The second in my blog series on kids in polyamorous families just went up today — you can find it at https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201704/children-in-polyamorous-families-part-2
Category Archives: Research
New Study of Polyamorous Relationships – Ryan Witherspoon
Ryan Witherspoon, a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Student at the California School of Professional Psychology, is conducting research on polyamorous relationships. Please consider participating. Participate in a survey about polyamorous relationships! If you are in a polyamorous or other type of consensually non-monogamous, where all parties involved understand and agree that complete monogamy is notContinueContinue reading “New Study of Polyamorous Relationships – Ryan Witherspoon”
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/
Children in Polyamorous Families Pt. 1, Psych Today Blog by Dr. Eli Sheff
My most recent post on Psychology Today is the first in a series on children in polyamorous families and focuses on their age-dependent experiences and three reasons these kids seem to be in such good shape. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201704/children-in-polyamorous-families-part-1
Dr. Eli Sheff to Speak at Conference in Spain June 16 – 18
In my first international keynote address, I will be speaking at Foro Poliamor, a polyamory convention that will take place in the countryside of Catalonia, Spain. For more information see http://foropoliamor.org/es/ponentes/
New York Magazine Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
In their new article, the Science of Polyamory, New York Magazine interviews Dr. Eli Sheff about child custody in polyamorous families. http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2017/03/science-of-polyamory-open-relationships-and-nonmonogamy.html
Participate in Research on Male Metamours?
survey-recruitment-fliersurvey-recruitment-fliersurvey-recruitment-flier Posted for Alex Bove, a colleague on PolyResearchers. survey-recruitment-fliersurvey-recruitment-fliersurvey-recruitment-flier Posted for Alex Bove, a colleague on PolyResearchers. The study seeks to recruit a diverse group of polyamorous men who are willing to talk about their interactions with male metamours (i.e. their partner’s partners). I am conducting this research for my doctoral dissertation, with the intention ofContinueContinue reading “Participate in Research on Male Metamours?”
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”
Loving Without Boundaries Podcast with Kitty & JJ Chambliss & Dr. Eli Sheff Talking Poly Families
In this podcast Kitty Chambliss of Loving Without Boundaries chats with me and her husband JJ about poly family life. http://lovingwithoutboundaries.com/2016/09/14/podcast-interview-dr-sheff-on-family-with-kittys-husband-jj-chambliss/
Participate in Research on Gender Dynamics in Polyamorous & Swinging Relationships?
Michelle Wolkomir, Ph.D., is a sociologist at Centenary College in LA, and she is conducting research that examines gender dynamics in multiple partner relationships. She needs to interview 60 volunteers, 30 polyamorists and 30 swingers for the study. REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS As a sociologist who studies gender and sexuality at Centenary College (seewww.centenary.edu/academics/sociology/faculty [and clickContinueContinue reading “Participate in Research on Gender Dynamics in Polyamorous & Swinging Relationships?”