Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon

Girl Sex 101 Reviews

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  Tobi

  Let me tell you a bit about this book. To begin, when I was first asked to write a little bit for it about queer sexuality and trans women, I thought it’d probably be yet another instance of something written just with cis women in mind and one little section mentioning trans women. I was happy to be told that information for trans women would be included in every chapter of the book, freeing my writing to be more than just the basics. Even so, when I got my hands on the final copy I was amazed at just how much it exceeded my expectations!
  
  The colorful playful illustrations throughout the book just casually include trans women alongside everyone else. In one of the narrative sections describing sex between an older dyke couple there’s a simple mention about how sex is different for one of them because she has a prostate. In the section on hormones, birth control and transition are discussed in the same paragraph. In the section about post-surgery bodies, hysterectomy, menopause, and vaginoplasty are discussed side by side.
  
  The anatomy chapter uses “phallus” instead of “penis” and the explanation of why includes: “Remember, a clit is basically a small penis. A penis is basically a big clit. And both of them are phalluses.” In the chapters on hand sex and on cunnilingus, there’s a ton of techniques and several pages of discussion about how those techniques may work differently for trans women who haven’t had vaginoplasty - with illustrations!
  
  The care put into integrating information for trans women alongside everything else is just one example of all the things this book got right. It also does a great job talking about disability, flirting, consent, healthy relationships, polyamory and monogamy, and more.
  
  A lot of guides can feel a bit academic or bland, in part because they are never written for me. It’s like they are letters written to straight and/or cis folks that I have intercepted and I have to interpret the information and figure out what applies to my life and my body. This was the first time I read a guide and felt it was speaking directly to me.
  
  The fun and friendly tone throughout the book is incredibly inviting, alongside cute stories, small comics, strong encouragement, clear guidance for dealing with difficult situations, and a ton of puns and silly humor. I’ve been teaching sex ed for more than 15 years and there was still a plenty here new to me. I found myself laughing, getting playful, and kinda turned on.
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  Alexandra Calaway

  So amazingly inclusive, for Trans Women, no matter what their anatomy is. I realize this is a book for ladies looking to love other ladies, but a huge part of the book is devoted to self-love too, which includes masturbation but is certainly not limited to it. I'd recommend this book to anyone who has a vulva or anyone who wants to spend some quality time with someone else's vulva. Straight guys included! Definitely a fantastic sex-ed book, that is so much more than sex-ed.
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  Nicole

  THIS BOOK! You will wish you had this book when you were younger. You will wish your lover had this book when they were younger. You will want to fall to your knees and praise the collective wisdom of our queer, sex-positive elders contained in this book. Just read this book if you have sex with women please.
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  Noah

  Definitely the best sex-education book I've ever read or heard of. Ostensibly for women who have sex with women, but it's so inclusive and universal I would recommend it to anyone.
  💕
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  Cecilia

  I highly recommend reading this book! Even if the only girl you’re having sex with is yourself.
  
  The first three chapters (communication, consent, anatomy) alone are super important for anyone of any identity, even for non sexual romantic relationships.
  
  This book is full of information presented in an easy to read and relatable way. There’s even an erotic short story woven throughout.
  
  I learned a lot, not just about how to have sex with women (cis, trans, nb, gnc, intersex), but also what I might like for myself (partnered or not) and how to communicate these needs and desires to a partner (of any gender).
  
  It even helps take a bit of the nervous and awkward out by reading that loads of people experience the same, or also don’t know much of this stuff starting out either. And it’s kind of funny.
  
  Any woman, or any person who has (or wants to have) sex with women should read this book.
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  Greymalkin

  A funny, frank, warm, well-researched and inclusive book on sex. Primarily sex with women, but the fluidity of that term and the acceptance of a wide range of partner sexual identities and anatomy means that this book has many useful things to teach no matter where you personally may fall on that range. It is the best of this genre I have read so far and the only one I would likely recommend to other people (from those that I've read). The examples were great, and the story thread kept things moving and was reasonably compelling on its own. I appreciated the body- and sex-positive vibe while it never wavered from stressing physical and emotional safety. There were step-by-step lessons on giving good cunnilingus as well as step-by-step lessons on how to talk to someone about expectations and boundaries. I learned a lot, especially about trans and the fantastic range of sexuality.
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  Ietrio

