Relationship Coach Specializing in Polyamory, BDSM & Families with Children
Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff
One of a handful of global experts on polyamory and the foremost international expert on children in polyamorous families, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff has studied gender and families of sexual minorities for the last 25 years.
Sheff’s television appearances include CNN, and the National Geographic, and she has given hundreds of radio, podcast, print, and television interviews with sources from Radio Slovenia to National Public Radio, the Sunday London Times to the Boston Globe and Newsweek.
Relationship Coaching
Ongoing coaching sessions to help nonmonogamous, kinky, and queer folx identify relationship patterns, clarify boundaries, and improve communication skills to support thriving relationships.
Community Edutainment
Great opportunities for folx to learn about themselves, laugh, and consider some things they just might want to try out later.
Media Consulting
Dr. Eli Sheff is one of the leading experts on consensual non-monogamy in the United States and the foremost academic expert on polyamorous families with children worldwide, sharing her expertise with prestigious media outlets like CNN, the New York Times, and NPR.
Expert Witness and Legal Consultant
Dr. Eli Sheff is an expert in sex and gender minorities, with specialties in polyamory, BDSM, and LGBTQ+ legal issues. Sheff has served as an expert in criminal, civil, family, and military cases.
Corporate and Public Speaking
With an informative, entertaining, and accessible speaking style, Dr. Eli Sheff designs and conducts seminars on sex, race, and gender diversity for corporations, nonprofits, universities and health professionals.
Academic and Publication Coaching
Dr. Eli Sheff provides a wide range of professional writing services. From structuring, proposing, writing, and publishing a book to publishing journal articles from masters theses and dissertations, Sheff uses her decades of experience to guide writers in their success.
Dr. Eli’s most Recent Blog Posts
Progress on Polyamory Legal Protections in Portland
Jake Thomas, a reporter at the Guardian, recently interviewed me about the progress that folks in polyamorous relationships are making towards protections in local arenas — specifically Portland Oregon. You can find the article herehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/polyamory-legal-protections
Join a Study on Polycules: Paid Research Opportunity
Researchers from Northwestern University, Chapman University, and UC Davis are studying the ways in which polycules connect and communicate. If you are at least18 years old and have at least two partners, consider participating in this paid study supported by the Polyamory Foundation. See the flyer above for more information.
Exploring Sustainable Polyamory in Today’s Society
In response to Lindy West’s new book, Holly Baxter at the Independent recently interviewed me about the possibility that polyamory and other forms of consensual nonmonogamy are sustainable. Refreshingly, Baxter offers quite a balanced view of CNM. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/lindy-west-adult-braces-polyamory-b2946483.html
Insights from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study
Recently the lovely folks at Equilibria Podcast interviewed me about my Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study. We discussed child care, the distribution of labor, and how (these) kids from polyamorous families turn out. You can find it on Spotify and You Tube! Spotify (search “Mental Health Supra Omnia”): YouTube:
Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support
If you are in a mixed-dynamic relationship where one person wants exclusivity and another wants an open relationship and you could use some help figuring out how to manage it, consider joining us for an online support group the second Wednesday of every month. This coming February 11 and 5 pm Pacific time/8 pm Eastern…
2026 SexPosCon Virtual Conference Registration Now Open
Registration is Open Register Today! The 2026 conference is entirely virtual. Times for the conference are centered on U.S. Eastern Standard Time for the convenience of the majority of the presenters. Sessions will be recorded and recordings will be made available to all registrants for a limited time. Current Conference ScheduleMeet the Presenters Become a Conference…
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About
Dr. Elisabeth Sheff is one of a handful of global academic experts on polyamory, and the foremost academic expert on children in polyamorous families. Sheff specializes in diversity and underserved populations.
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