Thriving in Non-Monogamy An Ethical Slut's Guide: Overcome Jealousy, Enjoy Sex, and Honor Yourself
Description
Enjoy the healing power of pleasure as you reflect on your ideal relationship
We are all deserving and capable of enjoying fulfilling romantic and sexual relationships. Thriving in Non-Monogamy will guide you through the process of getting in touch with your inner ethical slut, evaluating relationship values, honoring your needs and fears, and developing the tools to build relationships that work best for you.
Whether that means ethically opening up or improving a monogamous arrangement, this ethical slut handbook provides stories from people of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship arrangements who confront their unmet needs, insecurities, internalized trauma, and struggles with open relationships. You'll also find reflection questions to help you approach your own arrangement with curiosity, openness, and compassion.
Learn about the principles of being an ethical slut with:
- No judgment—Thriving in Non-Monogamy breaks down the shame surrounding negative messages that are internalized about sex and relationships.
- Learning limits—Includes a guide to an ethical slut setting boundaries and rules within open relationships.
- Thoughtful reflections—Challenge yourself to identify and process difficult emotions and improve relationship communication skills.
Ethical slut may sound like an oxymoron, but it is a way of thinking that can teach you to overcome jealousy, enjoy sex, and honor yourself.
Praise for Thriving in Non-Monogamy An Ethical Slut's Guide: Overcome Jealousy, Enjoy Sex, and Honor Yourself
“This book is an excellent and much-needed guidebook to making ethical non-monogamy work. Erin brings focus and a wealth of resources to this complex and multi-dimensional topic by exploring how to show up as your best self in your relationships through education, activities, and stories. As a sex therapist who helps folks to succeed in ENM, I appreciate how Erin emphasizes developing understanding and education about yourself and your own needs, and how to sort through and troubleshoot inevitable problems that will come up in your relationships. I will definitely be recommending this book to my clients!” —Kristen C. Dew, LMFT
“Whether you are learning about non-monogamy for the first time or looking for compassionate help when things go catawampus, this book belongs on the shelf of all who head out on a non-monogamous path. I am happy to add this guide to my recommendations for folks wondering what non-monogamy looks like beyond the splashy headlines.” —Joli Hamilton, PhD, Author, Speaker, Coach, and Professor of Human Sexuality
“A super thorough, yet accessible and fun how-to guide for anyone curious about non-monogamy, relationships, modern sexuality, and themselves. Erin Davidson brings both personality and her therapist sensibilities to this comprehensive exploration. A book I’d happily recommend to any of my clients, peers, or friends!” —Paula Leech, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“An insightful, approachable, and extremely valuable look into ethical non-monogamy (ENM). This book serves as an empowering reminder that sex and relationships are ours for defining! My monogamous relationship is already benefiting from my ENM takeaways!” —Rae Kennedy, RN, BSN, Holistic Sex Educator