Final Rating:
Date of Completion: 26/07/2022
Cover:
With the bright pink background and pseudo-vagina, I would have found this book cover more striking if the features had been arranged and formatted slightly differently. As it is, the design looks nice enough and is fitting for the genre.
The Clit, the Whole Clit, and Nothing but the Clit
Writing:
From the start, Emily Nagoski’s writing style is clear and easy to follow. The casual, conversational tone may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I enjoyed it. This style seemed perfectly suited for communicating science to a general audience in an engaging manner. The stories and recurring metaphors also kept me interested through the information-packed chapters. The only thing that annoyed me was the constant repetition of key concepts, but I understand that this was simply to emphasise these points.
Content:
Emily Nagoski does a great job of merging science with her experience as a sex educator. The concepts she presents for improving sexual well-being are strongly infused with body positivity and normalcy messages. This created a warm, comfortable atmosphere that is perfect for what can be a complex and sensitive topic. There is so much information to take in, and I love the recap points at the end of each chapter.
It turns out what matters most is not the parts you are made of or how they are organised, but how you feel about those parts.
Everything considered, ‘Come as You Are’ is a great read that empowers women with tools and knowledge for improving their sexual well-being. The casual writing style made it easy to take in the contents, and these are backed by science and experience. I will certainly be returning to this book from time to time to glean as much as I can from it.
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