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Author Archives: Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff, PhD, CASA, CSE
Explore Cutting Edge Research at Sex Positivity Day
This August 31 the Center for Positive Sexuality will host Sex Positivity Day, our annual online educational fundraiser. Save the date, and come learn about sex positive cutting edge research and education — for FREE!
Breaking Free: Rejecting Purity Culture’s Impact
My newest blog on Psychology Today explores some of the reasons people leave purity culture behind, and some of the outcomes they experience when they reject Evangelical expectations. Shout out to Mx. Tessi Muskrat for their awesome research on this topic! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202507/rejecting-sexual-shame-from-purity-culture #Shame #gender #relationship #Religions #purityculture #personalgrowth #NewBeginnings #healing
Participate in UC Davis Polyamory Study
Rose Bern at the University of California, Davis, is conducting a study of wellbeing in polyamorous relationships. If you are interested in participating, read on to find out more about Bern’s research! ************************************************************************************************* We’re recruiting people in a polyamorous relationship with at least two partners to learn about their relationship well-being. We would love theirContinueContinue reading “Participate in UC Davis Polyamory Study”
Call for Proposals: SexPosCon 2026
2026 Conference Call for Proposals Now Open “Sex, Ethics, and Work” We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for SexPosCon 2026. We are looking for virtual presentations that are dynamic, interesting, diverse, and sex-positive. The theme for the 2026 conference is “Positive Sexuality Reflects Professional Ethics.” The deadline for proposals is September 14, 2025. We are acceptingContinueContinue reading “Call for Proposals: SexPosCon 2026”
Safe Practices in Rough Sex and BDSM Explained
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the differences between rough sex and BDSM, and offer some tips about how to do both safely. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202506/what-is-the-difference-between-rough-sex-and-bdsm
Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility
Sheff Consulting is co-hosting two events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility coming in July 7 – 13 2025. On July 9 Sheff Consulting is collaborating with Melanie Moseley from Hive Love to sponsor a picnic in Overlook Park, Portland Oregon. We meet at 5 pm in the park for a potluck picnic, socializing, games, prizes,ContinueContinue reading “Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility”
Exploring Polyamory: The Future of Family Dynamics
Recently Sigourney Norman at Afropunk interviewed me about polyamorous families and the future of family formations. Check it out here https://afropunk.com/2025/05/polyamory-modern-love-family-dynamics
Understanding the Legal Challenges of Non-Monogamous Relationships
My newest blog post on Psychology Today examines the three most common legal challenges facing consensually nonmonogamous relationships.
The Growing Risks of Online Age Play in Modern Law Enforcement
What are the differences between age play and sexual predation against children? Find out in my newest blog on Psychology Today!