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The Ethical Slut

By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
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Publisher's Summary

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 define relationships on their own terms.

©1994 Celestial Arts (P)2012 Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy

Critic Reviews

"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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An absolute must read, non-monogamous or no. <3..

whether single, taken, monogamous, poly or anything else this book is an absolute brilliant read/listen with many awakening insights.

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Great for any relationship

Loved it, completely amazing information on dealing with jealousy and opening up communications that can be used in any and all circumstances.

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inspirational and enlightening, thankyou

I have waited so long to find these beautiful women and their knowledge. I embrace their values as my own

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Smug judgemental debauchery

This surprisingly judgemental text details all the ways to have sex with as many people as possible while struggling to maintain a safe 'home' or base relationship to come back to. Lacking in any sense or understanding of intimacy, this seems to detail the lifestyle of untreated sex addicts (with children) who are desperate for a sense of freedom and novelty in their otherwise mundane lives. When agonising over 'doing the work' to deconstruct jealously one has to ponder if it might be simpler to invest more time in your primary relationship and keep it in your pants. Ultimately, amongst the orgies, other sexual relationships, late night trysts, conventions and sex with their existing partner one has to wonder, do these people have interests that don't involve sex? Jobs? Friends?

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life changing

This book is a great place to start. It also opened my mind about other important matters within the LGBTQA+ world 🙂

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Wowwww

Absolutely amazing. Must read or listen for everyone who would like to find out more about all sorts of different relationship styles!

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Great comprehensive approach to open relationships

Story covered every facet I wanted to learn about when it comes to opening relationships. Strong focus on poly I felt moreso than casual openings.

Narrator was good but the audio mixing was not ideal- volume of speech changed throughout meaning at some points it was regular volt and others almost a whisper

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THE BIBLE for opening up relationships (and minds)

Whether you are new to non monogamy or are just looking to expand your thinking around Sex and relationships this is THE book to get you started

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A little outdated

This is definitely weighted toward women in relationships. The wording is outdated - I’m an older Gen X and still found some of the terminology abrasive and old fashioned.

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Everything I needed to know and more to begin my journey.

This book was well read, well put together and beautifully informative. I definitely recommend for anyone looking into, starting, and well into this Poly lifestyle.

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