When I Met My First Threesome Partner as an Open Relationship Experiment

It was my sophomore year of college when I decided to take a leap and experiment with non-monogamy. Already in an open relationship, I felt ready for the next step: meeting someone else physically, while still maintaining my existing bond. The chemistry between me and Alex had been building over weeks of casual flirting at parties and group hangouts, making it clear there was mutual interest. One weekend night, we finally connected on a deeper level. As we explored each other’s bodies in the backseat of a friend's car during a late-night outing, I texted my partner about the connection forming with Alex. With their explicit permission and encouragement, we set up our first meetup at an empty apartment near campus. The experience was intense. We started slowly, exploring each other’s skin under soft lighting, then moved onto more direct contact. As Alex entered me from behind, my partner took charge of oral play on the other side of the room. The contrast between rough and gentle touches pushed me into new sensations that I wouldn’t have experienced alone with either person. With this experiment, I’ve opened up a whole world of possibilities in terms of sexual exploration and emotional connections. What do you think about mixing things up like this? Have any of you tried something similar?