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koiling's review
5.0
Absolutely brilliant! As someone who has never read something quite like this, it was a great first experience for learning more about female sexuality and the literature around it. At first, it was a bit difficult to follow the witty and colorful writing, as I come from a country that rarely talks about such topics, and coming also from a place of ignorance about feminism and the women sexuality movement... It doesn't help that I'm not from the USA or the UK... But despite this discouraging premise, it was an incredible journey of discovery, of amusement and fun as I followed the steps of Stephanie Theobald and learnt more about these topics, from the most profound spiritual views to the most orgiastic physical ones.
I can't lie, I did end up jotting down the names of these incredible women the author met, and hopefully I will slowly read some of their works that have been so important in the USA and worldwide as stepping stones to feminism/women sexuality. I think it's a topic that is sometimes too ignored, even censured by ourselves or the people around us, when sexuality should actually be an act of self-love, happiness and natural desire.
I recommend it 100%
I can't lie, I did end up jotting down the names of these incredible women the author met, and hopefully I will slowly read some of their works that have been so important in the USA and worldwide as stepping stones to feminism/women sexuality. I think it's a topic that is sometimes too ignored, even censured by ourselves or the people around us, when sexuality should actually be an act of self-love, happiness and natural desire.
I recommend it 100%
modernwysewoman's review
5.0
Full review: http://lauramorningstar.com/review-sex-drive/
Before I closed my business I worked as a Sacred Sexuality Coach. I am lucky enough to know about a lot of the lovely ladies Stephanie meets on her road trip and had the extreme pleasure of attending an Urban Tantra workshop with Barbara Carrellas. Sidenote: To add that the breathgasm Stephanie mentions in the book, really does work!
Because of my background I was excited to read Sex Drive and boy oh boy it did not disappoint. From the vivid and gorgeous cover all the way through this is a memoir like no other. In some ways it is like the orgasmic version of Eat, Pray Love and I would adore seeing this as a road trip movie with someone such as Kate Hudson.
Sex Drive follows a short period of Stephanie’s life where with a failing relationship and dwindling sex drive she sets out to re-find her orgasm. This sets off a chain of events which send her on a journey of self discovery, female sexual empowerment and ultimately rediscover her libido.
What I loved about this book is that it is honest, it s frank and the style of writing makes you feel as if you are chatting with a good friend. Which is great for people who may find the subject matter embarrassing or difficult to digest.
Stephanie discusses her experiences throughout the book with a refreshingly naked truth. From masturbation classes to a BDSM sex party, she not only tells us about the physical aspects but how it affected her emotionally. She describes her frustration with the fantasies she has to go to orgasm and how not all orgasms are the same. I loved her honesty.
Stephanie really does meet a who’s who of the most known names in the current sexual rediscovery. From the delight that is Annie Sprinkle, through to Betty Dodson, Jocelyn Elders and Whitney Wolfe. Every single one of the people she meets on her journey add not only to Stephanie’s personal experiences but also that of any woman reading the book. The wisdom shared and collective sisterhood created throughout is enlightening and a wonderful example of female empowerment.
As a Sacred Sexuality Coach I believed that we need to be teaching kids about their bodies from a far younger age. They need to know the correct term for their genitals and that masturbation is a beautiful thing. True body positivity includes showing people how to be positive about their whole body. By demystifying sex we can breakdown the stigmas that surround it, opening up conversations that will create more positive and long lasting relationships.
The only thing that concerns me about Sex Drive and it worried me when I was working within the sexuality field, is that often these workshops, classes, and groups are only available and viable for middle class women to attend. There is often a higher prevalence of white people to people of colour and I wonder how or if we can even create a true sexual revelation if chunks of society are unable to participate due to their socio-economic status. This is why we need to be sharing the topics raised within the book with our kids. And why it is fantastic that Stephanie felt confident enough to share her own experiences.
So who should read Sex Drive? Women, men, parents, anyone who is sexually active. Read it, enjoy it, learn more about giving and receiving pleasure and what turns you on. Make that next orgasm exquisite.
I love that more and more female journalists like Stephanie are becoming more known for their work in educating the public about sex and sexuality. If you enjoy this book then I definitely recommend checking out the work of Alix Fox, Cara Sutra and Violet Fenn.
Before I closed my business I worked as a Sacred Sexuality Coach. I am lucky enough to know about a lot of the lovely ladies Stephanie meets on her road trip and had the extreme pleasure of attending an Urban Tantra workshop with Barbara Carrellas. Sidenote: To add that the breathgasm Stephanie mentions in the book, really does work!
Because of my background I was excited to read Sex Drive and boy oh boy it did not disappoint. From the vivid and gorgeous cover all the way through this is a memoir like no other. In some ways it is like the orgasmic version of Eat, Pray Love and I would adore seeing this as a road trip movie with someone such as Kate Hudson.
Sex Drive follows a short period of Stephanie’s life where with a failing relationship and dwindling sex drive she sets out to re-find her orgasm. This sets off a chain of events which send her on a journey of self discovery, female sexual empowerment and ultimately rediscover her libido.
What I loved about this book is that it is honest, it s frank and the style of writing makes you feel as if you are chatting with a good friend. Which is great for people who may find the subject matter embarrassing or difficult to digest.
Stephanie discusses her experiences throughout the book with a refreshingly naked truth. From masturbation classes to a BDSM sex party, she not only tells us about the physical aspects but how it affected her emotionally. She describes her frustration with the fantasies she has to go to orgasm and how not all orgasms are the same. I loved her honesty.
Stephanie really does meet a who’s who of the most known names in the current sexual rediscovery. From the delight that is Annie Sprinkle, through to Betty Dodson, Jocelyn Elders and Whitney Wolfe. Every single one of the people she meets on her journey add not only to Stephanie’s personal experiences but also that of any woman reading the book. The wisdom shared and collective sisterhood created throughout is enlightening and a wonderful example of female empowerment.
As a Sacred Sexuality Coach I believed that we need to be teaching kids about their bodies from a far younger age. They need to know the correct term for their genitals and that masturbation is a beautiful thing. True body positivity includes showing people how to be positive about their whole body. By demystifying sex we can breakdown the stigmas that surround it, opening up conversations that will create more positive and long lasting relationships.
The only thing that concerns me about Sex Drive and it worried me when I was working within the sexuality field, is that often these workshops, classes, and groups are only available and viable for middle class women to attend. There is often a higher prevalence of white people to people of colour and I wonder how or if we can even create a true sexual revelation if chunks of society are unable to participate due to their socio-economic status. This is why we need to be sharing the topics raised within the book with our kids. And why it is fantastic that Stephanie felt confident enough to share her own experiences.
So who should read Sex Drive? Women, men, parents, anyone who is sexually active. Read it, enjoy it, learn more about giving and receiving pleasure and what turns you on. Make that next orgasm exquisite.
I love that more and more female journalists like Stephanie are becoming more known for their work in educating the public about sex and sexuality. If you enjoy this book then I definitely recommend checking out the work of Alix Fox, Cara Sutra and Violet Fenn.