{"title":"Janet W. Hardy","description":"\u003cp\u003eJanet W. Hardy is a celebrated author renowned for her insightful and groundbreaking contributions to the discourse on alternative relationships and sexuality. Her works are essential reading for those interested in romance, particularly those exploring non-traditional relationship dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Hardy’s influential books is \u003cem\u003eThe Ethical Slut\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal text co-authored with Dossie Easton that has become a cornerstone in the literature on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. This book offers a comprehensive guide to navigating complex emotional landscapes with honesty, consent, and integrity, making it an invaluable resource for both newcomers and veterans of non-monogamous relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJanet W. Hardy’s writing is characterised by her accessible and compassionate approach, providing readers with not only theoretical insights but also practical advice on living authentically and ethically in their romantic lives. Explore her collection for a deep dive into understanding how to build and maintain fulfilling relationships while embracing diversity and personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ethical-slut-by-janet-w-hardy-9780399579660","title":"The Ethical Slut","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ethical Slut\u003c\/em\u003e, the classic guide to love, sex, and intimacy beyond the limits of conventional monogamy, has sold nearly 200,000 copies and has been fully updated to reflect today's modern attitudes and the latest information on nontraditional relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most useful relationship books you could ever read, no matter what your lifestyle choices. It's chock-full of great information about communication, jealousy, asking for what you want, and maintaining a relationship with integrity.\" - Annie Sprinkle, PhD, sexologist and author of \u003cem\u003eDr. Sprinkle's Spectacular Sex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 20 years, \u003cem\u003eThe Ethical Slut\u003c\/em\u003e—widely known as the \"Poly Bible\"—has dispelled myths and showed curious readers how to maintain a successful polyamorous lifestyle through open communication, emotional honesty, and safer sex practices. 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If you're looking to offer love and support to yourself and the people you care about, discover your ideal style of loving yourself and others, or expand your understanding of what makes a relationship work, The Ethical Slut Workbook takes you on an exploration of the wonderful world of relationships. \n\nSex experts Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy walk readers through the process of understanding relationships and how they can look through exercises and writing activities (to do solo, or with a partner) like- \n\n\nWhat do you want out of your relationships? How do you picture your romantic life? \n\n\n\nDescribe your sex life as it is today. What would you change, if changing were easy? \n\n\n\nSo you want to open up your relationship-write down the perfect way the conversation with your partner could go. What are some issues that may arise during that conversation?  \n\n\n\nWhat's a healthy relationship you've seen? What was your criteria for a healthy relationship? 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