The Edge of Sex is an anthology of voices from the margins, bringing together 37 writers to discuss their experiences of sex and sex education in America. The anthology explores often overlooked and excluded identities, with pieces on sexuality and disabilities, survivors of assault, sex work as women of colour, kink and BDSM, being Muslim and queer, reproductive rights, and the challenges of culture and identity when grappling with gender fluidity and gendered expectations.
Key Features
- Diverse perspectives on sex and sex education.
- Includes voices from marginalised identities.
- Addresses themes of race, religion, and societal expectations.
- Highlights resilience and empowerment of marginalised individuals.
- Provides insights for casual readers, clinicians, and educators.
Additional Information
As they trace the negative effects of a restrictive, fear-based sex education – particularly on marginalised individuals – these stories unearth larger themes: tensions with race and religion, expectations from heteronormative society, and pressures of femininity and masculinity. Importantly, they also highlight the resilience and empowerment of marginalised individuals within a culture designed to ostracise them. The rich, diverse, and intersectional stories of The Edge of Sex paint a contextualised picture of sex education and make an urgent case for better representation and more inclusive, consistent, and comprehensive content. By reading this anthology, casual readers may learn more about their sexual selves, clinicians can apply the material to their practices with clients, and educators and students can expand their knowledge of feminist theory, intersectional theory, queer theory, and sex education.
