Are you curious about open relationships? Polyamory? Or just want to have better, healthier sex? The Ethical Slut is the primer for you! In this revolutionary book, Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton offer a comprehensive guide to polyamory-open relationships with multiple partners-and reveal how such lifestyles can enhance your life sexually, emotionally, and spiritually. The Ethical Slut provides everything you need to know about navigating all types of nonmonogamous relationshiops, from negotiating rules and setting boundaries to dealing with jealousy and coping with different sexual needs. You’ll learn how ethical sluts: • Make honest communication a priority •• Build strong foundations of trust •• Avoid manipulation and abuse •• Deal effectively with changeable circumstances …and more!
For who is this book for ?
The Ethical Slut is for anyone who wants to exploreethical nonmonogamy, whether you’re solo or part of a couple. If you’re new to the idea of ethical sluthaving multiple partners within an open relationshipor just want to have better, healthier sex, this book will teach you everything you need to know about making polyamory work foryou.
Pros :
- The Ethical Slut offers a comprehensive guide to polyamory, open relationships, and other adventures.
- This book is helpful in navigating nonmonogamous relationships.
- The Ethical Slut provides honest communication tools which can build strong foundations of trust.
Cons :
- The book is preachy and, at times, feels like it’s trying to hard to be edgy.
- The authors take a very one-sided view on polyamory that doesn’t leave much room for different opinions or experiences.
- At over 500 pages, the book is not exactly concise
- which could be daunting for some readers.
Learn more about the author
Janet W. Hardy is the author of ten books, most recently The New Better Sex and her memoir Gertrude Stein Slept Here. She lives in San Francisco with two dogs, three cats and assorted partners big and small. Dossie Easton has been a therapist for thirty years, specializing in alternative sexualities since 1985. A co-founder of both the Bay Area Lesbian Avengersand ConsenSys (a polyamory support group), she lectures widely on sexuality issues throughout North America.
Reader Reviews
“Wow. This is the bible of ethical sluttdom.”
“This is the best book on relationships I’ve ever read. period.”
“A must-read for anyone interested in expanding their sexual horizons.”
“If you are at all curious about non-monogamy, this is the book to read. It covers everything from how to start an open relationship, to communication and boundary setting tips, common problems and solutions, and more.”