Elisabeth Sheff's Blog

As purity culture became a major cultural force, some individuals were profoundly damaged by its mandates. As former adherents leave, they report fresh life explorations.

Rough sex is murkier than BDSM, which is often clearly defined and has an associated community with rules and expectations. Both share similar actions, impacts, and motivations.

Legal prosecution of consensually nonmonogamous relationships happens most often in cases of bigamy and adultery. CNM practitioners also face double standards in child custody.

Distinguishing between role play and reality can be especially challenging online, but it's crucial for kinksters exploring age play.

Consensual NonConsent is a kinky sexual practice that is becoming more popular, even though it can be dangerous and must be done quite carefully.

What to do in a polyamorous relationship when the going gets really tough for one partner, just as another meets an important new sweetie?

Toxic masculinity constrains men with rigid boundaries around what "real men" are allowed to do, wear, feel, and say. Femme boys are smashing these restraints with style.

Sex can be fully consensual yet still leave someone feeling uncomfortable or regretful. These strategies can help them navigate these challenging feelings.

How do you handle social situations where you can't tell someone's gender? Here's some vocabulary and tips for polite and compassionate communication.

This post explores the three most common reactions that adult children have to their parents who come out to them as polyamorous.