The Sex Effect, Ross Benes
The Sex Effect, Ross Benes
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The Sex Effect
Baring Our Complicated Relationship with Sex

Author: Ross Benes

Narrator: Rudy Sanda

Unabridged: 10 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/04/2017


Synopsis

A gripping exploration of the relationship between sex and our society, with a foreword by bestselling author A. J. Jacobs

Why do political leaders become entangled in so many sex scandals? How did the U.S. military inadvertently help make San Francisco a mecca of gay culture? And what was the original purpose of vibrators? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as journalist Ross Benes delves into the complicated relationship between everyday human life—including religion, politics, and technology—and our sexuality.

Drawing on history, psychology, sociology, and more, The Sex Effect combines innovative research and analysis with captivating anecdotes to reveal just how much sex shapes our society—and what it means for us as humans as we continue to struggle with the wide-ranging effects our sexuality has on the world around us.

About Ross Benes

Ross Benes has worked for Esquire and Deadspin, where he wrote about pop culture, sports, and sex. He has also been published in The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Salon, Business Insider, Crain's Detroit Business, and Quartz. He's a roaming Nebraskan.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Thomas

A fascinating read. Benes somehow manages to offend everyone while causing you to laugh and cheer him on as he does it. The obvious strength of the book is his careful and comprehensive research. With nearly 1000 citations, Benes refuses to allow his arguments to fail based on the science or the fac......more

Goodreads review by Nikki

I decided to read this based on the title, which I suppose isn't a surprise. What I found surprising was the content. I had expected something... I dunno... Fluffier. Something that looked at just cultural/social issues as they relate to sex in America but didn't hit on actual serious things. What I......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

Great read! "Freakonimics without pants" is the perfect description - I was highly entertained while also gaining insights on the topic......more

Not what I was expecting......more

DNF; yikes......more