Join a Study on Polycules: Paid Research Opportunity

Poly Networks Flyer (1)Download 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.

How and Why to use Active Voice in Social Science Writing

Image by Andrew Toskin What is passive voice? Passive voice is a grammatical construction where the subject receives the action rather than performing it. In other words, it puts the thing that is being done before the thing that is doing it (such as this sentence). Active voice is when the author starts the sentenceContinueContinue reading “How and Why to use Active Voice in Social Science Writing”

Celebrate Positive Sexuality: Register for Free!

Please join me and the Center for Positive Sexuality for Positive Sexuality Day this coming Sunday August 31 from noon to 4 pm Pacific time. It is an online celebration offering free edutainment about ethics, research, therapy, pornography, publishing, forensic interviewing, and a trivia game with prizes! The schedule is live now and you canContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Positive Sexuality: Register for Free!”

Register Now for Positive Sexuality Day: Edutainment Awaits

https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/97bddfa3-da39-43b4-bbbc-2859963a33ac/events/vevt:4d98e47d-3ad9-494c-a1a3-673f4fc7cfc7/home/story Register for Positive Sexuality Day on August 31, a FREE afternoon of edutainment about cutting edge research on sexualities, ethics, publishing, pornography, and BDSM! https://positivesexuality.org/events/positive-sexuality-day-2025/

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!

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”

Sexuality Scholars Virtual Symposium 2024: Presenting Research and Hosting Events

Join Dr. Eli Sheff for the Sexualities Scholars Virtual Symposium September 26 – 28 for her presentation on ethics and the best interests of children standards, as well as the two events she is hosting: a lunch room and a topical speed networking room for Family Studies

Participate in Online Research on Relationship Identities at UCSC?

Dan Cupolsky is a PhD student conducting research on relationships and identities who is seeking participants in an online study.

Women’s Sexual Fluidity with Dr. Lisa Diamond on the Bonding Hour 8 pm Eastern Nov. 30

Image: Person who appears to be a white woman with spiky dark hair, eye glasses and a teal shirt on a square with words Bonding Hour with Dr. Lisa Diamond Please join us on Thursday November 30 at 8pm Eastern time for a free discussion with Dr. Lisa Diamond about her research on sexual fluidityContinueContinue reading “Women’s Sexual Fluidity with Dr. Lisa Diamond on the Bonding Hour 8 pm Eastern Nov. 30”