The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris

by Sarah Chadwick

Overview

For millennia, scientists thought women were inside-out versions of men, and male anxiety about female sexuality generated ludicrous ideas and perpetuated inaccurate information. The Sweetness of Venus is a provocative, straight-talking history that exposes the denial, misunderstanding, brutality, and lies endured by this taboo part of human anatomy.

Much of the story of the clitoris has been defined by those who discovered and mapped her. However, even after the true anatomy of the clitoris was finally fully mapped with 3D imaging in 2005, it still hardly gets a mention in America's bestselling teen sex education book for girls, and no mention at all in the parallel book for boys. Equality when it comes to sex has not been achieved.

This book challenges Western culture's definition of female sexuality and will have you laughing out loud, shouting "clitoris!" with abandon, and championing sex equality and pleasure for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781736298831
Publisher:	Armin Lear Press
Publication date:	02/01/2021
Pages:	262
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Hippopotamus in the Room

Part One: Anatomy

1: Everyone Must Have a Penis!

The Vagina Is an Inside-Out Penis

Or . . . the Clitoris Is a Penis

Sexually Adequate Women

2: The Truth About the Clitoris

Part Two: Perception

3: Female Immorality and Sexuality

The Church

Greeks, Romans, and Brothels

Early Humans

4: Psychology and Sexology

5: Evolutionary Biology

Part Three: Representation

6: Language

7: The Written Word

8: Art

Part Four: Climax

9: Yes, Yes, Yes to Cliteracy!

Appendix: Female Genital Mutilation

Acknowledgments

Notes

Select Bibliography

Picture Credits

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

"What a breath of fresh air-finally, a book prioritizing the importance of the clitoris and sexual pleasure, backed up by science, thorough historical research, and so much humor!"

Dr. Tanaya Narendra, Sexual Health Influencer of the Year, 2020

"Chadwick tackles this complex and vital topic with a wonderful lightness of touch and great intelligence. Her book is like an eye-opening chat with a good friend."

Sarah Sloan, creator of Twelve4pleasure podcast

"This book eloquently answers all the questions we've wondered about. Chadwick tells the story of the clitoris in an enlightening, amusing, and knowledgeable way. I loved the personal stories, the research, and the history she included. A must-read and an incredible book!"

Dr. Sunny Rodgers, doctor of human sexuality and

clinical sexologist

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