A review by itskatehill
Unmentionable: The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners by Therese Oneill

5.0

I loved this book SO much!! I couldn’t put it down. It was equal parts, hilarious, horrifying, and informational. I laughed out loud so many times. Oneill is a fantastic writer, and I can’t wait to read more of her works. This book made me appreciate the simple act of being able to walk down the street ‘unaccompanied’ to pick up a sandwich. Who would’ve thought that 150 years ago I would have needed my husband or chaperone of some sort, and that the very angle of my head and line of my neck could indicate whether I was a ‘streetwalker’ or not during my short stroll down the street. Everything I do in my daily life could have some point of contention with my Victorian ancestors. It’s amazing to see how far we have come and how different life is, especially for women, now. I would love to be able to go back in time and bring some of these poor ladies to the 21st century and show them a toilet! Or sweatpants! Or a premium vibrator! The list is endless of what exciting things I could show them. I will never take my modern day realities and conveniences for granted again. I’ll absolutely recommend this book to anyone, and will most certainly read it again and again. 5/5!