Jane Sexes It Up True Confessions of Feminist Desire

JANE SEXES IT UP is the first book of its kine to investigate the legacy ofeminism on young women who approached adulthood after the 1980s. The 16oung feminists featured here reflect on the limitations they feel aremposed on their bodies and their sexual behaviours, confessing theirongings and questioning what role feminist ideals should play on women'sesire. Written in an open and remarkably frank style, the contributors touchn a wide range of subjects, from masturbation and pornography to strippingnd prostitution. Avoiding the urge to prescribe what is or isn't appropriate,hey reveal the struggles women have when the messiness of sexuality is putnder a rigid feminist lens: In Spanking and the Single Girl Chris Daleyonders whether it's acceptable to play the submissive role in an S/Mxchange. In Vulvodynia - How Porn Made Me a Woman, Katinka Hooijer revealser affection for porn and the conflicting feelings this inspires. Sex toytoreowner Sarah Smith declares a Dildo Revolution - for women and men, gaynd straight - in her essay of the same name.

Merri Lisa Johnson teaches at the State University of West Georgia. While earning her Ph.D. in English, she worked as a stripper. She lives in Carrollton, GA.