Recently Sigourney Norman at Afropunk interviewed me about polyamorous families and the future of family formations. Check it out here https://afropunk.com/2025/05/polyamory-modern-love-family-dynamics
Tag Archives: relationships
Understanding the Legal Challenges of Non-Monogamous Relationships
My newest blog post on Psychology Today examines the three most common legal challenges facing consensually nonmonogamous relationships.
Explore Diverse Relationships & Mental Health Courses
If you want to learn about diverse relationships and sexualities or empower your sense of gender or body image then consider taking some of the online courses from the Pincus Center. They teach everything from BDSM to fat empowerment and flirting skills.
Understanding Consensual Non-Consent in BDSM
My most recent blog on Psychology Today explores the #bdsm practice of #ConsensualNonConsent. Should out to Debby Herbenick and their awesome research on #CNC, as well as the fantastic information on #consent from the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) who advocate for #ExplicitandPriorPermission. Image: Two people who appear to be women in lingere facingContinueContinue reading “Understanding Consensual Non-Consent in BDSM”
The Perfect Storm in Polyamorous Relationships
A pattern that can swamp polyamorous relationships emerged in the data of the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study, and Dr. Eli’s newest blog on Psychology Today explores the Perfect Storm pattern.
Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Support Group Starting February 6
Are you in a dynamic where one person wants an exclusive relationship and another person wants to have an open relationship? This mono/CNM mixed dynamic relationship has cropped up for more people than ever over the last 10 years, in part because consensual nonmonogamies have become much better known and more visible. For some peopleContinueContinue reading “Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Support Group Starting February 6”
Understanding Multiplicity and Exclusivity in Relationships
Sally with Inner Inquiry Podcast recently interviewed Dr. Eli Sheff about polyamorous relationships, multiplicity, and exclusivity. https://youtu.be/cZgjp719Sbc?si=7rajoTb_1ygCwVC-
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”
Participate in Online Research on Relationship Identities at UCSC?
Dan Cupolsky is a PhD student conducting research on relationships and identities who is seeking participants in an online study.
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.