2026 Conference Call for Proposals Now Open “Sex, Ethics, and Work” We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for SexPosCon 2026. We are looking for virtual presentations that are dynamic, interesting, diverse, and sex-positive. The theme for the 2026 conference is “Positive Sexuality Reflects Professional Ethics.” The deadline for proposals is September 14, 2025. We are acceptingContinueContinue reading “Call for Proposals: SexPosCon 2026”
Category Archives: Sex Positive
Safe Practices in Rough Sex and BDSM Explained
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the differences between rough sex and BDSM, and offer some tips about how to do both safely. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202506/what-is-the-difference-between-rough-sex-and-bdsm
Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility
Sheff Consulting is co-hosting two events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility coming in July 7 – 13 2025. On July 9 Sheff Consulting is collaborating with Melanie Moseley from Hive Love to sponsor a picnic in Overlook Park, Portland Oregon. We meet at 5 pm in the park for a potluck picnic, socializing, games, prizes,ContinueContinue reading “Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility”
We Love Consent at DanceSafe Offers Consent Resources
The wonderful folks with the We Love Consent team at Dancesafe gave me permission to post their excellent consent resources on this site. Now you, lucky readers, have access to their awesome content! You can find out more about their programs at https://dancesafe.org/ and the We Love Consent program at https://dancesafe.org/weloveconsent/ wlc_print_you-fucked-up_24x36_proof (1) (1)Download WLC_Print_Consent-Checklist_24x36_proofContinueContinue reading “We Love Consent at DanceSafe Offers Consent Resources”
How to Manage Sexual Regret? New Blog from Dr. Eli on Psychology Today
Dr. Eli’s newest blog on Psychology Today takes on the challenge of sexual regret when it was not a consent violation but you still feel weird about it.
Join Dr. Eli for Two Events for Open’s Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy
Dr. Eli Sheff is joining Open for the Week of Visibility for NonMonogamy with two events — one online and one in person.
Loving Without Boundaries Interviews Dr. Eli & Other Scholars Named Top 10 Polyamory Experts
Kitty Chambliss recently interviewed Dr. Eli Sheff and other polyamory experts for her podcast Loving Without Boundaries
Summer 2024 Webinars with Dr. Eli Sheff
Dr. Eli Sheff is presenting several workshops this summer online, such as distinguishing between consensual nonmonogamy and sex addiction for AASECT continuing education credits and parenting in polyamorous families, as well as several Bonding Hour interviews.
Mono/CNM Mixed Orientation Structured Support Group Waitlist Open Now
Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is offering a six week series of structured support meetings designed to assist people in mixed monogamous/consensually nonmonogamous relationships to explore their boundaries, talk with others in a similar situation, get support, and consider possible compromises. Waitlist is open now, contact Dr. Eli for more information
Decolonising Love Hosts Dr. Eli Sheff on Instagram Live May 19 4 pm Pacific
Join us today at 4 pm Pacific for an Instagram Live with Decolonising Love and Dr. Eli Sheff talking about polyamory and happy consensually nonmonogamous relationships