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The Ethical Slut: A Roadmap for Relationship Pioneers [Paperback]

Dossie Easton (Author), Janet W. Hardy (Author)
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Publication Date: 15 April 2009
The essential guide for singles and couples who want to explore polyamory in ways that are ethically and emotionally sustainable.

For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. Experienced ethical sluts Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy dispel myths and cover all the skills necessary to maintain a successful and responsible polyamorous lifestyle--from self-reflection and honest communication to practicing safe sex and raising a family. Individuals and their partners will learn how to discuss and honor boundaries, resolve conflicts, and to define relationships on their own terms.

"I couldn't stop reading it, and I for one identify as an ethical slut. This is a book for anyone interested in creating more pleasure in their lives . . . a complete guide to improving any style of relating, from going steady to having an extended family of sexual friends." --Betty Dodson, PhD, author of Sex for One

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  • Paperback: 296 pages
  • Publisher: Celestial Arts; 2nd edition (15 April 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1587613379
  • ISBN-13: 978-1587613371
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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...I read Dossie Easton's book The Ethical Slut, a book that has inspired many people to become poly. I felt totally changed after thinking about what she was saying, love and sexuality can really be anything we want them to be... --Kindred Spirit, Jan/Feb 2011
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy 29 April 2009
By Polyamory.org.uk
Format:Paperback
This book redefines what it is to love and be loved, to enjoy sex and to be sexual. It explores the history of non-monogamy as well as the beliefs that have convinced people that to love more than one person at a time is somehow wrong. It shows that love need not be exclusive and controlling, but instead how it can be inclusive and liberating. The title is an attempt to take back the term 'slut' and use it to describe someone who enjoys and explores his or her own sexuality in a consensual and conscious way. I have read several books on polyamory and new relationship forms and this is clearly the one that has been most influential, not just to me, but to the whole poly community.
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2.0 out of 5 stars More Swinging than Poly 4 Jan 2011
By S. McLaughlin
Format:Paperback
Like many, I bought this book after people recommended it as a good book for learning about polyamory. It's been sitting in my garage since that first painful read through. I learned more from website FAQs and friends than I ever did from this book.

If what you're interested in is swinging, or a poly relationship where people are regularly finding casual partners, this book may well be very useful for you, and don't let me put you off buying it if that's what you're looking for.

If you're looking for a book that will give you information and guidance on closed or more family based, or long term poly, this book is not it. You will get this book recommended to you regardless of what your situation is anyway. My girlfriend and her partners are generally in a semi-closed situation, and this book couldn't be less applicable for us.

My recommendation would be to start with Xeromag's Poly FAQ and go from there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and instructive 8 May 2009
By KJ Salter
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I bought this after having come across it years ago, when I thought the idea of polyamory (open relationships) was a good one in theory but far too daunting for me. I came to a stage in my life where I felt it would be worth trying, and the book has been very inspiring and helpful. It shows it can be done - the authors have lived long and happy lives without being monogamous and also raised children. Some of the exercises are a bit "california" but some, like "yes no maybe", are useful if you can force yourself to approach it with an open mind and not crack up with embarrassment. But that's the hard work that needs to be done to open up relationships - breaking through the embarrassment and fear and awkwardness; and the book's straighforwardness makes that easier. A great book for anyone who's ever felt tbey could love more than one person at the same time.
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1.0 out of 5 stars interesting book
shame we had to read it online cause the seller never sent it....took the money though! seriously though despite being a bit 'poly-er than thou' - there are as many ways as there... Read more
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i havent read beyond the first few pages, but it looks set to be a great romp into a difficult subject area for western man/woman
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i recieved the wrong edition of the book i ordered and that is pictured here. please send me the right 1! plus it ook weeks to come!
Published on 7 Jan 2011 by spruce
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener
Exellent and eye opening book on relationships and our western societys predominant focus on momogamy as the only way to live in a relationship. Thorough, wise and warm. Read more
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This book is useful whether or not you are interested in polyamory, because much of it is just about human relationships, communication, jealousy, and a range of other things that... Read more
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