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Microcosm Publishing @microcosm.bsky.social · 20h

The holiday season can be fun but stressful, especially for folks juggling multiple families, partners, & expectations. Luckily, you've got this inclusive guide full of supportive tips for making your way through the holidays with minimal stress and maximum understanding.

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Guide to Happy Polydays: Supportive Tips for the Holidays

A zine to help your polycule thrive, not just survive, through birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and more!

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 23h

TONIGHT! #supportgroup for folks in mixed-dynamic #relationships where one person wants #monogamy and another wants an #openrelationship. Rescheduled from last week, we meet tonight at 5pm Pac/8 pm Eastern.
#relationshiphelp #LGBTQIA #polyamory #exclusivity

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Monthly Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationships

Coaching support group for relationships where one partner wants monogamy and another wants non-monogamy, led by an expert coach

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 1d

Want to learn more about #polyamorous #families with #children and get #continuing #education credits? Check out my #online #workshop with the Ackerman Institute this Friday Oct. 17, 1-4 pm Eastern time.
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Polyamorous Families with Children: Condensed Lifecourse - Ackerman Institute for the Family

Polyamorous Families with Children: Condensed Lifecourse

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks @meshevents.bsky.social !

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The Pincus Center @thepincuscenter.bsky.social · 14d

Looking for a judgement-free zone to discuss open or polyamorous relationships?

Join the Monthly Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Mixed Dynamic Relationships, led by @drelisheff.bsky.social. The group meets online on 10/8 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-dr...

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Ferry Godmother @ferrygodmother.com · 19d

Every child deserves the security of a legally recognized home, queer or straight. What would true adoption equality mean for your community?

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#QueerAdoptionRights #LGBTQFamilies #AdoptionEquality #ParentingRights #InclusiveParenting #FamilyLaw

Family & Adoption Rights for Queer Families - Ferry Godmother Productions

Queer adoption rights remain inconsistent worldwide. Learn what research and law reveal about protections, barriers, and equality for LGBTQ+ families.

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for sharing!

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 20d

WebMD recently #interviewed me about #BDSM and I found their questions thoughtful and insightful. It is refreshing to see #kink finally being taken seriously and treated with such an even-handed approach! Kudos to Kendall Morgan @ Web MD!
#health
#sexpositive

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What Is BDSM Sex?

BDSM sex is a term for a variety of sexual practices that include bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, and sadism. Learn more about BDSM sex and how to practice it safely.

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · 21d

@openloveorg.bsky.social is one of the most effective advocacy organizations for #consensualnonmonogamy and #openrelationships in the world. In collaboration with Dr. Amy Moors, Multiamory, and Feeld, OPEN is conducting its annual community #survey of folks in nonmonogamous #relationships.

OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 29d

Our 2025 Community Survey is officially here! This anonymous survey help promote understanding and drives our advocacy work.

Seeking volunteers who are 18+ and identify with non-monogamy.

🔗Take the survey: open-love.org/survey

Graphic reading "Take OPEN's 2025 Annual Global Community Survey! www.open-love.org/survey. Help researchers and advocates understand the identities and experiences of non-monogamous people worldwide. Seeking volunteer participants: 18+ years old, identify with non-monogamy, and can complete an online survey in English. 20-30 minute anonymous survey. This research has been approved by Chapman University's Institutional Review Board #26-13." Logos at the bottom: OPEN, Chapman University, "with generous support from" Multiamory, Feeld.

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Sep 11

My most recent podcast interview explores #soloamory with @DrMoali on their show Sexology. We discuss #polyamory, #monogamy, #mononormativity, #orientations, #mentalhealth, #love, #dating, #research, #autonomy, #mono/poly #relationships, and #healing.

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EP455 – Soloamory: The Ultimate Self-Love Relationship

Podcast Episode · Sexology · 09/09/2025 · 45m

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Sep 10

Do you need some #relationship #support for a #mono/poly challenge? Tomorrow come to my drop in #support #group for people in mixed dynamic relationships with one who wants #monogamy and another who wants an #openrelationship.
#polyamory #help #LGBTQ #dating #love

The Pincus Center @thepincuscenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you heard of our monthly support group? It's a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships.

Join @drelisheff.bsky.social on September 10, 8 PM EDT. www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-dr...

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Sep 10

This structured #support #group for people in mixed dynamic #relationships starts next week! If you could use some #advice and #guidance about how to navigate a relationship where one person wants #exclusivity and another wants an #open relationship, this is the perfect group for you! #mono/poly

The Pincus Center @thepincuscenter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out our structured support group, led by @drelisheff.bsky.social! This is a combined support group and informational course, both structured and discussion-focused.

