Peggy Orenstein’s Boys and Sex provides an open and incisive look into the sexual experiences of boys and the challenges that come with being a sexually active teen. She goes deep into the teenage psyche to uncover what they think about rape, consent, porn, homosexuality, hookups, and much more. A must-listen for every teen and their parents!

What does this Start Publishing Notes' summary, analysis, and review include?

• Summary of the original book
• Easily digestible takeaways distilling the main ideas
• A discussion of how boys view masculinity and how they relate to girls in a predominantly patriarchal society
• An investigation of what consent and sexual assault mean in a hookup culture and the gaps in sex education that parents and teachers need to fill
• Editorial review and analysis
• Background on Peggy Orenstein

About the original book:

For some reason, society has always had a problem talking to or teaching boys about sex. Parents and teachers assume that boys will find a way to figure out the details for themselves. And they often do, with drastic results. In Peggy Orenstein’s Boys and Sex, she spends two years interviewing boys from all over the country about their sexual experiences and perspectives. Surprisingly enough, these boys open up about their sexual insecurities, emotions, and performance. They also talk about their sexual misconduct, porn, racism, and even male rape. Without doubt, Boys and Sex shows us the viewpoints of the other side of the gender divide.

DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Boys and Sex. Start Publishing Notes is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis, and review of the book and not the original book.