Elisabeth Sheff's Blog, page 6

Who Participates in Polyamory and BDSM?

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

Scenes of Mundane Polyamorous Life

A new photography project makes clear how crucial emotional intimacy is for successful consensual nonmonogamy.

Polysaturation: When Polyamorous People Have Enough Partners

This blog reviews some of the words polyamorous people make up to describe their relationships and explains the research behind polysaturation

Is Polyamory Right for You or Not?

Who's satisfied in consensual nonmonogamous relationships and who isn't? This post — and a new relationship test — will help you find out.

How to Tell if Polyamory is Right for You or Not

How to tell if polyamory is a good choice for you.

New Year, New Relationship Style?

Reviewing the research on satisfaction in CNM relationships, identifying the factors that contribute to satisfaction, and suggesting a relationship test.

Giving the Gift of Sex Positivity

This blog lists nine non-profit organizations that support sex positive research, advocacy, legal actions, and education. It ends with two ideas for tangible gifts as well.

Discovering the Women Who Date Couples

Adventures in critical thinking through sex-positive research.

Meet the Women Who Date Couples

Adventures in critical thinking through sex-positive research.

Unicorns in Their Own Words

This blog explains the research behind unicorns and connects readers' comments with critical thinking.