The Ethical Slut, Third Edition

The classic guide to love, sex, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy has been fully updated to reflect today’s attitudes and the latest information on nontraditional relationships. Written by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton, this paperback edition runs 320 pages and remains a touchstone in sex‑positive exploration.

Often hailed as the "Poly Bible," The Ethical Slut teaches how to cultivate open communication, emotional honesty, and safety practices to sustain relationships with integrity, whether you’re exploring polyamory, open relationships, or other freedoms in sex and love.

What’s inside the third edition

• Interviews with polyamory-minded millennials sharing lived experiences and fresh perspectives
• Tributes to pioneers who shaped nonmonogamous living
• Practical tools for conflict resolution and improving interpersonal dynamics
• New sidebars on asexuality, sex workers, LGBTQ terminology, and how polys can connect and thrive
• Expanded content addressing nontraditional relationships beyond the traditional “more than two,” including couples who don’t live together, couples who don’t have sex with each other, nonparallel arrangements, and relationships with power disparities or cross-orientation dynamics
• Updated, nonbinary gender language and the latest terms used in contemporary relationships

Who this book is for

Whether you’re curious about polyamory, navigating open relationships, or seeking healthier ways to express intimacy, this guide offers clear, compassionate guidance. It helps readers ask for what they want, manage jealousy, and build relationships with honesty and consent at the center.

Why readers choose The Ethical Slut

• Learn to articulate desires and boundaries with confidence
• Maintain ethical dynamics through transparent communication and consent
• Explore a broader spectrum of relationship structures with practical frameworks
• Protect yourself and others through safer sex practices and harm-reduction approaches

Product details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 320
• Authors: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
• Edition: Third Edition (Revised)

A compelling companion for Fantasies Boutique customers, The Ethical Slut invites you to approach intimacy with openness, curiosity, and consent—helping you design intimate experiences that feel right for you and your partner(s).