NonMonogamies and Contemporary Intimacies Conference Online Sept. 24 – 26
Logo for 4th NonMonogamies and Contemporary Intimacies Econference #eNMCI2021 Non-Monogamies and Contemporary Intimacies goes online 24-26 September 2021 http://www.nmciconference.com Due to the changes and uncertainties created by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the original plan, laid out in 2019, to have the 4th NMCI in Chile was postponed, but not abandoned. In the meantime, there have... Continue Reading →
Call for Proposals: Race and Positive Sexuality at the Center for Positive Sexuality
Logo reading Center for Positive Sexuality The folks at the Center for Positive Sexuality are calling for funding proposals for research on race and positive sexuality -- see details below! Image: color photo of stack of 100 dollar bills The Center for Positive Sexuality has announced a call for proposals for research on race and positive sexuality. Proposals are due September 8, 2021. Each award is for $1000.... Continue Reading →
Discount on Dr. Ferrer’s Newest Book Love and Freedom
I am thrilled to announce that the first book in the series that I (Dr. Eli Sheff) am co-editing with Dr. Richard Sprott has come out! Those of you interested in a fascinating discussion of how relationships have been evolving and what could happen next simply must read Dr. Jorge Ferrer's new book Love and... Continue Reading →
Jorge Ferrer’s New Book in Series with Rowman & Littlefield
Image: Cover of book with pastel triangles, title reads Love and Freedom Previously I told my readers about an exciting new book series on diverse sex, gender, and relationships that I am co-editing with Dr. Richard Sprott through the publishers Rowman and Littlefield. Now I am very excited to announce that the first book in... Continue Reading →
New Yorker Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamory
Image: New Yorker logo in white against black background Andrew Solomon recently interviewed me for his piece in the New Yorker he entitled The Shape of Love. You can find it here http://andrewsolomon.com/articles/the-shape-of-love
Effing Foundation Grants Available
This is a message from Kit, the Founder and Executive Director of the Effing Foundation for Sex-Positivity: I am thrilled to announce that we are re-opening our grant program for 2020-2021! Here's the biggest news: We plan to award ten grants of $5,000 each.Our grant submission system will be open for applications from September 1 to... Continue Reading →
The Open Photo Project Offers Glimpses of Real Polyamorous Life
Image: The Open Photo Project logo of geometric shapes with hearts Years ago I had the delightful opportunity to meet Erika Kapin at the Woodhull Alliance Summit for Sexual Freedom -- a fantastic event for everyone interested in human rights for sex and gender minorities. Erika and I were both fairly broke so we shared... Continue Reading →
Get your Discounted Tickets to PolyDallas Millenium Nov 6 to 8
Image: Infograph with Open to Love November 6 - 8 2020 with butterfly puzzle heart and brown hands surrounded by designs in pink and yellow. PolyDallas Millennium Open To Love: The Virtual Experience is November 6-8, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals to get continuing education credits, and for polyamorous enthusiasts to gather... Continue Reading →
Participate in Research on CNM Relationship Maintenance?
Image: three black and white hearts nested wtihin each other Are you currently in, or have you been in a consensually non-monogamous relationship (e.g., swinging, polyamorous, or open relationship) and want to contribute to science? My colleagues and I are conducting a study looking at the practices and guidelines that people in CNM relationships follow... Continue Reading →
