Mmmmm I fucking LOVE this! Yes please to more narrative around women’s pleasure, there is so much power in it - and I believe even more so as we get older 🔥 And now I’m super excited about your next book Poorna…
I love that you're writing about this topic! I write about my dating history on my Substack; I'm English and American but grew up in the American Bible Belt south which created some 'interesting' narratives around sexuality. I had quite free spirited, open parents who didn't put stock in 'numbers' and were all about connections. My mother, at least, had open discussions about sex so I had this divide of thinking it was okay to explore my own pleasure but society said it wasn't and the Bible belt thought everyone ought to be a virgin (read: 'everyone' being women...). Can't wait to read your book.
This is spot on. I interviewed an 80 year old writer yesterday for the pod who has written an exceptional series of short stories about old women’s inner lives, their desire and yearning. It’s like wow, is this ever going to change?
I feel super awkward commenting on this article as a guy but check out OMGYES, it's absolutely amazing. Great article Poorna, bring on the new book!
Please don’t feel awkward David! And thank you 😇
Mmmmm I fucking LOVE this! Yes please to more narrative around women’s pleasure, there is so much power in it - and I believe even more so as we get older 🔥 And now I’m super excited about your next book Poorna…
Thank you! Now I just need to get on with writing it 😅
May the force be with you Poorna 🙏😘
I love that you're writing about this topic! I write about my dating history on my Substack; I'm English and American but grew up in the American Bible Belt south which created some 'interesting' narratives around sexuality. I had quite free spirited, open parents who didn't put stock in 'numbers' and were all about connections. My mother, at least, had open discussions about sex so I had this divide of thinking it was okay to explore my own pleasure but society said it wasn't and the Bible belt thought everyone ought to be a virgin (read: 'everyone' being women...). Can't wait to read your book.
This is spot on. I interviewed an 80 year old writer yesterday for the pod who has written an exceptional series of short stories about old women’s inner lives, their desire and yearning. It’s like wow, is this ever going to change?
Sorry that was so inarticulate!