Stories from the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous FamiliesAre you a member of a poly family and willing to share your story (anonymously) with the world? Consider writing a brief entry for an upcoming edited book. Submissions can range anywhere from a few sentences to 10 pages long, depending on the age of the submitters,ContinueContinue reading “CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Stories from the Polycule”
Author Archives: Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff, PhD, CASA, CSE
Polyamory and Divorce
Polyamory and divorce interact in at least four ways — find out how at Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201405/divorce-among-the-polyamorists
Elisabeth Sheff and Melissa Holder talk about Atlanta Poly Weekend with the Sex Geeks
Atlanta Poly Weekend is coming up in a month, June 6 – 8. To get ready, the Sex Geeks will check in with me and Melissa Holder, one of the organizers , on Wednesday May 7 at 7pm. Tune in to get the scoop on APW, and check out some of the other cool interviewsContinueContinue reading “Elisabeth Sheff and Melissa Holder talk about Atlanta Poly Weekend with the Sex Geeks”
What is the future of monogamy? New blogpost on Psychology Today
My most recent blogpost on Psychology Today examines the future of various forms of monogamy and nonmonogamy. You can find it at http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201404/the-future-non-and-serial-monogamy
Rocky Mountain Poly Living April 25 – 27
I will be presenting this coming weekend at the Rocky Mountain Poly Living Conference in Denver. An amazing line up of speakers includes Mim Chapman, Robert McGarey, Rev Bev, Aggie Sesz, Richard Gilmore, Elon, John Hoelle, Alexis Neely, Janet Rose, Ben Silver, Miriam Katz, Suzann Robins, Chas August, Evalena Rose, Julio Cortes, Robyn Trask, andContinueContinue reading “Rocky Mountain Poly Living April 25 – 27”
Frolicon Presentations
Frolicon — the South’s and maybe the entire US’s biggest kink convention (DragonCon’s slutty little sister) — is happening this weekend and I am presenting three sessions. Friday from 2:30-3:45 I present The Pleasures and Pains of Unicorn Hunting in the Cancun room, and then again on Friday from 5:30-6:45 I present The Polyamorists Next DoorContinueContinue reading “Frolicon Presentations”
Elisabeth Sheff on Ask The Expert with io9 on April 17 from 2 – 3pm EST
Do you have questions on polyamory? Ask the expert! Log on to www.io9.com just before 2pm EST (11am PST) on April 17 to ask Elisabeth Sheff your polyamory related questions. Talk with you then! You can find this interview at http://io9.com/ask-a-sociologist-about-polyamory-marriage-and-famili-1564221488
Dr. Sheff appears with poly triad on Australian morning show
Dr. Sheff appears with poly triad on Australian morning showThe Sydney morning show Sunrise recently did a segment on polyamory and I was able to appear remotely from a studio in Atlanta. The interview flew by, with the hosts asking some fairly decent questions and allowing time for a considered response. You can watch itContinueContinue reading “Dr. Sheff appears with poly triad on Australian morning show”
Book event and signing in Miami this Sunday
Interested in hearing about The Polyamorists Next Door?Join us to hear Dr. Elisabeth Sheff speak about her new book. Copies will be available for purchase, or bring yours from home to get it signedMarch 30, 20141 – 2:30 pmO Cinema90 NW 29th St.Miami, FL 33127(http://www.o-cinema.org/) Sponsored by South Florida Polyamory Meet-up
Atlanta Poly Weekend Coming This Summer
Atlanta Poly Weekend is a ton of fun and a great place to learn interesting things and meet even more interesting people. I will be presenting at the APW, along with a host of other fantastic intellectuals, practitioners, and rapscallions. More information from Billy Holder, APW Agent Provocateur. Hey folks! Atlanta Poly Weekend is coming up quicklyContinueContinue reading “Atlanta Poly Weekend Coming This Summer”