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A Curious History of Sex by Kate Lister
4.0
I like that this book knows where it stands: a 'curious' history book which goes in and out of certain aspects of sex from tale as old as time to recent days. It knows it doesn't touch all aspects of sex (not enough LGBTQI IMHO) but it gives you an idea as to why things are how they are these days.
Kate Lister's writing style made reading enjoyable - there are laugh out loud moments capturing facts and etymologies. The chapters are short but the notes and references are actually informative for further reading.
The facts presented are great and well researched, although angering that people's stupidity around sex and women's health is technically brought about by men who thought they knew everything (surprise surprise).
Really like how she concluded the book as well.
If you want to read about the science of sex, an equally funny and suggested reading: [b:Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex|5981308|Bonk The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex|Mary Roach|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335719323l/5981308._SX50_.jpg|2398516]
Kate Lister's writing style made reading enjoyable - there are laugh out loud moments capturing facts and etymologies. The chapters are short but the notes and references are actually informative for further reading.
The facts presented are great and well researched, although angering that people's stupidity around sex and women's health is technically brought about by men who thought they knew everything (surprise surprise).
Really like how she concluded the book as well.
If you want to read about the science of sex, an equally funny and suggested reading: [b:Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex|5981308|Bonk The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex|Mary Roach|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335719323l/5981308._SX50_.jpg|2398516]