The American Heritage Dictionary defines a slut as, “A person, especially a woman, considered sexually promiscuous.”
If you put it in those terms this book, The Ethical Slut, is only as correctly titled as your opinion. The bulk of the book does not deal with sex per se, but rather with relationships. If you consider that a lot of the book deals with polyamory, then some would consider the person living this type of life a slut. Of course, others would not, so it’s all in the interpretation.
Either way, this is a book that has had quite a history. I’d heard quite a bit about it in BDSM circles, mentioned alongside, Screw the Roses and other worthwhile reads. Like many of these books, I had not had a chance to read this until I picked up a copy recently.
If you are looking for a book to help you creatively weed through some relationship problems, this can offer a good start. If you are interested in polygamy then this is an amazing book. If you’re not, you still might find some things worth reading, but it will not hold the same importance for you, as it will other people. Everyone has heard the term polygamy, but if you’re interested in learning more, weeding out the proper information can be quite difficult. This book will change all of that for you, giving you some of the information that you need to determine if this type of thing is for you, or not.
The book itself is made into four main parts that each serve their own purpose. In the first part you will focus on your sexuality. This section deals with a lot of ethical discussion and talk of values. This is where you learn that the best sluts are made this way. They are not just sluts from birth. I particularly enjoyed reading about the skills and slutstyles in this section. The first part also offers an amazing resource list.
The second part is invaluable to those entering into polygamous relationships. You will find information on agreements, jealousy, conflict, and advice on the importance of boundaries. One of the most important sections in this entire book is the one on jealousy. While jealousy is a natural emotion it can cause a huge amount of trouble. Read this section more than once and when you are feeling bad about yourself or your relationship, read it again. There is plenty of advice here that can benefit you when you need it the most.
The smallest section is the third section. This deals with health and legal issues and the problems that “sluts” and women in plural relationships can face. Despite being small, it’s definitely worth reading. Finally, the last section is more about group sex and sex play. This will not deal with all people, but if you’re looking for like-minded individuals for wild fun, there is some advice here for you.
If you’re interested in plural relationships or open relationships this is an amazing book. If you’re just a slut looking for answers about why you are the way you are, I am not sure this can help you, but you might want to read it anyway. Who knows, the portions on sex play might be enjoyable to you.
You can buy this book at Babeland for $15.95. It’s well worth it.
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