The Ethical Slut, Third Edition is one of the most beloved and trusted guides on ethical non-monogamy. Written by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy, this updated edition expands on decades of lived experience, community knowledge, and practical guidance. With warmth, humor, and deep compassion, the authors explore how people of all genders, orientations, and relationship styles can open their lives to multiple loves in ways that feel grounded, consensual, and emotionally sustainable.
This edition covers everything from navigating jealousy and setting boundaries to communication tools, time management, sexual health, and raising families in non-traditional structures. It’s a resource that supports personal reflection as much as relationship skills, helping readers imagine a love life defined not by rigid rules, but by honesty, care, and intentional connection. Whether you’re new to non-monogamy or looking to refine the way you relate, this book offers encouragement and practical insight from people who have walked the path.
Why You Might Want This Book
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You’re curious about polyamory or open relationships and want a trusted, experience-based guide.
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You value communication skills that apply to all relationships, not just non-monogamous ones.
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You want a supportive, shame-free resource written with humor and humanity.
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You’re looking for tools to navigate jealousy, boundaries, and emotional resilience.
Why You Might Not Like This Book
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You prefer a strictly monogamous relationship model and are not exploring alternatives.
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You want a clinical or academic text rather than a conversational teaching style.
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition is a compassionate and practical companion for anyone seeking to create relationships rooted in honesty, pleasure, and mutual respect.
"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
The Ethical Slut Third Edition: Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamy
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The Ethical Slut, Third Edition is one of the most beloved and trusted guides on ethical non-monogamy. Written by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy, this updated edition expands on decades of lived experience, community knowledge, and practical guidance. With warmth, humor, and deep compassion, the authors explore how people of all genders, orientations, and relationship styles can open their lives to multiple loves in ways that feel grounded, consensual, and emotionally sustainable.
This edition covers everything from navigating jealousy and setting boundaries to communication tools, time management, sexual health, and raising families in non-traditional structures. It’s a resource that supports personal reflection as much as relationship skills, helping readers imagine a love life defined not by rigid rules, but by honesty, care, and intentional connection. Whether you’re new to non-monogamy or looking to refine the way you relate, this book offers encouragement and practical insight from people who have walked the path.
Why You Might Want This Book
-
You’re curious about polyamory or open relationships and want a trusted, experience-based guide.
-
You value communication skills that apply to all relationships, not just non-monogamous ones.
-
You want a supportive, shame-free resource written with humor and humanity.
-
You’re looking for tools to navigate jealousy, boundaries, and emotional resilience.
Why You Might Not Like This Book
-
You prefer a strictly monogamous relationship model and are not exploring alternatives.
-
You want a clinical or academic text rather than a conversational teaching style.
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition is a compassionate and practical companion for anyone seeking to create relationships rooted in honesty, pleasure, and mutual respect.
"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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