51 pages 1 hour read

Peggy Orenstein

Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Peggy Orenstein's Girls & Sex is lauded for its insightful exploration of female sexuality amid societal pressures, offering a candid look at the experiences of young women. Reviewers commend its thorough research and empathetic narrative, though some criticize its anecdotal focus and lack of diverse perspectives. A vital read for understanding modern sexual dynamics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Girls & Sex?

Readers who appreciated Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher or Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski will find Girls & Sex by Peggy Orenstein insightful. Ideal for parents, educators, and those interested in female adolescent sexuality, this book combines research with interviews to explore the complexities young women face today.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Gender / Feminism
Parenting
Psychology
Themes
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Femininity
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Genre
Psychology
Self Help