Elisabeth Sheff's Blog, page 5

The Second Wave of Consensual Nonmonogamy in the U.S.

The second wave of consensual nonmonogamy was highlighted by the influence of swinging, group marriage, and communes.

A Select History of Consensual Nonmonogamies in the US

This first post in a series of three explores the roots of CNM and polyamory in 19th-century anarchy, feminism, and transcendentalism.

Managing Information About Consensual Non-Monogamy in Children's Social Worlds

Some families can be completely open about their polyamorous relationships, and others have to work harder to manage that information. This blog explains how to let kids take the lead.

How to Talk to Children about Polyamory

Polyamorous parents often must consider what to say to their children about their relationship style. This blog offers tips for making that conversation go smoothly.

Should You Come Out to Your Kids if You Are Polyamorous?

When should parents come out to their kids as polyamorous, and when is it better to keep that information private?

Sexual Variety for Polyamorists and Kinksters

The fourth in a series on the intersections between polyamory and BDSM, this post explains the sexual interactions that polyamorists and kinksters are able to negotiate.

Defining Consent in BDSM and Multiple-Partner Relationships

Both polyamorous and BDSM communities place great importance on consent.

Crafting Consent in Kinky and Multiple-Partner Relationships

Examining the overlap between polyamory and BDSM communities and the importance both place on consent.

3 Things Kinksters and Polyamorists Value Highly

Exploring the shared polyamorous and kinkster values of negotiation, honesty, and self knowledge.

What Polyamorists and BDSM Participants Have in Common

This first post in a series about the intersections between polyamory and BDSM explains some of their shared personal, social, and community characteristics.