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: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
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, to examine the multifaceted nature of women's desire. She argues that our understanding of sex, pleasure, and autonomy is shaped by societal norms, cultural expectations, and personal experiences. By challenging these assumptions, Angel encourages us to remake our thinking about sex and pleasure without any illusions about perfect self-knowledge.

In the current era of heightened awareness about violence and power, Angel urges us to reevaluate our sexual practices and relationships. She advocates for a more nuanced and inclusive approach that recognizes the diverse experiences and desires of women. This includes promoting consent education, challenging patriarchal norms, and providing support for survivors of sexual violence.

Angel's book offers a thought-provoking and empowering exploration of women's desire and its relationship to sexual violence. By challenging our assumptions and promoting a more inclusive and respectful approach to sex, we can work towards creating a world where women's desires are honored, respected, and protected.

Weight: 138g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788739207