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The Sex Myth

The Sex Myth

By Rachel Hills

The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality. Simon & Schuster, 2015.

5.0 / 1

14 mins read

12 Key insights

A brief summary of The Sex Myth

An in-depth and eye-opening examination of the assumptions, fears, and “norms” we all hold regarding sex and sexuality in our society; based on extensive research, hard facts, and personal interviews.

Key insights in The Sex Myth

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What do you get from this book? Uncover the myths holding you back from a fulfilling sex life
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The media portrays a hypersexualized society that has millennials believing sex equals freedom from cultural restraints
3
Sex is viewed as “special” and driven by biology, but the truth is complicated and rooted in medieval history
4
“Normal” and “abnormal” are dependent upon society’s changing beliefs, but even abnormal groups still have social standards
5
Modern culture reinforces the belief that to have sex, we must also be beautiful
6
“Bro culture” and homophobia pressure men to act more masculine and engage in sex
7
The image of “good girls” and the “unwoman” is changing, but conservative cultures continue to hinder female empowerment
8
People believe sex has to be great or they’re diseased, even though most women can’t achieve orgasm through penetration alone
9
Our sex lives are reflected in our self-image, but to be truly free, we must do away with outdated myths
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Summary of the key insights
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read The Sex Myth

Sex educators in training • sex therapy patients • sociologists • couples • singles • anyone concerned with sex or sexuality

About the author of The Sex Myth

Australian journalist Rachel Hills has contributed to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan. She hosts the popular blog Musings of an Inappropriate Woman and is a two-time guest speaker on TEDx Talks. In 2015, New York Times’ “Women in the World” listed her book The Sex Myth as “one of the best books of the year.”

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