The Ethical Slut, Third Edition – Polyamory and Open Relationships Guide

The Ethical Slut, Third Edition is a practical guide to polyamory, open relationships, and nontraditional relationship structures. Written by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton, this revised edition updates the original text—widely recognized as the foundational resource on polyamorous relationships—to reflect contemporary attitudes and modern relationship dynamics.

The third edition includes new interviews with polyamorous millennials, tributes to polyamory pioneers, and expanded coverage of relationship topics including conflict resolution, interpersonal dynamics, asexuality, LGBTQ terminology, and community connection. The guide addresses polyamorous relationships as well as nontraditional arrangements beyond the “more than two” model: couples who do not live together, couples who do not have sex with each other, nonparallel arrangements, couples with divergent sex styles, power disparities, and cross-orientation relationships. The text uses nonbinary gender language and incorporates terminology that has entered common usage since the previous edition.

Core topics covered include open communication, emotional honesty, safer sex practices, jealousy management, asking for what you want, and maintaining relationships with integrity. The book provides practical tools and information applicable to a wide range of relationship choices and lifestyles.

Format: Paperback. Pages: 320. Country of origin: USA.