As home of a thriving film industry, the Black Glitterati, and the largest gay population between Miami and Washington DC, Atlanta is a city of rich cultural diversity. One of the elements of that diversity shows up in the incredible range of relationship and sexuality related cons to which the lovely city of Atlanta playsContinueContinue reading “Sexuality and Relationship Related Conventions in Atlanta”
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AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out
The Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event is less than two weeks away, and seats are going fast. I will be joining a team of local mental health professionals to present a special CEU workshop for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers interested in learning how to better support clients in alternative relationship styles. Despite efforts toContinueContinue reading “AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out”
Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event
Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event Atlanta March 12
The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31
If you are going to be in the Denver area January 30 and 31, consider joining me with the Center for Alternative Lifestyles for a weekend of talks on consensual non-monogamies and their related social and legal issues. Schedule Saturday January 30, 2016 10 – 11:30: Types of Consensual Non-Monogamy and When they Work 12:30ContinueContinue reading “The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31”
InfinityCon Presentations February 6 and 7
With fabulous altsex folks like Cunning Minx, Franklin Veaux, Eve Rickert, and Marla Stewart, InfinityCon is coming to the Crowne Plaza Hotel near the Atlanta airport. I am thrilled to be presenting the keynote address Alternative Families, Cultural Influences, and Chosen Kinship at 5pm on Saturday, February 6. My other presentations are on Friday February 5, withContinueContinue reading “InfinityCon Presentations February 6 and 7”
Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains
This first year of the Sex Down South conference was FANTASTIC!!!!!! Tons of fun, lots of new ideas, great people to chat with, and so many amazing sessions it was difficult to choose what amazing thing I got to learn next. Lucky for us, the organizers plan to do it again next October so startContinueContinue reading “Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains”
Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks
I just returned from the Woodhull Alliance for Sexual Freedom’s annual Summit and had a fantastic time. This is my second trip to the Woodhull Summit so I knew to expect some great conversation with interesting people, and I was not disappointed. Seven great things keep running around in my head as I reflect onContinueContinue reading “Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks”
One more DragonCon presentation
In addition to the first three Science Track panels in the other post, I have one more Skeptic Track presentation I would like to mention. On Monday 9/2 I present Kids in Poly Families: Debunking Legal Myths at 10 am in the Skeptic track wing of the Hilton. Hope to see you there! If youContinueContinue reading “One more DragonCon presentation”
Unicorn Hunting, Poly Kids Speak, and Queer Academia, Oh My! See Elisabeth Sheff at Frolicon
See Elisabeth Sheff at Frolicon March 28-31, 2013 at the Sheraton Gateway hotel in Atlanta Georgia. You can find more information about the Frolicon Think Track at http://frolicon.hugme.org/?page_id=71 Friday from 5 to 6:30 pm Dr. Sheff will present “Freaky academia: Being Queer at the University” in Brussels: Queerness can encompass a wide variety of identities and practices,ContinueContinue reading “Unicorn Hunting, Poly Kids Speak, and Queer Academia, Oh My! See Elisabeth Sheff at Frolicon”
Guest Blog on Fifty Shades of Grey
This is a guest blog written by Mandy Traut. Mandy Traut, a graduate of Antioch University, is a sex-positive, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with a private practice in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Her practice, New Connections Counseling, is geared towards serving more self-aware adult clients who need guidance in fostering their growth,ContinueContinue reading “Guest Blog on Fifty Shades of Grey”