Polyamory (mentioned by captainmuon) is a universe away from what's described in the article. I recommend reading the book "Sex At Dawn" for a thorough (if som

Polyamory (mentioned by captainmuon) is a universe away from what's described in the article. I recommend reading the book "Sex At Dawn" for a thorough (if somewhat evangelical) dive into polyamory (as opposed to polygamy or monogamy), and how it has been used throughout human history and prehistory to construct stable societies with strong social bonds.