗教信仰和教育。定性分析揭示了 CNM 参与的几个原因：(1) 相信这是自然的；(2)兴奋；(3) 不适合彼此；(4) 害怕失去伴侣；(5) 双性恋；(6) 不想承诺；(7) 保持诚实、信任和正直。这项研究增加了非裔美国人对 CNM 的稀疏知识基础。