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The Sex Lives of African Women | Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah

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Nonfiction Society and Culture Social Sciences Feminist Theory African Women Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah spent decades talking openly and intimately to African women around the world about sex. In this book, she brings together their extraordinary stories, whilst also chronicling her own journey towards sexual freedom. Paperback 304 pages Dialogue/Little Brown Hachette

From finding queer community in Egypt to living a polyamorous life in Senegal to understanding the intersectionality of religion and pleasure in Cameroon, their necessary narratives are individual and illuminating. This stunning collection provides crucial insight into our quest for sexual power and offers all women inspirational examples to live a truly liberated life.

‘Honest and moving. A vital treasure.’ Bolu Babalola, author of Love in Colour

‘Leaves you feeling deliciously empowered.’ Lola Shoneyin, author of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives

 

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah is the author of The Sex Lives of African Women and Seeking Sexual Freedom. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, CNN, Essence and more. Her short stories have been published in It Wasn’t Exactly Love and The Pot and Other Stories. She is the cofounder of the award-winning podcast and blog Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women. She is co-founder and co-director of the Institute for Journalism and Social Change.