Category Archives: relationships

Four Tips for Opening Heteroflex Relationship – New Blog on Psychology Today

Image: Yellow flowers in the shape of the numeral four My most recent blog on Psychology Today provides four tips for people who are considering opening their monogamous relationships to additional partners. This blog is the second in a series of three for heteroflexible couples who are considering consensual nonmonogamy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201912/when-can-opening-heteroflex-monogamous-relationship-work#_=_

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 

Relationship Broken Add More People? New Psych Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff

In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the reasons why people in damaged relationships might not want to use polyamory to fix their broken relationship, what they might do instead, and the one caveat when polyamory can help an ailing relationships survive and even thrive. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201911/relationship-broken-add-more-people

Another Successful Event with the Sexual Health Alliance & Dr. Eli Sheff

Image: Photo of Dr. Eli Sheff surrounded by colorful blobs and the words Adventures In Unicorn Hunting This weekend I was in Austin with Heather McPherson, Dr. Jess, and the Sexual Health Alliance providing continuing education for counselors and therapists. Some audience members dressed up as unicorns for my talk The Pleasures and Dangers ofContinueContinue reading “Another Successful Event with the Sexual Health Alliance & Dr. Eli Sheff”

The New Modality Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamorous Parenting

Lydia Laurenson at the New Modality recently interviewed me about polyamorous parenting. You can find the interview here, and information about their New Modality’s kickstarter campaign here. http://thenewmodality.com/polyamorous-parenting-interview-with-researcher-dr-eli-sheff/

CBS News Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff about Polyamory

Just the documentary, Speaking Frankly on NonMonogamy : https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbsn-originals-presents-speaking-frankly-non-monogamy/ Longer news article with multiple videos:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polyamory-relationships-not-just-one-big-orgy-stigma-of-consensual-non-monogamy-cbsn-originals/ Just my interview about children with CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/children-of-polyamorous-relationships/

Stylist Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamorous Relationships

Recently I chatted with Lucy Fry from Stylist Magazine in the UK about polyamorous relationships and the article just came out. You can find it here. https://www.stylist.co.uk/long-reads/what-is-a-polyamorous-relationship-monogamous-marriage-wife-girlfriend-commitment/315872

Dame Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Is Polyamory Right For You?

Image: Black raised fist holding pencil with words FACTS MATTER in red underneath Reina Gattuso at Dame recently interviewed me for her piece How to Tell If Polyamory is Really for You You can find it at https://www.dameproducts.com/blogs/journal/how-to-tell-if-polyamory-is-really-for-you

Chattanooga Start-Up Week Hosts Dr. Eli Sheff

Image: Dr. Eli on stage in blue dress with background reads Basecamp Thanks to the awesome folks like Madison Zimmer at Chattanooga Startup Week, I had a great experience presenting on Workplace Issues for Sex and Gender Minorities. The Basecamp space at Miller Plaza is gorgeous and the audience had a great vibe, attentive andContinueContinue reading “Chattanooga Start-Up Week Hosts Dr. Eli Sheff”