Founders of Jujumama Love Academy and long-time polyamorous leaders Carl and Kenya Stevens gave me a great interview about the African roots of multiple partner relationships and how African Americans are doing polyamory today. Interview with Kenya and Carl Stevens K= Kenya C= Carl E= Eli E: How did you get involved in polyamory? K:Continue reading “Interview With Kenya and Carl Stevens”
Category Archives: Sex
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 at Polyamory Symposium Vienna June 7
I have had the pleasure to work with doctoral candidate Stefan Ossman on his dissertation about polyamory in the media, and I look forward to discussing his findings at the Symposium
Marriage and Martinis Podcast Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Recently Adam and Danielle at Marriage and Martinis interviewed me from a monogamous perspective to understand what polyamory might have to teach monogamous folks. #marriage #polyamory #love #podcast https://www.marriageandmartinis.com/podcast/episode/d525482e/conversation-with-polyamory-expert-dr-elisabeth-sheff
See Dr. Eli Sheff and others at Nerd Night in Chattanooga
Nerd Nights happen in pubs, taverns, and bars across the US, with smart people chatting about interesting ideas over alcohol. What could be better?!?!?!?! Admission is FREE Wednesday May 15 7:30 pm The Barley , 235 E MLK BLVD|Chattanooga| TN |37403|423-682-8200 This Nerd Night, sponsored by Devori Kimbro at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga,Continue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff and others at Nerd Night in Chattanooga”
National Public Radio’s 1A Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
On Monday Feb. 18 at 11 am I am interviewing on National Public Radio’s 1A to discuss polyamory with the host Joshua Johnson and a panel that includes Janet Hardy, Ron Young, and Crystal Farmer. If you have any questions you would like to ask on air, you can leave questions and comments at 855-236-1212, or use the app, 1A VoxPop. https://the1a.org/ Continue reading “National Public Radio’s 1A Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
New Psych Today Post on Fidelity in Polyamorous Relationships
My new post on Psychology Today looks at the ways polyamorous and other consensually non-monogamous relationships can have various kinds of fidelity — it’s not all about the sex! #article #fidelity #love #cheating #sexuality Image is of a smiling person with dark hair wearing a white t-shirt and denim shorts jumping high with outstretched armsContinue reading “New Psych Today Post on Fidelity in Polyamorous Relationships”
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”
Review of Is Monogamy Dead by Rosie Wilby
Review of Is Monogamy Dead? By Rosie Wilby I loved this book far more than I expected to. When I saw the number of chapters I cringed inside, thinking that I was really screwed if this book sucked and I had to slog through that many pages. To my absolute delight, instead I found myselfContinue reading “Review of Is Monogamy Dead by Rosie Wilby”
Quartz Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Recently Olivia Goldhill at Quartz interviewed me for a new piece, Polyamory is the most quietly revolutionary political weapon in the United States. You can find it here https://qz.com/1501725/polyamorous-sex-is-the-most-quietly-revolutionary-political-weapon-in-the-united-states/