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 →
FREE Tickets for Premier of HomoSayWhat? Tonight
Image of movie poster with broken rainbow heart and political buildings First 40 people freeUse this 100% off free coupon code: CLSfriends Homosaywhatfilm.com - put the code into eventbrite Join us tonight for the online premiere of HOMOSAYWHAT - WHO'S PUSHING HATE.The documentary, directed by Craig Bettendorf, examines how orchestrated campaigns by cultural institutions and public figures have... Continue Reading →
Celebrate Pride Month with HomoSayWhat? TONIGHT with Dr. Eli
Colorful people holding a sign reading It's Just Love with rainbow o Pride month takes it up a virtual notch with an online premier of Homosaywhat. Get your tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homosaywhat-livestreaming-event-qa-with-filmmakers-cast-expert-guests-tickets-107680752028 Right now, because we're running an 8 hour loop LIVESTREAM... this is the main link, and the video is pinned to the top https://www.facebook.com/treadingyesterday/... Continue Reading →
Act TODAY to Protect LGBT+ Healthcare Access
Image: Action Alert GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality with white feather-like icon Provider Sign-On in Support of Non-Discrimination Protections in Healthcare The administration is moving forward with plans to roll back the Healthcare Rights Law, which provides non-discrimination protections in healthcare for transgender and LGB individuals, women, people with disabilities and patients who need communication assistance in their... Continue Reading →
Research on Intersecting Sexual Identities Ends Soon
Last chance! Participate in this study from #div44cnm scholars that examines the experiences of non-monogamous #LGBTQIA folks with diverse identities. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/DiverseIDSurvey#inclusion #diversity #polyamory #openrelationships #intersectionality #lgbtq #lgbt
Dr. Eli Sheff at Chattanooga Startup Week
After attending some truly fantastic free workshops at Chattanooga Startup Week, this year I will be presenting! Come check out my workshop Gender and Sex Diversity in the Workplace on Tuesday October 22 at 2pm at Miller Plaza Pavilion on Market Street -- Startup Week Basecamp! This 1-hour workshop is free and open to the... Continue Reading →
Lavender Law Conference Workshop
This week I had the pleasure of presenting at the Lavender Law Conference in Philadelphia. As one of the few non-lawyers at the conference, I felt welcomed with open arms and learned a lot. The panels were incredibly useful and educational, and I learned very interesting things about sex workers, birth certificates, assisted reproductive technology,... Continue Reading →
Sociological Analysis of Three Veaux Survivor Narratives
For several months now I have been a member of Franklin Veaux's accountability pod, designated to help Franklin through the process of dealing with the allegations of abuse. As part of my service to the pod, I analyzed the three narratives written by some of Franklin's ex-partners and posted online. That analysis appears below. It... Continue Reading →
Sex Down South Starts Today in Atlanta
One of my very favorite sex cons in Atlanta (and there are some FABULOUS sex cons in ATL, so it has some serious competition 🙂 ) is the truly inspirational Sex Down South. The con starts today, and I will be there presenting the Non-Monogamy Mismatch, as well as hanging out with some fantastic sex... Continue Reading →
Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships
I just recently finished posting the newest blog on my Psychology Today site that is the second in a two blog series on consent violations in CNM. The first blog looks at minor violations such as breaking relationship agreements, and the second blog examines community responses to more serious consent violations. Blog 1: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201712/consent-violations-in-consensual-non-monogamy Blog... Continue Reading →