Candice Jalili recently interviewed me for two articles for New York Magazine: Your Complete Guide to Making An Open Relationship Work, includes advice from sex therapist Courtney Watson, In 8 Signs a Monogamous Relationship Isn’t For You, Jalili gets it almost complete right, except for number 6. Rather than jealousy, anxiety, or insecurity being “almost disloyal”ContinueContinue reading “New York Magazine Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
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Language and Why it Matters New Psychology Today Blog
In “Polyamory, Consensual Non-Monogamy, or AltSex?”– my newest blog on Psychology Today — I explore the possible words for people in multiple openly conducted romantic relationships. Image is of the phrase “Words Have Power” written in white chalk on a blackboard surrounded by gray stone.
Dr. Eli Sheff’s 2018 Schedule (So Far)
While my schedule is still evolving, these are the events that are firmly planned so far. Please consider attending one of these events near you! Dr. Eli Sheff’s Schedule for 2018 February 11 – 14 Atlanta, GA Lifestyle Live! Coaching Conference March 23 and 24 Austin, TX ContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff’s 2018 Schedule (So Far)”
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”
Submit Your Story to the Polyamorous Black American Anthology Project?
Christopher Smith has extended the deadline for submitting to his anthology until January 16, 2018. See below for more information, and you can find the full call for submissions here. *************************************** The Black American Polyamorous Anthology Project is an avenue for self-identifying polyamorous Blacks/African Americans/Black Americans to express; through any form written, audio orContinueContinue reading “Submit Your Story to the Polyamorous Black American Anthology Project?”
Philadelphia Inquirer Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamorous Love
Anna Orso at the Philadelphia Inquirer interviewed me for this story. While there is very little of what I said in the actual story, it does a great job of discussing diversity in polyamorous communities.
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”
Southwest Love Fest Coming to Tuscon April 2018, Early Bird Tickets Save $35
The Southwest Love Fest 2018 is happening in Tuscon, Arizona, April 6 – 8 at the Hotel City Center downtown. In addition to me, Dr. Eli Sheff, there will be a host of other exciting speakers, from Cunning Minx and Kevin Patterson to Ruby Bouie Johnson and the crew at the Multiamory podcast, and more!ContinueContinue reading “Southwest Love Fest Coming to Tuscon April 2018, Early Bird Tickets Save $35”
Business Insider Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff for Two Stories
Lindsay Dodgson at Business Insider interviewed me a couple of weeks ago and recently wrote two stories from that interview, one on unicorn hunting and one on jealousy. http://uk.businessinsider.com/why-unicorn-hunting-in-polyamorous-relationships-isnt-a-good-idea-2017-11 http://uk.businessinsider.com/people-with-multiple-partners-really-might-not-feel-jealousy-2017-11
Three or More Parents Legally? New Psychology Today Blog
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the legal intricacies of the “Rule of Two” and legal moves to expand the number of parents children are allowed to have legally. The image is of four people in silhouette: two adults holding hands in an arch over two children. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201711/multiple-parents-legally#_=_