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”

Is Polyamory Genetically Based?

I don’t know either, but these folks are trying to find out. If you identify as polyamorous and would consider participating in a research study investigating a potential genetic influence on polyamory, check out the information below. Polyamory Personal Genomics Study The citizen scientists over at DIYGenomics are recruiting volunteers for an opt-in genomics studyContinue reading “Is Polyamory Genetically Based?”

The Polyamorous Possibility and Fear of the OTHER

  Why do some people feel threatened by other peoples’ sexual orientations? There are two primary reasons why some people are threatened by others’ sexual variation: religious/moral judgment that it is wrong to have sex for fun, and fear. Fear of difference, fear of their own desires, fear of the unknown. First, moral disdain. NumerousContinue reading “The Polyamorous Possibility and Fear of the OTHER”

One more DragonCon presentation

In addition to the first three Science Track panels in the other post, I have one more Skeptic Track presentation I would like to mention. On Monday 9/2 I present Kids in Poly Families: Debunking Legal Myths at 10 am in the Skeptic track wing of the Hilton. Hope to see you there! If youContinue reading “One more DragonCon presentation”