I (21M) grew up pretty devoid of any sexual education (my mom basically handed me a picture book as a kid that I never read). I never sought to really educate myself and its led to me making a lot of harmful mistakes in my adolescence, so I'm looking for books to educate myself on men's sexual health and better myself. Got any recommendations?
I recently listened to an audio recording of Boys & Sex by Peggy Orenstein and it cleared up a lot of misconceptions I was holding onto from a youth of over-exposure to pornography. I've also read some bell hooks which helped me understand my romantic shortcomings. I'm looking for authors in line with the likes of bell hooks and Ross Gay, but really anything helps. Thanks!
by crookedtoons_
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try “come as you are” by emily nagoski! it’s written for women but my brother said it really helped him understand consent and healthy sexual communication way better than any “for men” book he’d tried.
I am reading She/He/They/Me by Robyn Ryle.
Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree brown.
I don’t have any recommendations but just want to commend you for this level of insight, self reflection, and willingness to grow. Especially at 21 years old. Great to see.
You might consider a textbook on Human Sexuality. I’d recommend [this one](https://www.cengage.com/c/new-edition/9798214136462/).