The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities

Communication, boundaries, respect, compassion, mindfulness, conflict resolution, growth ... and being a better person. Not what I was expecting from this curiously-titled book.The title. Oh, the title. I understand the need to take back the word: I started reading Dan Savage back when he asked readers to address him as “Hey, Faggot”. (That was before podcasts, kids). It's a noble cause. But how many potential readers have they lost because of it?As it is, they're preaching to the choir. I love the title, but only upon reflection. And I wish I had ignored the title years ago, picked it up, read it, absorbed it. There's so much love and wisdom here. Some of it I've picked up already over the years... but it would've been nice to have a guide.So, to the maybe three people who are still reading my words: please read this book. Despite the title. Despite the Poly, if that's not your thing. Married, single, monogamous, monogamish, as long as you're human and you wish to deal lovingly with other fellow humans, there will be much you can learn here. It's a world-changing book, on par with [b:Nonviolent Communication 71730 Nonviolent Communication A Language of Life Marshall B. Rosenberg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170788697s/71730.jpg 2766138] and [b:Sex at Dawn 7640261 Sex at Dawn The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality Christopher Ryan http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1291105594s/7640261.jpg 10168576].