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”
Category Archives: Sex
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
Distinguishing Between BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence Continiung Education Webinar March 20
Continuing Education Workshop for counselors, therapists, educators, nurses, and kinky folks who want to learn more about the differencdes between intimate partner violence/abuse and BDSM
The Skimm Interviews Dr. Eli About Spicing Up Your Sex Life
the Skimm interviewed Dr. Eli about how to spice up a sex life
National Post Interviews Dr. Eli on New Trends in Consensual NonMonogamies
This interview with Dr. Eli Sheff and Sharon Kirkey from the National Post explores consensual nonmonogamies and has a written and a video component.
Breath Play VS Choking New Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff on Psychology Today
What is the difference between breath play and choking? Read this Psychology Today blog to find out.
Many people enjoy choking during sex, but it can be very dangerous so breath players should be careful and learn to do it right.
Women Revolutionizing Public Sex New Psychology Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff
Women have changed the ways people have public sex and opened new clubs for orgies