Polyamory Pride Flag

Author: Sexual Diversity
Author Contact: Sexual Diversity (SexualDiversity.org)
Published: 28th Nov 2022 - Updated: 8th Dec 2022
Peer-Reviewed Publication: N/A
Additional References: LGBTQ+ Pride Flags Publications

Summary: The Polyamory Pride flag consists of three equal-height horizontal blue, red, and black, colored stripes, with a gold Greek lowercase letter pi symbol in the center of the flag.

Main Document

The polyamory pride flag was designed by Jim Evans in 1995. The polyamory pride flag consists of three equal horizontal colored stripes, blue, red, and black, with a gold Greek lowercase letter 'pi' in the center of the flag.

Polyamory refers to the ability and desire to be in a consensual relationship with more than one person at once. This is distinct from cheating, which is non-consensual and unethical. People who identify as polyamorous may believe in open relationships with a conscious management of jealousy and reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are prerequisites for deep, committed, long-term, loving relationships. Others prefer to restrict their sexual activity to only members of the group, a closed polyamorous relationship that is usually referred to as polyfidelity.

NOTE: Like many other LGBTQ+ themed flags, there are variations of the polyamorous flag. Some variations include removing the pi symbol and replacing it with an infinity heart symbol. The infinite heart symbol has been a recurring aspect of variations of the polyamorous flag - but the original flag, as shown below, is still the most agreed upon and commonly seen.

The Polyamory Pride Flag

Image of the Polyamory Pride flag consisting of three equal horizontal colored stripes, blue, red, and black, with a gold Greek lowercase letter pi symbol in the center.

What the Polyamory Pride Flag Colors Mean

The colors of the stripes of the flag, from top to bottom, are:

• Blue represents the openness and honesty among all partners with whom we conduct our multiple relationships.
• Red, representing love and passion
• Black, representing solidarity with those who, though they are open and honest with all participants of their relationships, must hide those relationships from the outside world due to societal pressures.
• The symbol in the flag's center is a gold Greek lowercase letter 'pi,' as the first letter of 'polyamory.'
• The letter's gold color represents the value we place on the emotional attachment to others, be the relationship friendly or romantic, instead of merely primarily physical relationships.