But I don’t think you really know until you know. I think as women we all know how much society has influenced our sexual narratives. Learning about the biology, research and conversations behind women’s sexuality was fascinating, eye-opening and, at times, uncomfortable. I said it in the summary and I’ll say it again in the review – Come As You Are should be an integral part of every women’s sex ed. Nagaoski is this: no matter how weird you might feel about something related to sex – you are completely normal! Review Whether sexuality makes you uncomfortable or curious, Come As You Are should be an integral part of every women’s sexual education that tackles societal impact on sexual narrative, the true biology behind women’s health and, frankly, why we are the way that we are. She creates scenarios based on her past patients to showcase and follow certain couple’s journeys, has interactive worksheets and quizzes throughout the book and an in-depth appendix that dives deeper on certain topics. Most of what you think may be “weird” or “wrong” is probably, almost certainly, normal. Nagoski provides, she uses her experience as a sex educator and researcher to tackle common challenges that women face in their sex lives and normalize the everyday struggles of female sexuality. Emily Nagoski discusses, myth-busts and re-writes the narrative of women’s sexuality in Come As You Are: The Surprising Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life. If you’ve ever asked one of these questions – you’re absolutely not alone. These are a few of the many questions that women ask themselves when it comes to their sexuality and sex life.

Summary “Is this normal?” “Am I the only one who experiences this?” “What’s wrong with me?”

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