31 pages 1 hour read

Peggy Orenstein

Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Peggy Orenstein's Boys & Sex delves into contemporary male sexual experiences and attitudes, offering valuable insights. Critical acclaim highlights its candid interviews and nuanced discussion. However, some suggest it lacks diversity in perspectives and depth in exploring potential solutions. Overall, it's a crucial contribution to understanding modern male sexuality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Boys & Sex?

Ideal readers for Peggy Orenstein’s Boys & Sex are parents, educators, and those interested in adolescent development and gender studies. If you appreciated books like Girlhood by Melissa Febos or Missoula by Jon Krakauer, you would likely find Orenstein’s insightful exploration of masculinity and sexuality engaging.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Parenting
Gender / Feminism
Love / Sexuality
Themes
Identity: Masculinity
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Gender
Genre
Psychology
Self Help