From 9/17 - 10/22, the group meets online every Wed at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/monocnm-mi...

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Niko Bowie @nikobowie.bsky.social · Sep 3

We won!!

“Defendants used antisemitism as a smokescreen for a targeted, ideologically-motivated assault on this country’s premier universities … Their actions have jeopardized decades of research and the welfare of all those who could stand to benefit from that research.”

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Pineapple Support @pineapplesupport.bskyverified.social · Sep 4

New 6-week support group: Navigating Thoughts of Suicide: Seeking Support & Finding Hope
📅 Starts Fri, Sept 5 | 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm BST / 6pm CET
💛 You are not alone.
📌 Apply: pineapplesupport.org/support-grou...
#MentalHealthMatters #suicidepreventionmonth #pineapplesupport

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Queerty @queerty.com · Sep 4

Madison Rose talks new music with MONOCHROME: The White Album. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Thw...

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MESH Events @meshevents.bsky.social · Sep 4

Managing Anxiety and Stress in your Queer Body
Virtual, 9/11 - Free

Regulate your nervous system & emotions through body-based anxiety management exercises in this #workshop, hosted by the Queer Mental Health Initiative.

#stress #anxiety #queer #mentalhealth #lgbtq+

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Queer Mental Health Initiative

A collaborative group of mental health professionals who want to create free spaces, provide mental health resources, and empower queer-focused programming in the DMV area.

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PASS Certified @passcertified.bskyverified.social · Sep 4

Today is World Sexual Health Day! 🌐

To learn more about what we can do to achieve sexual justice, visit: www.worldsexualhealth.net/world-sexual...

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"World Sexual Health Day - Sep. 4

What is Sexual Justice?

According to The World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), Sexual Justice means the ability to achieve sexual health, pleasure, & rights for all people without discrimination, fear, shame, & stigma.

Sexual Justice exists when all people have the power & resources to make free & healthy decisions about their bodies, sexuality, & reproduction.

Sexual Justice means having equal access to sexual health services, including education & care.

What can we do?

Speak up when reproductive rights are under attack.

Advocate for laws & policies that fight against discrimination.

Share accurate, inclusive sexual health information.

PASS"

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Sep 4

Could you use some support for a mixed dynamic relationship where one person wants #exclusivity and another wants to be #open? I have 3 offerings in September - a #workshop with @sheboptheshop.bsky.social, a drop-in #support group and a 6 week program. Links for tix on linktree

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Expert in Polyamory, BDSM & LGBTQ+ Issues

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Dr. Eli Sheff @drelisheff.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thanks!!!

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The Pincus Center @thepincuscenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Have you heard of our monthly support group? It's a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships.

Join @drelisheff.bsky.social on September 10, 8 PM EDT. www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-dr...

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The Pincus Center @thepincuscenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

If you are in or interested in a mono/CNM mixed dynamic relationship, also consider our Structured Support Group. This is a more in-depth, consistent, educational group beginning September 17, meeting every Wed evening for 6 weeks. Led by @drelisheff.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/monocnm-mi...

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Ferry Godmother @ferrygodmother.com · Aug 14

When cleaning seems daunting or impossible due to depression, start with areas that prevent other areas from being cleaned, such as unloading your dishwasher to make room for more dishes. What is your least favorite place to clean?

Read more: ferrygodmother.com/cleaning-whe...

#MentalHealth

Cleaning When Depressed and Out of Energy - Ferry Godmother Productions

Cleaning when depressed doesn't need to be overwhelming as long as the task is broken into micro steps, and one is gentle with expectations.

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MESH Events @meshevents.bsky.social · Aug 14

Living with a #chronicillness can be isolating, but you're not alone.

Join NAMI Greater Cleveland for the Connection for Chronic Illness #SupportGroup, a free, peer-led space to connect with others.

Next Session Tomorrow
Happens Every 1st & 3rd Friday - Online

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NAMI Greater Cleveland

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Cleveland is dedicated to empowering those living with mental illness and their family members to achieve a better quality of life by providing educa...

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Pineapple Support @pineapplesupport.bskyverified.social · Aug 14

Join us tomorrow @ 2PM EST for this support group hosted by Dr. Tracy Moore.

We welcome you to come learn tips to strengthen yourself, actions to take to feel empowered, and to receive support from others.

Click here to join: pineapplesupport.org/support-grou

#supportgroups #therapy

Support Groups

Pineapple Support - The Adult Industry Support Network, founded by Miss Leya Tanit, is a worldwide charity that raises funds to provide mental health care to adult industry performers and producers. Click here to read more, donate, volunteer or purchase Pineapple Support merchandise.

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