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COME AS YOU ARE by Emily Nagoski

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pershie13's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

This book is literally the holy grail of sex ed that I never really had growing up, and it was truly life changing. It taught a very thorough understanding of the body, the mind, emotions, trauma, joy, and so much more. Not only does this book go into sexuality, but it also taught me how to understand my emotions and relationships with others in everyday life. This book taught me things that I didn't think I would ever understand unless I tried something like therapy or some other method that would require unpacking so many levels of feelings and emotions, and yet my understanding of so many things surrounding human bodies and sexuality have changed as a result of this book. EVERYONE needs to read this to help unpack some of the stigma and debunk the messages were were taught (or not taught) growing up. I would give this book 100 stars if I could.

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juliannecridlin's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative medium-paced

3.75

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vin_eeta_3's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

2.0

Missing diversity even cultural practices by different ethnicities, Needed to have more scientific explanations and more examples of how to experience more pleasure and a run through of different kind of sensory exercises to enhance sexual pleasure. Needs to go more in-depth with negative sexual experiences things that can result from them and how to overcome them.

Overall a good beginner book to start self acceptance and loving your body and enjoying positive sexual experiences.

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_jenna_s's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

5.0

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katbotelho's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

4.0

felt like a good balance between informative and informal, like even tho im not a sciencey person i was able to understand the science the author was talking about

thought the personas were helpful in illustrating the points she was trying to make

also liked that it was read by the author bc you can tell shes passionate about the subject and her tone made it more lively

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stargazer3845's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Every woman could learn something from this book. So could many folks who aren't women.

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cmlalonde's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

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peachybee53's review against another edition

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challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

This is not an exaggeration: every woman - no, person - should read this book. It will change your life.
It has certainly been a slow and challenging read, but I have learnt so much about my body, brain, expectations, desires, stressors and methods of looking at it all in a new, non-judgemental, compassionate way. Some of my biggest takeaways are the 'sexual brakes and accelorators,' statistics of the ways women typically experience their sexualities compared to men, and the ways that stress, contexts and learned mindfulness can impact your sexual desire (as well as your self-image and general life).
Though certainly aimed at cisgender women (from biological, scientific, social and cultural views), most of the points made in this book would be beneficial to everyone. I love the way it all comes from a place of 'no matter what your experience is, you are normal. You can find happiness and satisfaction. You are not alone. You are beautiful.

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lizpickering's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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grace_b_3's review against another edition

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I ran out time with this one; it was due back at the library before I could finish it. I thought it was okay, but nothing it had to say was really revolutionary.

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