  Wow! Finally the antidote to the now so present speed dating / seduction / whatever. It takes a human approach. I think
  More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory has much more information about relationships, even if it involves just two humans, but this is more fun, both in rythm and presentation.
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  Nina (Death, Books, and Tea)

  Wide ranging, comprehensive basics. Loved the illustrations and the colour scheme. Also enjoyed the stories and the many perspectives, both from the 16 named contributors plus anonymous commenters.
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  Karen

  Insanely good. I would recommend it to any of my clients.
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  Dawn Serra

  Allison Moon takes a sex 101 manual and turns it into a funny, informative, creative road trip for anyone and everyone.
  
  Yes, this book is about girl sex (which includes tons of tips and advice for trans bodies), but the advice ultimately works for all bodies and orientations.
  
  The art by kd diamond is perfection. The fictional story that introduces each chapter is not only sweet and real, but it helps the reader confront some of their own assumptions about sex and relationships in a way that feels safe and playful.
  
  With tips on safer sex protocols, toy basics, and loads of tips on TALKING about sex - with yourself and a partner - this book is one of my top referrals for clients.
  
  Highly recommend.
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  Chloe

  I really loved this book. It's a 101 book, but it's really good at that — and it's conscientious, it's conscious of its limitations and how much it can offer the reader, and just generally I think it was put together really well and with an eye toward all inclusion possible. Would recommend to people of all ages having or hoping to have girl sex.
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  Cat Tobin

  I never knew there was so much about sex I didn't know! Incredibly enlightening and educational for anyone having sex with women, or while a woman. The tone was occasionally a bit progressiver-than-thou, and the story running through it didn't do anything for me, but the content is so informative that it's definitely worth reading.
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  Haven

  By far the most comprehensive queer sex book I've ever read! And authentically trans inclusive which makes it doubly useful. This is an essential read for any lesbian or bi woman.
  
  My only criticism is I wish they had talked about the risks of oral HPV for queer women. Oh well, maybe in the next edition.
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  Zuzka Jakúbková

  Great sex ed book on all the things girl-on-girl. Covers communication, consent, safety, technique, toys. Excellent section on transgender issues.
  
  A must-read for any and all girls out there, written in easy-to-understand tone. #SexEdEssentials
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  Joel D

  So inclusive and eye opening. a pioneering book with lots of useful information
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  Sinclair

  Smart, funny, real sex advice for queer women of all kinds. Definitely worth a spot on the bookshelf.
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  Michel

  amazingggggggggggggggg
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  Robin

  I wish the book hadn't quoted Dan Savage a few times considering how bi/trans-positive the rest of the book is, but oh well. It's still fantastic.
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  Jessica

  This was billed as a fully inclusive sex-ed book, and it definitely delivered! Although addressed primarily to queer women, it covers all genders and genitals; the only people who aren't a focus are cis men, and it's not like there's a shortage of information out there about having sex with cis men. In addition to extensively covering trans bodies, it's inclusive of disabled bodies and fat bodies as well. If you're a woman and/or you were assigned female at birth, or you're having sex (or want to have sex) with someone in that category, you'll get something out of this book, whether about your own body, your partner's, or both. It covers everything from flirting and finding partners to the mechanics of different sex acts to having honest conversations about safer sex practices. It even touches on asexuality. The world would be a better place if everyone read this book before they had sex!
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  Mina

  Extensive and beautifully illustrated.
  
  Picked this up after looking for a good book into female sexuality and it proved to be very useful. It's probably not going to be required reading in Sex Ed, but it should be.
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  Elisa Rolle

  Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon:
  http://reviews-and-ramblings.dreamwid... 2015 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
  
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  Grace

  Apparently I have never had a day of sex education in my life because this was extraordinarily eye-opening. I would recommend this for anyone of any age, gender or orientation.
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  Echo

  This is an excellent book for anyone who has sex with women, no matter what their genitals look like.
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  Sarah Koppelkam

  An inspiringly frank and inclusive text for sex educators (and those looking to educate themselves). Well done!
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  Lindsey

  Literally everyone should read this book. Amazing.
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  emmy

  Included in a blog post and resource list at
  https://booksbeyondbinaries.blog/2019...