Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again: Women and Desire in the Age of Consent

Katherine Angel challenges our assumptions about women's desire and urges us to remake our thinking about sex, pleasure, and autonomy without illusions about perfect self-knowledge. She argues that women should be expected to know their desires and that sexual violence should be taken seriously.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Publisher: Verso Books

Women find themselves in a complex and challenging situation as they navigate the realms of consent, empowerment, and sexual desire. On the one hand, society encourages them to assert their desires clearly and confidently, emphasizing the importance of consent and self-determination. However, sex researchers suggest that women's desire may take time to emerge and can be influenced by various factors. At the same time, men often assert their knowledge of what women want, often disregarding or discounting their perspectives.

In this context, sexual violence continues to be a pressing issue, leaving women questioning their ability to know what they desire and why they are expected to do so. Katherine Angel, in her insightful book, delves into these complex questions and challenges our assumptions about women's desire. She questions why women should be expected to know their desires and explores the ways in which sexual violence undermines our understanding of eroticism and personhood.

Angel's book spans various disciplines, including science, popular culture, pornography, and literature. She examines how societal norms, cultural expectations, and media portrayals shape our understanding of sex and desire. Through her analysis, she highlights the ways in which these representations can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and reinforce gender inequality.

One of the central themes of Angel's book is the idea that not knowing what we want is essential to both eroticism and personhood. She argues that our desires are shaped by a complex interplay of personal experiences, cultural influences, and societal norms. Therefore, expecting women to know their desires in a vacuum or disregarding their perspectives can be harmful and restrictive.

Angel urges us to remake our thinking about sex, pleasure, and autonomy without any illusions about perfect self-knowledge. She challenges us to embrace the complexities of our desires and to recognize that they can be fluid and evolving. She encourages us to explore our bodies and desires in a safe and consensual manner, without fear of judgment or coercion.

Furthermore, Angel emphasizes the importance of taking sexual violence seriously. She argues that sexual violence is not just a physical act but also a violation of our autonomy and personhood. She challenges us to recognize the ways in which sexual violence is perpetuated by societal norms, power dynamics, and gender inequality. She calls for a broader understanding of sexual violence that encompasses consent, pleasure, and autonomy for all individuals.

In conclusion, Women are in a bind as they navigate the complexities of consent, empowerment, and sexual desire. In the face of sexual violence and societal expectations, Angel's book offers a valuable perspective on women's desire. She challenges our assumptions and encourages us to embrace the complexities of our desires and to take sexual violence seriously. By reimagining our thinking about sex, pleasure, and autonomy, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society where everyone has the right to explore their bodies and desires without fear of harm or coercion.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 136 x 206 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788739160