by Naomi Wolf
First published 2012
A medical crisis prompts Naomi Wolf to investigate the relationship between sexuality and creativity. Her research reveals scientific evidence suggesting the vagina functions as an integral part of the female brain rather than mere anatomy. Wolf examines how this "mind-vagina connection" influences what women need in relationships and self-understanding. She combines rigorous scientific research with cultural history and personal interviews from women across different backgrounds. The book explores how female desire shapes identity, creativity, and confidence. Wolf synthesizes physiology, history, and cultural criticism to examine the physical, political, and spiritual implications of these scientific discoveries. Publishers Weekly recognized it as one of the year's best science books. Wolf argues these findings transform our understanding of female consciousness and women's roles in love and society.
Genres: science, gender-studies, feminism, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-criticism, personal-interviews, research
Period: 21st-Century
400 pages · Hardcover · Ecco