The Good, The Bad and The Poly by Allena (in the Annex)

Back by popular demand, The Good, The Bad and The Poly.  Polyamory is a much misunderstood lifestyle. This will be an open and honest discussion about Polyamory in all its forms, from someone who has done it for 30+ years. Polyamory is an incredible lifestyle, but not always an easy one. It has a lot of rewards, but there are also a lot of pitfalls and potential disasters. Learn Allena's 20 "Relationship Principles"  (great for anyone, poly or mono). Find out tips on making it easier to live within your "polycule". Come prepared to be part of this dialogue and share your  poly experiences.

Allena Gabosch, Executive Director of Seattle's Center and Foundation for Sex Positive Culture (www.sexpositiveculture.org)  has been active in the sex positive movement practically from it's beginning (in fact, she's creating sex positive culture on a daily basis).  She has been producing educational and social events for the sex-positive community since 1990.  She is a frequent speaker on many sex-positive subjects at colleges and conferences around the United States and Canada, with an emphasis on BDSM and Polyamory.  She is the festival Director for the Seattle Erotic Art Festival (www.seattleerotic.org) She is a past board member of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (www.ncsfreedom.org). 

In her less than mundane non-kinky life she is active in Landmark Education,  loves theater, good food, walking around Seattle and plans to run for Seattle City Council in a few years.  She is a bisexual, poly switch and considers herself blessed as she has a rich and full poly life, with many amazing and loving people in her "polycule"