Elisabeth Sheff's Blog

Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD are common neurotypes that can all present similar issues around sexuality. What are these issues, and how can neurospicy folks and their loved ones deal?

What are people in consensually nonmonoagmous relationships doing to combat stigma and discrimination? Grassroots organizing! Their efforts are making headway in some localities.

Measuring the prevalance of kinkiness is a challenge, in part because people are more likely to fantasize about it then try it, and far less likely to identify with it.

Attention makes a partner more likely to want to do it again.

New research suggests that post-sex communication is often just as important—or even more important—than the sex itself. These tips can help you do it well.

Is that slap in the face a kinky fun interaction or abusive? This post outlines the differences between intimate partner violence and BDSM, or kinky sex.

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.