A review by ruthiella
Promiscuities: An Opinionated History of Female Desire by Naomi Wolf

3.0

I think the thing to keep in mind when reading Promiscuities is that it is essentially a memoir and not a polemic; it is a very personal exploration of 20th century female sexuality. As Wolf writes in the concluding chapter, "I am conscious that an inquiry such as this ends by raising more questions than it can answer; sexuality is so personal, and the creation of a sexual culture such a subtle, collective undertaking, that any simple prescriptions are too crude a response." There were times when I was nodding my head with understanding, but also occasions where could not relate to Wolf's experiences or her conclusions. However, I am definitley glad I read this thought provoking book.