The essential guide for singles and couples who want to explore polyamory in ways that are ethically and emotionally sustainable. 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 to define relationships on their own terms. "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 Onended edition, is the definitive guide for creating and sustaining all conscious relationships Äîpolyamorous, open, alternative, and monogamous. Don Äôt enter into another relationship without it! Äù ÄîBarbara Carrellas, author of Urban Tantra ÄúDossie and Janet Äôs blend of good humor and forthright honesty makes for some of the best writing I have found on sexually complicated relationships and blended family options. Engaging, disarming, forthright Äîthis is the book for those of us still brave enough to make the ethically complex choices. Äù ÄîDorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out of Carolina PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION ÄúI couldn Äôt 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. Äù ÄîBetty Dodson, PhD, author of Sex for One ÄúA useful guidebook for radical relationship travelers . . . experienced counsel to those on the polysexual frontier. Äù ÄîRyam Nearing, Loving More magazine ÄúA post-graduate course in ethical relationships of every stripe. The authors pull no punches and are totally outrageous. . . . You Äôll never be bored. Äù ÄîStan Dale, DHS, founder of the Human Awareness Institute ÄúFrank, funny, and full of practical advice . . . life-saving validation, empathy, and plenty of insider tips from the experienced big sisters you probably weren Äôt fortunate enough to have. Äù ÄîDeborah Anapol, PhD, author of Polyamory: The New Love without LimitsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
