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/polyamoryContinueContinue reading “S//xology Outsiders Training: Understanding Diverse Desires”
Category Archives: consent
Ruff & Tumble Kink Conference 2025 in Missoula
October 3 & 4, Missoula Montana The OH Hi Collective presents its second annual Ruff & Tumble Kink Conference at the University of Montana. Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff presents on How to Avoid Legal Prosecution for Consensual Kink on Saturday, October 4. Get ready for a wild ride of education with OH Hi Collective, The Branch CenterContinueContinue reading “Ruff & Tumble Kink Conference 2025 in Missoula”
Understanding Consensual Non-Consent in BDSM
My most recent blog on Psychology Today explores the #bdsm practice of #ConsensualNonConsent. Should out to Debby Herbenick and their awesome research on #CNC, as well as the fantastic information on #consent from the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) who advocate for #ExplicitandPriorPermission. Image: Two people who appear to be women in lingere facingContinueContinue reading “Understanding Consensual Non-Consent in BDSM”
We Love Consent at DanceSafe Offers Consent Resources
The wonderful folks with the We Love Consent team at Dancesafe gave me permission to post their excellent consent resources on this site. Now you, lucky readers, have access to their awesome content! You can find out more about their programs at https://dancesafe.org/ and the We Love Consent program at https://dancesafe.org/weloveconsent/ wlc_print_you-fucked-up_24x36_proof (1) (1)Download WLC_Print_Consent-Checklist_24x36_proofContinueContinue reading “We Love Consent at DanceSafe Offers Consent Resources”
Distinguishing Between BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence Continiung Education Webinar March 20
Continuing Education Workshop for counselors, therapists, educators, nurses, and kinky folks who want to learn more about the differencdes between intimate partner violence/abuse and BDSM
Dealing with Boundary Violations Continuing Education Course with Dr. Eli Sheff
Online continuing education course about consent violations in sexual relationships for counselors, therapists, and educators coming February 28
Breath Play VS Choking New Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff on Psychology Today
What is the difference between breath play and choking? Read this Psychology Today blog to find out.
Many people enjoy choking during sex, but it can be very dangerous so breath players should be careful and learn to do it right.
Workshops and Support Groups with Dr. Eli Sheff Fall 2023
Please join me this fall for my workshop series hosted by the Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment & Education https://tamarapincus.com/ You can find more information about these and other Pincus Center workshops at https://tamarapincus.com/events/ Mono/CNM Mixed Relationship Support Group Ongoing, every other Monday at 7 pm Eastern US time September 18 – December 11. RemainingContinueContinue reading “Workshops and Support Groups with Dr. Eli Sheff Fall 2023”
Listen to Dr. Eli’s Interview on Modern Anarchy Podcast
Listen to Dr. Eli’s newest podcast interview on Modern Anarchy