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,ContinueContinue reading “Lavender Law Conference Workshop”
Category Archives: human rights
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. ItContinueContinue reading “Sociological Analysis of Three Veaux Survivor Narratives”
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 sexContinueContinue reading “Sex Down South Starts Today in Atlanta”
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 BlogContinueContinue reading “Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships”
Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations
What do you give the kinkster who has everything? Out of ideas for an eco-friendly gift for the polyamorous folks in your life? Consider giving them the gift of sexual freedom! By supporting one of the four non-profit organizations below, you can help to fight for your gender and sexual minority friends’ and familyContinueContinue reading “Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations”
Polyphobia, Prejudice, & Discrimination: New Psychology Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff
In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I explore the experiences that polyamorous folks report with prejudice and discrimination. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201707/polyphobia
Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions
Good news for anyone who is interested in polyamory but find Cons inaccessible for a variety of reasons. The Accessible Multi-linking and Polyamory Virtual Con, is taking place November 3 – 5 at an Internet-capable screen near you. AMaP is a fully online con designed to be accessible to people who usually can’tContinueContinue reading “Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions”
10 Things Well-Meaning White People Should Stop Doing
As a white liberal – and I mean whiiiiiiiiite some lily white shit white – I never intend to be racist. As a white, lower-middle-class, cis-gendered woman, I have been marinated in white privilege since I was born. Squaring these two opposites – not wanting to be a racist but having white privilege in aContinueContinue reading “10 Things Well-Meaning White People Should Stop Doing”
Black People Kink Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Dominus Blue and baby j from Black People Kink recently interviewed me for their new podcast. You can check it out at https://www.blackpeoplekink.com/podcast-2/
Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit Still Accepting Proposals
Do you have something to say about the intersection of sexual freedom and social justice? If so, then please consider submitting a proposal for a panel or workshop at the Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit scheduled for Washington DC August 3 – 6, 2017. Proposals are due by Monday February 6. For more information click hereContinueContinue reading “Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit Still Accepting Proposals”