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  The Ethical Slut

  A Roadmap for Relationship Pioneers

  by Dossie Easton

  For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. Experienced ethical sluts Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy dispel myths and cover all the skills necessary to maintain a successful and responsible polyamorous lifestyle--from self-reflection and honest... (more)
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  Sex at Dawn

  The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality

  by Christopher Ryan, Cacilda Jethá

  Since Darwin's day, we've been told that sexual monogamy comes naturally to our species. Mainstream science--as well as religious and cultural institutions--has maintained that men and women evolved in families in which a man's possessions and protection were exchanged for a woman's fertility and fidelity. But this narrative is collapsing. Fewer and fewer couples are getting married, and divorce rates keep... (more)
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  Opening Up

  A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships

  by Tristan Taormino

  Relationship expert and bestselling author Tristan Taormino offers a bold new strategy for creating loving, lasting relationships. Drawing on in-depth interviews with over a hundred women and men, Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships explores the real-life benefits and challenges of all styles of open relationships--from partnered nonmonogamy to solo polyamory. With her refreshingly... (more)
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  The Ethical Slut

  A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities

  by Dossie Easton, Catherine A. Liszt

  The authors define the term slut as "a person of any gender who has the courage to lead life according to the radical proposition that sex is nice and pleasure is good for you." The term is reclaimed from its usual use as a pejorative and as a simple label for a promiscuous person. Instead, it is used to signify a person who is accepting of their enjoyment of sex and the pleasure of intimacy with others, and... (more)
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  Polyamory: The New Love Without Limits : Secrets of Sustainable Intimate Relationships

  by Deborah M. Anapol

  As a couples counselor for many years I have seen how obligation poisons intimacy. In this ground breaking book Deborah Anapol shows us that there is another way to be intimate, a way that can lead us to freedom from the addiction to control. --Dr Susan Campbell, author of Getting Real and Truth in Dating There are people of courage around to test the limits of various forms of cultural insanity, like... (more)
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  Plural Loves

  Designs for Bi and Poly Living

  by Serena Anderlini-D'Onofrio

  With its mixed bag of literary criticism, cultural theory, testimonials, creative writing, and reports from the field, Plural Loves: Designs for Bi and Poly Living maps the discursive debate where bisexuality and polyamory meet. Besides responsible forms of non-monogamy, the issues discussed in the book include group marriage, polyfidelity, cheating, solo-sex (and group solo-sex), tantric expression, sacred... (more)
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  Polyamory

  Roadmaps for the Clueless & Hopeful

  by Anthony Ravenscroft

  Tony Ravenscroft leaves behind the speculation, the guesswork, and the Utopianism that only confuse the discussion. Polyamory: Roadmaps for the Clueless & Hopeful begins from the absolute basics of intimate relationships, and clearly lays out the pitfalls and problems that await everyone who embarks upon this difficult and highly rewarding way of life. Polyamory (the book) is for everyone with any interest... (more)
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  Redefining Our Relationships: Guidelines For Responsible Open Relationships

  by Wendy-O Matik

  Put together your own version of an ideal relationship, embrace the full capacity of your heart to express love, redefine the potential of a friendship, imagine a thousand ways to make love to yourself and to anyone else you care about. Radicalize your relationship by imagining your wildest ideal partnership together. Avoid stagnancy by challenging your old familiar routine and re-inventing new levels of... (more)
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  Pagan Polyamory: Becoming a Tribe of Hearts

  by Raven Kaldera

  The term “polyamory” describes non-monogamous relationships based on honesty and affection. Presenting a fascinating peek inside the polyamorous lifestyle from a Pagan perspective, Raven Kaldera offers practical insight and spiritual depth into a vastly misunderstood way of life. Relating polyamory to astrology and the elements (air, fire, water, earth, and spirit), the author addresses all aspects of the... (more)
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  Open

  Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage

  by Jenny Block

  Jenny Block is your average girl next door, a suburban wife and mother for whom married life never felt quite right. She operates from the assumption that most couples who are curious about or engaged in open marriages are in fact more like her—normal people who question whether monogamy is right for them; good people who love their spouses but want variation; capable parents who are not deviant just because they... (more)
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  Boundless Love: I Love You Two

  by Michelle L Devon

  When Barbara & Jack fell in love, they knew their love had no bounds. When they agreed to an open marriage neither believed anything could change the devotion and happiness they had found in each other. The one thing neither of them had counted on, though, came in the form of a sexy, seductive, young black woman named Kiera, who swept Barbara off her feet. Unable to contain her feelings for Kiera, and... (more)
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  Polyamory in the 21st Century: Love and Intimacy with Multiple Partners

  by Deborah M. Anapol

  Unlike other books on this topic, Polyamory in the 21st Cenutry weaves together research and facts to provide an informed and impartial analysis of polyamory as a lifestyle and as a movement, and to place it in a psychosocial as well as an historical context. Anecdotes and personal experiences allow the reader to develop a better understanding of polyamory and the people who practice and enjoy it. Anapol addresses... (more)
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  The Sybian Club

  by Selena Kitt

  Tasha convinces her husband, Max, to buy her a Sybian, but he only agrees if she can come up with a business plan to pay for it. Determined to keep her promise, she creates The Sybian Club and begins bringing women to the basement room set up just for her new toy. It becomes so popular, she has to enlist the help of new friend, Ashley, to keep up with the demand, and the women enjoy an exciting ride as the... (more)
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  One Big Happy Family: 18 Writers Talk About Polyamory, Open Adoption, Mixed Marriage, Househusbandry,Single Motherhood, and Other Realities of Truly Modern Love

  by Rebecca Walker

  An illuminating, entertaining, and provocative immersion in today’s American family, with essays from ZZ Packer, Dan Savage, Min Jin Lee, asha bandele, Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, and others, illustrating the changing realities of domestic life. Edited by bestselling author Rebecca Walker, this anthology invites us to step into the center of a range of different domestic arrangements and take a good look around.... (more)
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  The Polyamory Handbook

  A User's Guide

  by Peter J. Benson

  You've probably heard of polyamory-expanded loving relationships, done openly and honestly. Maybe you've had caring feelings for someone else even though you love your spouse or partner as deeply as always. Maybe you're single; you want a committed relationship with someone; but you don't want to give up the freedom to date others with integrity.Maybe you and your spouse or partner already live a polyamorous... (more)
• The New Faithful: A Polyfidelity PrimerRyam Nearing

  

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  The New Faithful: A Polyfidelity Primer

  by Ryam Nearing

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  The Baumgartners: Book 1

  Babysitting The Baumgartners

  by Selena Kitt

  Ronnie--or as Mrs. Baumgartner insists on calling her, Veronica--has been babysitting for the Baumgartners since she was fifteen years old and has practically become another member of the family. Now a college freshman, Ronnie jumps at the chance to work on her tan in the Florida Keys with "Doc" and "Mrs. B" under the pretense of babysitting the kids. Ronnie isn't the only one with ulterior motives, though, and... (more)
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  The Lesbian Polyamory Reader: Open Relationships, Non-Monogamy, and Casual Sex

  by Marcia Munson, Judith Stelboum

  The Lesbian Polyamory Reader shows that the steps toward love and happiness are as easy as 1, 2, 3, and maybe even 4 or 5. It contains personal accounts of the joys, problems, struggles, and successes of living life with multiple intimate involvements. Also included are theoretical articles and analytical essays addressing the political and social significance of choosing a love-style rather than monogamous... (more)
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  Menage Amour: Book 1

  The Polyamorous Princess

  by Melodee Aaron

  A passionate, spoiled princess. A brilliant intelligence officer. A tough marine. Princess Allison, the coddled daughter of the Emperor of Mankind, is irreparably disturbed by the vicious war with the cat-like Arupians. Her social life is in shambles. Her friends are all on duty. Allie spends her days teaching old American history at the University or else hiding out in the royal Safe Room. Then two fascinating... (more)
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  Spiritual Polyamory

  by Mystic Life

  Spiritual Polyamory is a powerful, groundbreaking work, certain to intrigue, challenge and stimulate members of both the "poly-curious" and polyamorous communities. Mystic Life takes you on a journey into honesty, awareness and self-exploration. You will be encouraged to explore your true beliefs about love, jealousy, sex and letting go of control. This book will help you to open your mind and heart to... (more)