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A review by smokingchagga
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
Honestly, this passed my expectations (which were already very high) unbelievably well. While a lot of it is centered on cis women, I do believe it's useful for pretty much everyone. Much of the information and advice can be applied to almost any context, no matter the gender, sexuality, or sex of the reader.
I saw another review on Goodreads complaining about the huge amount of metaphors. They didn't bother me and did a lot to upkeep the 'lightness' of the book. I can see it being mildly annoying to some but it doesn't take away from what the book is saying. Besides, how can I critique a book that calls me a tomato plant?
Jokes aside, there were a few sentences and wording that made me 'hmm' but it's not significant enough to subtract stars from the rating.
I saw another review on Goodreads complaining about the huge amount of metaphors. They didn't bother me and did a lot to upkeep the 'lightness' of the book. I can see it being mildly annoying to some but it doesn't take away from what the book is saying. Besides, how can I critique a book that calls me a tomato plant?
Jokes aside, there were a few sentences and wording that made me 'hmm' but it's not significant enough to subtract stars from the rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault
Feels interesting to add content warnings to a nonfiction book but it has to be said. Sexism and sexual assault are the most prevalent warnings. They are however discussed with care and understanding so I doubt it would be an issue in that sense. It does go into some detail about myths and harmful ideas about sexual assault which might be a hard thing to read about. Everything does absolutely have an optimistic undertone.