“Recognizing your differences can sometimes bring you closer. ‘Having different kinks can encourage couples to communicate more openly and honestly about their desires and boundaries,” Rhiannon John, a certified sexologist at BedBible, tells Elite Daily. “Additionally, it can allow couples to explore new sexual experiences … which can be exciting …
This is an NCSF branded copy of a Consent Awareness Policies Program (CAPP) video by Safer Sex, a Coalition Partner of NCSF. This is for any NCSF Coalition Partner to use for free, as needed for their events. It’s important that any NCSF Coalition Partner that uses the video understands that these …
“At first glance, it may seem contradictory to be a feminist and also be into BDSM. However, feminism is not about dictating how individuals should express their sexuality. Rather, it’s about promoting the idea that all individuals have the right to make choices about their own bodies and sexual lives.” …
by Susan Wright, also posted on the KPACT Blog Content warning: this piece includes the mention of violence, sexual assault, and police misconduct. Until recently, there was no legal definition of affirmative consent for adults who use force or restraint during erotic power exchange and roleplay. Instead, U.S. case law …
“I am truly honored and thrilled to share my latest podcast interview that I released with Susan Wright,” says Kitty Chambliss. “I’ve known Susan for many years, as we had originally met when I spoke for the first time at the National Sex Educators Conference (NSEC) back in 2017 when I presented …
Respecting your partner’s choices means recognizing and acknowledging their right to have agency over their own body and sexual experiences. It requires obtaining explicit consent for each specific erotic activity and understanding that consent can be freely given or withdrawn at any time. Get your own Consent Infographics on NCSF’s …
“If Rich and I decide we’d like to get married, we will make this commitment in a way that is authentic to our dynamic. Our relationship is meaningful, healthy, deep and committed. We can only hope that as we grow as people it will remain this way.” https://www.marieclaire.com.au/polyamorous-marriage-parenting-non-monogamous-relationship
In 2020, when Somerville decided to create a domestic partnership ordinance for the first time in response to the medical needs of residents during the pandemic, J.T. Scott, a city councilor, asked why the new category should be restricted to couples. “Everyone in Somerville City Council knows someone who’s in …
Join Dr. Crystal Beal (they/them) from QueerDoc.com and Susan (she/her) and Damien (he/him) from the NCSF to learn more about training and resources for clinicians and patients interested polyamory and kink. https://www.queercme.com/podcasts/queercme-vodcast/episodes/2147904641
By Essie Shachar-Hill, LCSW and Cindy Trawinski, Psy.D On a warm summer evening in 2014, over forty clinicians gathered at a networking event for therapists of kinky and polyamorous clients in Chicago. As the late day sun streamed in, the group mingled over drinks and appetizers in the office of …
