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The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
Dossie Easton
3.92 AVERAGE
1.03k reviews for:
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
Dossie Easton
3.92 AVERAGE
A good starting point for basic foundations of polyamory. It is a bit outdated in some regards, such as language and terminology. It also focuses more on the sexual component of polyamory, rather than the love and commitment side of things...as Cunning Minx says on the "Polyamory Weekly" podcast: "remember, its not all about the sex."
However, I think this is still a worthwhile and accessible read, and not just for those in or seeking non-traditional relationships. This book contains information and advice on relationships, love, sex positivity, etc. that would be beneficial for anyone to read.
However, I think this is still a worthwhile and accessible read, and not just for those in or seeking non-traditional relationships. This book contains information and advice on relationships, love, sex positivity, etc. that would be beneficial for anyone to read.
will come back to this later, prioritising polysecure right now
informative
medium-paced
Would have loved a little more on different sexualities
Honestly, debating between three and two stars. This book does a good job of de stigmatising sex, and reclaiming the word slut. Plus it provides some interesting overviews of how ethical nonmonogamy can work differently for different people. However, that’s really all the book is — overviews. As a person relatively new to polyamory, I don’t feel like I got much out of this book that I haven’t learned from past monogamy. Moreover, I strongly dislike the author’s implications that one must own their feelings. To some extent, this is true — we can control our emotional states. But this absolves the hurtful party of responsibility. If someone calls you fat, is it your job to make yourself happy about how you feel, and let the other person do as they will? Doesn’t the other person need to be addressed as well? Taking this idea further, one can deprive victims of their validity... etc etc.
Got the second edition on audiobook & even tho my partner and I don’t practice poly. We benefited from the communication chapters and we understood some of our friends better.
Okay book with some good information, but some sections seemed longer than needed just to celebrate being able to write about sex. My biggest irritation is the entire section devoted to talking about transgender and gender queer identities - they continually used the term "transgendered". Transgender is an adjective, not a verb. There is no such word as "transgendered". I'm surprised and disappointed any editor allowed that to pass.
A great relationship book, regardless of sexual orientations and proclivity. Focuses on the cornerstones of any good relationship: communication and consent.
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Bad: Kinda for people who believe crystals can heal.
Good: Really excellent and practical instructions on forming your own relationships and becoming a whole person, whether you're poly or monogamous or undefineably sexy. Easy read. Fun read.
Good: Really excellent and practical instructions on forming your own relationships and becoming a whole person, whether you're poly or monogamous or undefineably sexy. Easy read. Fun read.