Dossie Easton
Sex educator and author of 'The Ethical Slut'
Dossie Easton is an American sex educator, writer, and activist who has made significant contributions to discussions around consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and LGBTQ+ relationships. She is best known as the co-author of 'The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures' (first published in 1997 and updated in 2009), which has become a foundational text in the polyamory movement and sex-positive culture. Through her writing and teaching, Easton has worked to destigmatize alternative relationship structures and promote ethical communication, consent, and honesty in intimate relationships. Her work has been influential in academic, activist, and mainstream discussions about sexuality and relationship diversity. As an educator and speaker, she has reached thousands of people seeking to understand and navigate non-traditional relationship models. Easton's contributions to sex-positive feminism and queer theory have made her an important voice in contemporary discussions about personal freedom, intimacy, and social change. Her advocacy extends beyond polyamory to broader questions of sexual ethics, pleasure, and self-determination.
Arts & Literature
American
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Dossie
English origin
“A feminized diminutive form, likely based on the surname Doss or as a variant of Dorothea, Dossie combines sturdy English roots with the softer -ie ending. The name has an informal, folksy appeal with echoes of early Americana. It suggests both practical groundedness and gentle affection.”