The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Adventures
by Dossie Easton & Janet W. Hardy
A foundational text in ethical non-monogamy, The Ethical Slut challenges the idea that love and commitment must look one way. Instead, it offers a framework for building relationships rooted in honesty, consent, autonomy, and intentional connection.
Through decades of combined experience, the authors explore how people can navigate multiple relationships with care rather than chaos. The book blends philosophy with practical tools, helping readers understand jealousy, set boundaries, and communicate clearly across complex relational networks.
 
Inside you will explore:
Core principles of ethical non-monogamy
Understanding and working with jealousy
Communication and boundary-setting tools
Building autonomy within connected relationships
Designing intentional, consensual relationship structures
Clear, grounded, and widely influential, this book helps normalize relationship diversity while offering practical guidance for doing it with integrity.
 
Perfect for:
✨ People exploring polyamory or open relationships
✨ Readers building intentional relationship structures
✨ Anyone working on jealousy and communication skills
✨ Folks seeking foundational non-monogamy education 📖