We think of the modern woman as sexually liberated – if anything, we’re told we’re oversexed. Yet over half of women report having a sexual complaint, whether that’s lack of desire or difficulty reaching orgasm. Perhaps we need to rethink what’s ‘normal.’ Using a blend of reportage, interview and provocative reflection, journalist Sarah Barmak explores the cutting-edge science and grassroots cultural trends that are getting us closer to truth of women’s sexuality. This week we talk about her book Closer: Notes from the Orgasmic Frontier of Female Sexuality as well as her work to detox culture
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