The Sex Lives of African Women is a collection of personal essays from black women around the world who open up about their experiences with sex and sexuality. The stories are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom, and healing. This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in LGBTQ+ issues or intersectional feminism.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to know more about the sex lives of African women. It offers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom and healing from those who have lived it. This book dives deep into LGBTQ+ issues as well intersectional feminism making it a must read for all.
Pros :
- The Sex Lives of African Women is a unique and insightful look at the sexual experiences of black women from around the world.
- The essays are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a rare glimpse into the lives of black female sexuality.
- This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in intersectional feminism or LGBTQ+ issues.
Cons :
- Some of the stories are graphic and may be disturbing to some readers.
- The author often inserts her own opinions into the essays, which can be jarring or off-putting.
- The book is dated, with many references that will be unfamiliar to a modern reader.
Learn more about the author
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah is a Ghanaian feminist writer and activist. She has been published in various anthologies and magazines, including the Journal of Pan African Studies and Wasafiri Magazine. The Sex Lives of African Women is her first book.
Reader Reviews
“This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the intricacies of black female sexuality. Sekyiamah has crafted a powerful and moving collection of essays that explore everything from orgasm denial to sexual violence. The stories are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom, and healing.”
“This book is absolutely amazing! It provides a rare and powerful insight into the sexual lives of African women from all walks of life. The essays are frank, honest, and incredibly moving- I couldn’t put it down!”
“An incredibly powerful book that sheds light on the sexuality of African women from all walks of life. Sekyiamah has created a work of art that is both insightful and inspiring.”
“This book is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the sexual lives of African women. The stories are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom, and healing. Highly recommended!”
