Fall 2026 Events for CNM & BDSM Relationships with Dr. Eli
This fall of 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting time filled with fun and learning! Here are some of the things I am doing that you might want to join. Overlapping CNM & BDSM CE Workshop at Sexology Outsiders The Sexual Health Alliance is hosting the Sexology Outsiders, Advanced Clinical Perspectives, &…
S//xology Outsiders Training: Understanding Diverse Desires
Join me on September 5–6, 2026, for the S//xual Health Alliance’s S//xology Outsiders: Advanced Clinical Perspectives & Hidden Worlds of Desire—a live, online professional training exploring the identities, relationships, practices, and desires that many clinicians and helping professionals receive little or no formal education about. I will be teaching about the intersections between consensual nonmonogamies/polyamory…
Exploring Polyamory: Insights from Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
Dr. Nicole Thompson recently interviewed me for their Modern Anarchy podcast where we discussed rates of infidelity, the reality of threesomes, and current research on polyamory. https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/32cc67bf/277-do-educated-women-choose-polyamory-dr-elisabeth-sheff
Understanding Neurodiverse Sexuality Challenges
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore some of the sexual issues that face neurodiverse people and how they and their partners can address them to create a happy, satisfying sex life together. You can find it at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202608/neurodiverse-sexuality-and-common-challenges
Polyamory and Monogamy: My Research and Journey Featured on NY Times Modern Love
Recently I had a delightful interview with the folks at New York Times Modern Love podcast about my research on polyamorous families with children, as well as my personal experiences of studying polyamory and deciding that I am monogamous at heart. You can find the podcast here. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/podcasts/polyamory-dating-elisabeth-sheff.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.Gpes.QibeSHbiv5sg
Join Our Workshop on Non-Monogamy Satisfaction
In celebration of OPEN’s Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy, join us on July6 for “Cultivating Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy.” Learn from the researchon relationship satisfaction in polyamory and CNM and gain insight to makeyour relationship more joyful. This virtual workshop offers AASECT CEU’s. Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-satisfaction-in-non-monogamy-tickets-1991084669846 The dynamic duo of Tamara Pincus, LICSW and Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff…
Cultivating Relationship Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy: Sign Up Now!
In honor of the Week of CNM Visibility sponsored by OPEN, Tamara Pincus and Elisabeth Sheff are hosting a workshop on relationship satisfaction for folks in multiple-partner relationships. Join us on July 6 4 to 5:30 pm (Pacific time) for an informative discussion that includes a summary of the research on relationship satisfaction from Dr.…
Progress on Polyamory Legal Protections in Portland
Jake Thomas, a reporter at the Guardian, recently interviewed me about the progress that folks in polyamorous relationships are making towards protections in local arenas — specifically Portland Oregon. You can find the article herehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/polyamory-legal-protections
Join a Study on Polycules: Paid Research Opportunity
Researchers from Northwestern University, Chapman University, and UC Davis are studying the ways in which polycules connect and communicate. If you are at least18 years old and have at least two partners, consider participating in this paid study supported by the Polyamory Foundation. See the flyer above for more information.
Exploring Sustainable Polyamory in Today’s Society
In response to Lindy West’s new book, Holly Baxter at the Independent recently interviewed me about the possibility that polyamory and other forms of consensual nonmonogamy are sustainable. Refreshingly, Baxter offers quite a balanced view of CNM. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/lindy-west-adult-braces-polyamory-b2946483.html
Insights from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study
Recently the lovely folks at Equilibria Podcast interviewed me about my Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study. We discussed child care, the distribution of labor, and how (these) kids from polyamorous families turn out. You can find it on Spotify and You Tube! Spotify (search “Mental Health Supra Omnia”): YouTube:
Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support
If you are in a mixed-dynamic relationship where one person wants exclusivity and another wants an open relationship and you could use some help figuring out how to manage it, consider joining us for an online support group the second Wednesday of every month. This coming February 11 and 5 pm Pacific time/8 pm Eastern…
2026 SexPosCon Virtual Conference Registration Now Open
Registration is Open Register Today! The 2026 conference is entirely virtual. Times for the conference are centered on U.S. Eastern Standard Time for the convenience of the majority of the presenters. Sessions will be recorded and recordings will be made available to all registrants for a limited time. Current Conference ScheduleMeet the Presenters Become a Conference…
Unlock Your Relationship Insights with Our Free Report
After a decade of development, the Bonding Project is pilot testing our novel romance test and relationship archetype results! As a thank you to all of the folks who have given us the data to build these extensive results and craft archetypes for each type of bonder, we are offering the full report for free…
Enhance Your Love Life: The Power of Post-Sex Communication
The shortened blog that meets the Psychology Today editors’ requirements is up now — check it out to see if you can spot the differences! This post offers tips for folks who want to become better lovers using post-sex communication.
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One of a handful of global experts on polyamory and the foremost international expert on children in polyamorous families, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff has studied sex and gender minority families for over 30 years.
Sheff’s television appearances include CNN, and the National Geographic, and she has given hundreds of radio, podcast, print, and television interviews with sources from Vouge and BuzzFeed to the New York Times and National Public Radio.