A review by camillebotello
Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

A really good look at the social dynamics and physical components of teen and young adult girls’ sexual development. Written on the idea of achieving intimate justice for girls and women, the book offers a deep dive into the real things we should be discussing with both our young girls and our young boys before they begin sexual exploration— including the murkiness of what constitutes virginity, reciprocity in oral sex, boundary setting and consent acquiring skills, the myth that intercourse is the pinnacle of sexual activity, the grim cost of parental silence, and what our lives could look like when our young people are told the truth. Definitely recommend the read to anyone and everyone- but especially girls and their parents.