At thirty-two years old, everything in Nona Willis Aronowitzs life, and in America, was in disarray. Her marriage was falling apart. Her nuclear family was slipping away. Her heart and libido were both in overdrive. Embroiled in an era of fear, reckoning, and reimagining, her assumptions of what sexual liberation meant were suddenly up for debate. In the thick of personal and political turmoil, Nona turned to the words of historys sexual revolutionariesincluding her late mother, early radical pro-sex feminist Ellen Willis. At a time when sex has never been more accepted and feminism has never been more mainstream, Nona asked...
In this empowering, accessible guide, Jaclyn Friedmanco-editor of Yes Means Yesgives young women the tools to decipher the modern worlds confusing, hypersexualized, sometimes dangerous landscape so they can define their own sexual identity. Friedman decries the hypocrisy and mixed messages of our culture (were failures if we dont act sexy, but were sluts if we actually pursue sex; we need to be protected from rapists lurking in bushes, but deserve whatever we get if we have a drink at a party and wear a skirt), and encourages readers to separate fear from fact, decode the damaging messages all around them,...
Fun, informative, and illustrated, this book provides women with a wealth of masturbation and general sex knowledge -- its history, the mechanics of it, the joys of sexy toys -- plus clear, concise tips on... well... getting off.
Take control of your own sexual journey with Shameless Sex, a compass to guide you toward your most authentic and vibrant selfEmbrace your desires, gain confidence in your relationships, and explore your own ever-changing world of sexual pleasure with this guide to cultivating the sex life of your dreams.No matter your gender, sexuality, or relationship status, Shameless Sex: Unlock the Pleasure Youve Been Waiting For lets you choose your own pleasure path while feeling normal, whole, and supported.With real questions from Shameless Sex podcast listenersand the best advice and most trusted tools drawn from interviews with hundreds of doctors, sex...
Experience a radically inclusive and informative collection of stories, essays, interviews, and art about sex, relationships, and body confidence.Have you ever had a question about sex - whether out of curiosity, desire, or the sneaking suspicion you're, somehow, different? Every Body will help you feel less alone. It's a huge collection of anonymous stories, essays, artwork, and expert tell-all's on myriad subjects, all rolled into one. Really, it's the conversations most of us are too scared to start. Thanks to talented duo Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg, we don't have to. The stories, essays, and interviews they've compiled touch on...
In her follow-up to the #1 bestseller The Vagina Bible, Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian OB/GYN and the internet's most fearless advocate for women's health, brings us empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective, and expert advice. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopausal transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. Any...
Let Dr. Spitzwho served as assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine's Department of Urology for 15 years and who is a regularly featured guest on The Doctorsbecome a best friend as he fearlessly guides you through the hairiest and the scariest questions in The Penis Book. An unflinching, comprehensive guide to everything from sexually transmitted infections to the science of blood flow, The Penis Book prominently features an easy-to-follow holistic five-step plan for optimum penis health, including plant-based eating recommendations, information on some penis-healthy foods, and suggested exercises for penis wellbeing. Useful to men and women alike, The Penis Book is a one-stop-shop for the care and...
"So much has been learned about menopause in the last twenty-five years -- what a challenge it had to be to treat the subject in a comprehensive, comprehensible manner, which this book admirably does....A worthy companion to the classic pathfinder book by the same organization." -- Isaac Schiff, M. D., chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at Massachusetts General Hospital The authors consider menopause within the totality of women's health and as a natural process, not a medical problem. They detail typical menopausal symptoms, mainstream and alternative treatments, and risk factors for such conditions as osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer and...
