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The Ethical Slut

A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures

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The Ethical Slut

By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
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About this listen

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 Ethics & Morality Love, Dating & Attraction Philosophy Relationships Thought-Provoking

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"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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Such a great book, it made me feel that I am not alone. I loved that it wasn't completely serious, it had many funny little moments which made me even giggle at times :) Learned so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you..

What a book... thank you!!!!

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I very much enjoyed this book, lots of good hippies and feminist spirits, though I definitely prefer "more than two" in terms of Polyamory as it has -in my opinion- a better stance with regards to veto rights and hierarchical relationships (both of which are dealt with more critical in MTT). I also found TES slightly more rebellious, but perhaps that's perhaps because it is a newer book, faced with the challenge of introducing a new concept, whereas MTT most likely built upon that knowledge.

Very good, though a bit patronizing at times

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outdated language at times, but still great content. made me feel very accepted and I appreciate the practical approach

loved it

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I have a strong preference for monogamy in most of my romantic relationships but this book was so helpful and insightful in tackling issues that I find difficult to handle even in my exclusive relationships.
I loved the chapters that explore handling jealousy and loneliness, it’s wonderful hearing solutions to common struggles which people usually solve from a point of view thats monogamous, coming from a poly perspective!

Preference for Monogamy

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The book was well structured and included some very useful information about relationships in general. However, I found that it did not offer me any new information. I'm in my mid 30s and have experienced a plethora of relationships (monogamous so far, new to the ENM world). All the knowledge in this book, I have found that I already possessed from life experience. I guess poly relationships aren't that much different to any other human relationships. I do think however it is a very lovely book for younger people, it is a great way to introduce them into the world of ethical non monogamy!

Useful to younger audiences

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