Natalie Fiennes
When it comes to sex education, the personal is political… Behind Closed Doors is a radical, inclusive and honest sex education for young people “A short, punchy, intersectional, unstuffy overview of all sorts of issues that impact sexuality and sexual activity” – The f Word Sex is personal: perhaps the most intimate thing of all, but sex is also shaped by a complicated web of cultural, social and political forces outside of ourselves. Fear-mongering, moral panic and outdated attitudes towards sex prevail, but if #MeToo has taught us anything, it’s how dangerous it is to keep these conversations about sex behind closed doors. Penned by real-life sex educator Natalie Fiennes, Behind Closed Doors breaks the silence with a bold, inclusive, and revolutionary approach to sex education. This powerful book goes beyond the basics of ‘the birds and the bees’ to explore: • Consent and power dynamics — No means no • Sexual violence — ‘Abuse of power comes as no surprise’ • Gender identity — It’s more than just changing rooms • Contraception and reproductive rights — choice & freedom • Sex work — The oldest job in the world • The political roots of sex education—and how we can radically reimagine it • Identifying inequality – including that which stands in the way of sexual freedom Behind Closed Doors takes sex education out of the classroom and into the real world. Honest and empowering, it shows how our desires are influenced by powerful political processes that can be transformed. “As a passionate sex educator, it’s Natalie Fiennes’ firm belief that everyone deserves to learn about the full spectrum of human sexuality and to discover their desires, shame-free”- gal-dem “A short, punchy, intersectional, unstuffy overview of all sorts of issues that impact sexuality and sexual activity…. Shows how can we rise up against powerful and oppressive politics” – “The f Word” Winner of a 2019 Creative Review Book Covers of the Year award. Behind Closed Doors is part of the Outspoken by Pluto series. Platforming younger, underrepresented voices; intervening in important political issues; revealing powerful histories and giving voice to our experiences; Outspoken by Pluto is a book series unlike any other. Unravelling debates on sex ed and masculinity, feminism and class, and work and borders, this series has the answers to the questions you’re asking. These are books that dissent.