In today's episode, we're diving into "A Dirty Word: How a Sex Writer Reclaimed Her Sexuality" by Steph Auteri. This captivating memoir, published in 2018 by Cleis Press, delves into the cultural perception of female sexuality as a dirty word. Steph, a writer and editor, shares her journey of becoming a sex writer to overcome her own sexual dysfunction and discovering that she wasn't broken to begin with. Throughout the book, she tackles various themes like sexual health, body image, and the pathologization of female sexuality. Join us as we explore the importance of adult sex education and why this book is a valuable resource for readers of all backgrounds.

Steph’s website: https://www.stephauteri.com/

Guerilla Sex Ed: https://guerrillasexed.org/

Steph’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stephauteri/

Steph’s Recommendations for Further Learning:

Come as You Are https://www.emilynagoski.com/home 

Pussypedia https://www.pussypedia.net/

Afrosexology https://afrosexology.com/

Lovehoney https://www.lovehoney.com/advice/

Pleasure Mechanics  https://www.pleasuremechanics.com/

Selema Noon https://www.saleemanoon.com/

Justine Ang Fonte https://www.justinefonte.com/

Nadine Thornhill https://www.nadinethornhill.com/

Al Vernacchio https://alvernacchio.com/