Sluts

‘An important and honest book that will encourage better conversations about sex. I wish I read this when I was younger!’ - Laura Whitmore

'A must-read for anyone whose sexual expression has been used as a weapon against them' – Ruby Rare

'A fascinating deep dive into the history of slutshaming' - Service 95, Dua Lipa's Book Club

A 'taboo-smashing debut book' - Cosmopolitan


From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

Whore. Hoe. Jezebel. Harlot. Slut. Five words. One meaning.

But what exactly is a slut? How has the concept changed over time? And why is slutshaming so dangerous?

In this groundbreaking investigation, Beth Ashley reveals the truth about slutshaming, gives us the tools to fight it, and encourages us all to have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.