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The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Dossie Easton, Janet W. Hardy

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shandeezee525's review against another edition

informative reflective slow-paced

4.5

Although this book is written for those who identify as poly or do not follow traditional monogamous relationships, this book digs through many topics relevant to anyone despite what their relationship status and sexual identity may be. There are great exercises in each chapter that give the reader the chance to reflect on various life topics such as communication, boundaries, conflict, and self love. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs to spend time with self reflection and soul searching, as this book challenges the reader to do so.

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alaina_in_wanderland's review against another edition

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challenging funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

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brigottabooty22's review against another edition

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adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

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eitheror's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

Really excellent introduction to navigating polyamory but also just really good relationship advice

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wai's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

Good as a starter to polyamory but I think has become outdated for those in the know.

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imaginethehours's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

3.5

I think this could be a very informative book for someone very new to the idea of polyamory and non-monogamy and is trying to open their mind to the concept and what it might look like. For me, even though I'm new to practicing it, I didn't find a lot of the information all that new or helpful. Still, I appreciate the authors writing this book which I know was a big deal since it came out and being open about their own experiences and finding others' experiences to share.

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kirstenf's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

4.0

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lottiegasp's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

This is a great and well-written book about creating an abundance of love in your life. This means questioning the default of monogamy. For people wanting to practice polyamory it has a lot of advice about opening up a relationship, safer sex, communicating with your partners, navigating multiple lovers, letting relationships run their course and more. The writers' advice on how to navigate jealousy, loving yourself, exploring your sexuality and desires and considering alternative family structures and community beyond the default nuclear family are all applicable even to people who are monogamous or celibate.

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meganb392b0's review against another edition

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informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Great read for all people. Especially for folx who are nonmonogamous, queer, kinky, or want anything besides a traditional, conservative relationship.

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bashsbooks's review against another edition

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challenging informative slow-paced

3.75

This book has some solid relationship advice for all kinds of relationships - not just polyamorous ones, but monogamous and even platonic ones. Being clear in communication, figuring out what you want, and setting boundaries are fundamental to interpersonal skills. The takes on what constitutes sex are a bit unorthodox, but interesting. However, the major problem I have with this book is that it focuses so much on the positive sides of being nonmonogamous that it comes across dismissive and hand-wavy to potential issues. And this problem is pervasive, cropping up in pretty much every chapter.

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