Category Archives: Media

Review of Ascension

Some of you have probably already read Jacqueline Koyanagi’s wonderful science fiction adventure Ascension, because it was published in 2013. Those of you who enjoy sci fi and have not yet had a chance to read this excellent book are in for a treat. A blend of a closely-knit crew on semi-legal runs throughout theContinueContinue reading “Review of Ascension”

The Mic looks at Whiteness in Polyamory

The Mic recently published Kaitlyn Mitchell’s article “There’s a Big Problem in Polyamory that no one is Talking About” Mitchell interviewed me for the piece and did a great job interpreting the I published with Corie Hammers in 2011, “The Privilege of Perversities.” Check it out and let me know what you think.

Adorable submission to inspire your thoughts, please write something for POLYCULE

Christine submitted this great little vignette for my new anthology on polyamorous families, Stories from the Polycule, and said I could post it in a call for further submissions. It made me smile, and I am hoping that it will inspire some of you to contribute your own adorable tidbits. Conversation with my four yearContinueContinue reading “Adorable submission to inspire your thoughts, please write something for POLYCULE”

Responding to Polyphobia and Rude Comments

https://elisabethsheff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/angry-white-man-yelling-outside.jpg?w=300 On November 7, 2014, John D. posted a comment in response to one of my Psychology Today blogs, “Does Polyamory Work?.” In his comment, John D. assumes that polyamory is obviously pathological and an excuse for inhumane and slavish behavior. This response, just one of the many, many like it that I have receivedContinueContinue reading “Responding to Polyphobia and Rude Comments”

LGBT Communities World Wide Take Two Steps Forward but One Step Back

There are a lot of newsworthy developments surrounding LGBT+ communities around the world right now. For example, knowing full well that he’ll be faced with a steep uphill battle, it seems that Pope Francis is on a mission to welcome LGBT+ community members and encouraging others of the Catholic faith to do the same. CBSContinueContinue reading “LGBT Communities World Wide Take Two Steps Forward but One Step Back”

Two New Reviews of The Polyamorists Next Door

REVIEW ONE Ken Haslam reviewed The Polyamorists Next Door for the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2014.929648 Haslam says of the book: “I come away from this book with the impression that the polyamory community is on the cutting edge of social research and by trial and error they are learning those sexual, communication,ContinueContinue reading “Two New Reviews of The Polyamorists Next Door”

Poly Living Conference in Philadelphia February 7-9, Tickets Still Available

There are a limited number of tickets left for the 9th annual Poly Living Conference that begins this Friday, February 21, in Philadelphia. This year’s key note address from respected poly community leader Anita Wagner Illig promises to be be educational and entertaining, and the other 19 workshops cover topics ranging from BDSM to Religion,ContinueContinue reading “Poly Living Conference in Philadelphia February 7-9, Tickets Still Available”

Hear Elisabeth Sheff Live on Sex Out Loud with Tristan Taormino

Listen to me Friday January 17, 5 pm PST/8 pm EST on Tristan Taormino’s radio show “Sex Out Loud” on The VoiceAmerica Network. http://sexoutloudradio.com. Call in to talk to me and Tristan LIVE: 866-472-5788.