The rising popularity and public awareness of consensual nonmonogamies is a double-edged sword for many people in CNM relationships. On the one hand, more public awareness translates to greater discrimination because CNM is more recognizable and some people view it as a rising threat. On the other hand, the significant upswing in public awareness andContinue reading “Shifting Legal Landscape for People in Consensually NonMonogamous Relationships”
Author Archives: Dr. Elisabeth "Eli" Sheff, PhD, CASA, CSE
Prevalence of BDSM: What the Research Says
Initially popularized in the United States by artists like Robert Mapelthorpe and Patti Smith, BDSM imagery gained even more public attention with mainstream books and movies from the 50 Shades of Gray series. BDSM and kinky sex have become so mainstream that now it can be difficult to tell who exactly is kinky. This blogContinue reading “Prevalence of BDSM: What the Research Says”
Distinguishing Between BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence: New Blog on Psychology Today
My newest blog on Psychology Today explores the differences between BDSM/kinky sex and Intimate Parnter Violence. While they might look the same on the surface, they are actually quite different on numerous levels! Find out how to distinguish between the two at the link below. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202510/distinguishing-between-bdsm-and-intimate-partner-violence
Polyamorous Families with Children Continuing Education Workshop THIS FRIDAY
If you are a counselor, therapist, educator, or other professional who serves families with children and want to develop cultural competency with polyamorous families, please join us this Friday for an online workshop! Using data from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study (1996 – present), Dr. Elisabeth Sheff presents findings relevant to families with multiple adults.Continue reading “Polyamorous Families with Children Continuing Education Workshop THIS FRIDAY”
Dr. Eli’s New Interviews with WebMD, London Times, and Sexology
Recently several different outlets have interviewed Dr. Eli. WebMD asked about how to define BDSM. You can find the information here https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-is-bdsm-sex Megan Agnew at the London Times asked about polycules. You can find the article here. https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/sex-relationships/article/polyamory-polycule-somerville-capital-lbt2vx20v Dr Moali with the Sexology podcast asked about soloamory. You can find the episode here. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep455-soloamory-the-ultimate-self-love-relationship/id1193611459?i=1000725667138
SSSS Hosts Panel on BDSM & the Law with Dr. Eli Sheff
On Thursday August 15, 2024 at 9 am Pacific time/Noon Eastern I will present my work on legal prosecution of cases related to BDSM for the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) BDSM / Kink special interest group (SIG) #SSSS #SexScience @sexscience_ “BDSM / Kink &Continue reading “SSSS Hosts Panel on BDSM & the Law with Dr. Eli Sheff”
Attend Polytopia to see Dr. Eli’s Presentation on Positive Polyamorous Parenting August 23 – 25
I am thrilled to be presenting at Polytopia August 24 in Portland Oregon! Polytopia is a weekend of fun, socializing, and learning hosted by Sex Positive Portland. You can find more information and tickets here https://www.sexpositiveportland.org/polytopia-2024 Hope to see you there!
Relationship Diversity Podcast Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Mono/Poly Relationships
Carrie Jeroslow with the Relationship Diversity Podcast (and also my cohost on the Bonding Hour) recently interviewed me about mixed-dynamic relationships where one person wants an exclusive sexual and/or romantic relationship and another person wants to have multiple partners. Some people in polyamorous communities call that the mono/poly dynamic. In this interview we explored theContinue reading “Relationship Diversity Podcast Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Mono/Poly Relationships”
New Psychology Today Blog with Tips for Polite Communication when Gender is Unclear
My newest post on Psychology Today explores some communication tips and food for thought when people can’t tell the gender of the folx in the social interaction. It has been promoted to an essential read! https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202407/how-to-talk-to-people-when-you-dont-know-their-gender
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.