Turning Theory Into Practice, or “Do the Twenty Somethings Have to Have Sex with the Sixtysomethings?”
From Heinlein’s intergenerational “Line Marriage” to closeted May/December romances, polys have a variety of theories and practices that sometimes have a rough time matching up. This year we will take a quick look at theory, a longer look at what we are doing in our lives, and ask what creates authentic intergenerational adult relationships. To the extent that there are problems with intergenerational relationships, are they caused by pervasive social taboos or flawed theory?

John U:
John U has been a poly, bi, kinky, sex positive activist for decades. He has been a member of triads, quads, and polycules. He has written about poly on numerous email lists and Loving More magazine. John has been involved in poly organizations since the early 1980's, including Family Synergy, HAI, and the Seattle Poly Potluck. He was a member of the Foundation and Center for Sex Positive Culture for six years.

Linda Y:
Linda is a post-menopausal woman, with an active sex-life. A trained educator with a BA in Education and graduate work in counseling from a local university, Linda has had many years of experience in teaching all ages. She has also spent many years studying, teaching and counseling in the arena of sexuality, was hostess and director of Club Venus NW, a lifestyle club, from 2000 to 2003, and has presented her class titled "Loving a Seasoned Woman" in several venues including The Center for Sex Positive Culture, Poly Camp, Paradise Weekend, and Senior Centers.