Do you need an ugly holiday sweater to wear to that poly-friendly party? Then you have got to check out the ugly sweater fundraiser these creative folks have put together to support their book on polyamorous fairytales. They have two adorably “ugly” long sleeve shirts, one that reads “All I want for Christmas is you and you andContinue reading “Holiday shirt fundraiser for book on polyamorous fairytales”
Category Archives: Families
Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23
If you are going to be in the Austin, Texas area, please consider joining me for a book talk. I will be reading from my new book, Stories from the Polycule, at BookWoman, Austin’s premier feminist bookstore, at 7pm on Monday November 23. I hope to see you there! BookWoman 5501 North LamarContinue reading “Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23”
Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains
This first year of the Sex Down South conference was FANTASTIC!!!!!! Tons of fun, lots of new ideas, great people to chat with, and so many amazing sessions it was difficult to choose what amazing thing I got to learn next. Lucky for us, the organizers plan to do it again next October so startContinue reading “Sex Down South Conference Tons of Fun with Sexy Brains”
Two New Blog Posts on Psychology Today
I have posted two new entries on my Psychology Today blog, Fear of Damage to Kids in Poly Families and Resilience in Polyamorous Families
Review of Women in Relationships with Bisexual Men: Bi Men By Women
Women in Relationships with Bisexual Men: Bi Men By Women is yet another triumph for Dr. Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli. In her ongoing quest to examine the borderlands between/around dichotomous positions, Pallotta-Chiarolli has produced a sophisticated discussion of the intersections of sexuality, gender, race, ethnicity, class, and social institutions like healthcare and religion. Defying the misrepresentation andContinue reading “Review of Women in Relationships with Bisexual Men: Bi Men By Women”
Designer Relationships a Delight
I recently read Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson’s new book Designer Relationships and loved it! A deceptively modest little book, it is short enough to read in one long sitting or several shorter ones. Do not be fooled by the demure length, however, because Michales and Johnson pack some huge ideas in to this pint-sizedContinue reading “Designer Relationships a Delight”
Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks
I just returned from the Woodhull Alliance for Sexual Freedom’s annual Summit and had a fantastic time. This is my second trip to the Woodhull Summit so I knew to expect some great conversation with interesting people, and I was not disappointed. Seven great things keep running around in my head as I reflect onContinue reading “Six Reasons Why the Woodhull Summit Completely Rocks”
Review of Ascension
Some of you have probably already read Jacqueline Koyanagi’s wonderful science fiction adventure Ascension, because it was published in 2013. Those of you who enjoy sci fi and have not yet had a chance to read this excellent book are in for a treat. A blend of a closely-knit crew on semi-legal runs throughout theContinue reading “Review of Ascension”
Adorable submission to inspire your thoughts, please write something for POLYCULE
Christine submitted this great little vignette for my new anthology on polyamorous families, Stories from the Polycule, and said I could post it in a call for further submissions. It made me smile, and I am hoping that it will inspire some of you to contribute your own adorable tidbits. Conversation with my four yearContinue reading “Adorable submission to inspire your thoughts, please write something for POLYCULE”
The Polyamorists Next Door has come out, buy it December 15th
I am thrilled to announce that my new book, The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Families and Relationships has just come out in hardback and ebook from the publisher Rowman and Littlefield. Please purchase your copy on December 15 at If everyone who is interested buys a copy on December 15 then it has aContinue reading “The Polyamorists Next Door has come out, buy it December 15th”