The fantastic folks over at the always scintillating Multiamory podcast interviewed me again to check in on the emerging findings from my ongoing study of polyamorous families with children. You can find my interview and many others that would definitely be worth a listen on their site at https://www.multiamory.com/
Category Archives: consensual nonmonogamy
Polyagony New Psychology Today Post from Dr. Eli Sheff
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I introduce Jillian Deri’s term polyagony and briefly summarize Deri’s findings that she published in her book Love’s Refraction. Then I detail five of the ways that the people who have participated in my research report experiencing polyagony. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201805/polyagony-when-polyamory-goes-really-wrong The image is a photograph of a weathered grayContinueContinue reading “Polyagony New Psychology Today Post from Dr. Eli Sheff”
Practical NonMonogamy Press Release for Dr. Eli Sheff’s Workshop Tour
The press release for the Practical NonMonogamy tour is ready for release, and you can find the updated online release here and see the original version below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2018 Contact: https://elisabethsheff.com/ Scientist Dr. Eli Sheff Tackles Polyamory, Family, and Kink in Practical NonMonogamy Workshop Tour LOS ANGELES – Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff bringsContinueContinue reading “Practical NonMonogamy Press Release for Dr. Eli Sheff’s Workshop Tour”
Practical NonMonogamy Tour with Dr. Eli Sheff
Practical NonMonogamy: An empirical guide to relationship diversity and kinky sex with Dr. Eli Sheff Workshop Tour 2018 This May I will embark on an 11 city, three month road trip in the United States to provide educational and interactive workshops about polyamory and kinky sex. See the schedule below for dates in a cityContinueContinue reading “Practical NonMonogamy Tour with Dr. Eli Sheff”
Polyamorous Professionals New Psychology Today Blog
In my most recent Psychology Today blog I explain why some people might want to patronize professionals who are knowledgeable about polyamory, and suggests five places to find these PolyProfessionals. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door
Participate in Research on Compersion?
A colleague is conducting research on compersion. Please consider participating if you match the study criteria Have you ever experienced joy (rather than jealousy) when your partner(s) found love with another partner, in the context of a committed, consensually nonmonogamous relationship? If you are 21 years old or over, speak English and answered yes toContinueContinue reading “Participate in Research on Compersion?”
See Dr. Eli Sheff at the Southwest Love Fest April 6 to 8
Southwest Love Fest April 6-8, 2018 Tucson, AZ The Southwest Love Fest is a conference on consensual non-monogamy with opportunities to learn, share and connect with other like minded people. It’s an open space to find community and learn from others’ diverse relationship experiences. It’s going to be thought-provoking, transformative and all happening in a greatContinueContinue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff at the Southwest Love Fest April 6 to 8”
New York Magazine Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Candice Jalili recently interviewed me for two articles for New York Magazine: Your Complete Guide to Making An Open Relationship Work, includes advice from sex therapist Courtney Watson, In 8 Signs a Monogamous Relationship Isn’t For You, Jalili gets it almost complete right, except for number 6. Rather than jealousy, anxiety, or insecurity being “almost disloyal”ContinueContinue reading “New York Magazine Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
Language and Why it Matters New Psychology Today Blog
In “Polyamory, Consensual Non-Monogamy, or AltSex?”– my newest blog on Psychology Today — I explore the possible words for people in multiple openly conducted romantic relationships. Image is of the phrase “Words Have Power” written in white chalk on a blackboard surrounded by gray stone.
Dr. Eli Sheff’s 2018 Schedule (So Far)
While my schedule is still evolving, these are the events that are firmly planned so far. Please consider attending one of these events near you! Dr. Eli Sheff’s Schedule for 2018 February 11 – 14 Atlanta, GA Lifestyle Live! Coaching Conference March 23 and 24 Austin, TX ContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff’s 2018 Schedule (So Far)”