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xandra_lyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Such an amazing book!! So many take aways - I highly recommend this to everyone who wants to learn more about their body. Even if you have great sex, you are bound to learn something with this
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual content
Sexual assault is never graphically described but is discussed frequently as it is the reality of the female experience and impacts women's sex lives. Sexual content isn't graphic, per say, but it is obviously discussed a lot.inthemoonlight's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Sexual assault
eliya's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Going in I anticipated a lot of out this book. I was hoping it would dive deeper into sexual anxieties & provide resources for sexual trauma, etc., but that’s not what this is. It’s setting the bar straight for sexual conversation and understanding, which is important. Emily Nagoski provides so much sex science in a very digestible way, although I personally could have done without so many analogies, it’s a first step for many on their understanding their sexuality. Once I realized that I’m not the intended audience for this book // got past what I expected this book to be, I really appreciated it for what it is.
Really well written, really well organized, very easy to follow. Highly recommend for those of you who just don’t know where to start- sex is scary to talk about, but not with Emily Nagoski. :)
Really well written, really well organized, very easy to follow. Highly recommend for those of you who just don’t know where to start- sex is scary to talk about, but not with Emily Nagoski. :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
ali1311's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This book had a lot of really great info that you don't usually get in school or culture. I do wish it had a little more science, since I found the metaphors to be a bit much by the end (and hard to keep up with, there were so many!). But overall, I think there's a lot to be said for distilling information about women's sexuality in a digestible and caring way. If you're somewhat interested in sex/sexuality studies, the odds are that you may be familiar with a handful of these topics, but it was nice to have it all laid out and gone into detail.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
samanthaleereads's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Eating disorder and Physical abuse
alexiconic's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
what a great, loving, easy-to-read book. it’s a great clarification of how sex works for many people, especially but definitely not just women. its funny, filled with experience (personal and professional) and reassurance that, whatever your body does, unless you are in pain, you’re probably really normal.
i do wish there was a little bit more attention towards other genders (although that may be another book entirely), as i’m still not clear on why in general women experience responsive desire to a larger extent than others. perhaps the details on that are still out.
and i wish there was a bit more development on to how to move on from realizing that - bluntly - you are normal and feeling anger because of the persistent, incorrect and harmful messages around us. like, what do you do with that anger, sadness? how exactly can you process it without becoming stuck in it?
but those are two small things in an otherwise very accessible and well-written book.
i do wish there was a little bit more attention towards other genders (although that may be another book entirely), as i’m still not clear on why in general women experience responsive desire to a larger extent than others. perhaps the details on that are still out.
and i wish there was a bit more development on to how to move on from realizing that - bluntly - you are normal and feeling anger because of the persistent, incorrect and harmful messages around us. like, what do you do with that anger, sadness? how exactly can you process it without becoming stuck in it?
but those are two small things in an otherwise very accessible and well-written book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Body shaming, Medical content, and Misogyny
biblioglot's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Really enjoyed how well-researched this book is as well as the social commentary. The encouragement to embrace yourself, whatever that looks like, reassured me. I enjoyed the author’s writing style too. The stories shared resonated with me.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would for sure recommend it to others who want to keep exploring their sexuality or those who are seeking validation that they’re normal. I easily understood the concepts and found them relevant to my own life.
Her final words were warm and inclusive. Loved it.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would for sure recommend it to others who want to keep exploring their sexuality or those who are seeking validation that they’re normal. I easily understood the concepts and found them relevant to my own life.
Her final words were warm and inclusive. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism
growintogardens's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.25
Lots of important scientific info about sex. The writing was accessible, but a little awkward at times. The audiobook had music at times which was weird and annoying. There was a lot of repetition, which can be helpful for people to retain info, but it was a bit much. Overall, I learned a few things that made me feel better about myself and sex in general.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Stalking and Domestic abuse
carlar's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Reading this book will probably be the first time you hear there is nothing wrong or broken about your sexuality. It’s informative, easy to understand, and has something for everyone.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Rape, Stalking, Sexual assault, Sexism, Body shaming, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, and Sexual harassment
town_scar's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Pretty confident everyone would benefit from reading this book. The slight dip in the rating is solely personal preference for writing style. Even for me, it was a few too many metaphors, similes, and allegories but I also recognize it's an easier way to convey complex science. In any case, a revolutionary read even for those who believe themselves to be knowledgeable about sex.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault