Many parents dread giving the “birds and the bees” talk to our kids. In days past, this talk involved a lot of awkward silences and euphemisms. Today, however, these talks can also be used to empower our sons and daughters to safely navigate their sexual development. Unfortunately, one area of concern parents often overlook isContinueContinue reading “How To Talk About Sexting With Your Teen: Guest Post by Hilary Smith”
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Help Stories from the Polycule Win the Reader’s Choice Award
My second book, Stories From the Polycule: Real Life in Polyamorous Families, is up for the Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB award! Winning one of the awards would be really great news for the book, as it will bring it to the attention of booksellers and librarians across the country. I really hope it will bring more mainstream attention to real-life,ContinueContinue reading “Help Stories from the Polycule Win the Reader’s Choice Award”
Shape Magazine Interviews Dr. Sheff
Samantha Lefave recently interviewed me about how to have a healthy polyamorous relationship, and you can find the interview here http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/sex-and-love/how-have-healthy-polyamorous-relationship
AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out
The Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event is less than two weeks away, and seats are going fast. I will be joining a team of local mental health professionals to present a special CEU workshop for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers interested in learning how to better support clients in alternative relationship styles. Despite efforts toContinueContinue reading “AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out”
Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23
If you are going to be in the Austin, Texas area, please consider joining me for a book talk. I will be reading from my new book, Stories from the Polycule, at BookWoman, Austin’s premier feminist bookstore, at 7pm on Monday November 23. I hope to see you there! BookWoman 5501 North LamarContinueContinue reading “Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23”
Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains
This first year of the Sex Down South conference was FANTASTIC!!!!!! Tons of fun, lots of new ideas, great people to chat with, and so many amazing sessions it was difficult to choose what amazing thing I got to learn next. Lucky for us, the organizers plan to do it again next October so startContinueContinue reading “Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains”
White Fragility and the Benefits of Being Uncomfortable About Racism
The reality of racism shatters the comfortable (for white people) myth that the US today is a colorblind society which gives everyone an equal chance at everything. When that cherished myth of colorblindness is disturbed by evidence that racism is not only real but pervasive, many white folks get uncomfortable talking about racial inequality. IContinueContinue reading “White Fragility and the Benefits of Being Uncomfortable About Racism”
Two New Blog Posts on Psychology Today
I have posted two new entries on my Psychology Today blog, Fear of Damage to Kids in Poly Families and Resilience in Polyamorous Families
Dating Skills Review Podcast with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
The wonderful folks at Dating Skills Review do an entertaining podcast, and we had a great chat about skills that work on polyamory and monogamy, too. You can find the podcast at https://www.datingskillsreview.com/ep-101-successful-polyamory-strategies-elisabeth-sheff/
Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks
I just returned from the Woodhull Alliance for Sexual Freedom’s annual Summit and had a fantastic time. This is my second trip to the Woodhull Summit so I knew to expect some great conversation with interesting people, and I was not disappointed. Seven great things keep running around in my head as I reflect onContinueContinue reading “Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks”