In my decades of studying polyamory in the United States I have seen the locus of research shift from the discipline of sociology (pretty much just me for the first 10 years) to psychology, and the Task Force on Consensual NonMonogamy is both a symptom of this shift and a significant driver. As a sectionContinue reading “APA’s Div 44 Task Force on CNM Making News”
Category Archives: Advocacy
WHO Sexual Health Survey Hackathon: Bring Your Ideas
The WHO/HRP and partners are looking for sexual/reproductive health researchers to provide creative ideas that will be used to develop a standardized sexual health survey instrument. Individuals who contribute highly ranked ideas and have relevant experience will be supported to join a 72-hour WHO/HRP hackathon in January, 2020. The hackathon will finalize the sexual healthContinue reading “WHO Sexual Health Survey Hackathon: Bring Your Ideas”
Effing Foundation Offers Grants for Sexuality Education and Art
If you are a sex-positive individual, group, or organization United States — especially if you are a member of a wide range of under-represented groups — consider applying for a grant from the Effing Foundation for Sex Positivity. But you have to jump on it right away, because the deadline for initial submissions is JULYContinue reading “Effing Foundation Offers Grants for Sexuality Education and Art”
Dr. Eli Sheff Speaking at Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs January 24-26
Join me in Palm Springs later this month. I am excited to be a presenter at the 2019 Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs, January 24-26th. In addition to bringing forward relevant information for best practices in supporting the LGBTQ community with co-occurring disorders, this conference offers:18 CE Hours, Community, Beautiful Weather, and Fun. On FridayContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Speaking at Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs January 24-26”
Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships
I just recently finished posting the newest blog on my Psychology Today site that is the second in a two blog series on consent violations in CNM. The first blog looks at minor violations such as breaking relationship agreements, and the second blog examines community responses to more serious consent violations. Blog 1: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201712/consent-violations-in-consensual-non-monogamy BlogContinue reading “Psychology Today Blog Series on Consent Violations in Polyamorous Relationships”
Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations
What do you give the kinkster who has everything? Out of ideas for an eco-friendly gift for the polyamorous folks in your life? Consider giving them the gift of sexual freedom! By supporting one of the four non-profit organizations below, you can help to fight for your gender and sexual minority friends’ and familyContinue reading “Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations”
The Kinky Cast Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
A few weeks ago I did a really fun and lighthearted interview with Woody and The Beast at the Kinky Cast and it just went up. Check it out! http://www.kinkycast.com/archive/2017-archive/198—dr-elisabeth-sheff–.html
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 hereContinue reading “Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit Still Accepting Proposals”
Help Music School Survive Discrimination Against Polyamorous Owners
The message below comes from my trusted colleague Dave Doleshal: SAVE THE MUSIC SCHOOL OWNED BY POLYAMOROUS PEOPLE! Sue Heale is currently embroiled in a nasty legal battle because of her involvement in a polyamorous relationship, and she is urgently seeking donations to help cover her mounting legal costs and to save herContinue reading “Help Music School Survive Discrimination Against Polyamorous Owners”
