Unscrewed: Women, Sex, Power & How to Stop Letting the System Screw Us

A revolutionary guide to reclaiming sexual power and dismantling fauxpowerment.

Feminist sex educator Jaclyn Friedman cuts through the illusion of progress to reveal the truth: women may appear to be in control of their sexuality, but systemic forces still dictate the terms. Unscrewed is a bold, research-backed manifesto that exposes how media, religion, politics, and education shape our experiences of sex, love, and power—and provides a roadmap for real equality.

What This Book Reveals

• The Era of Fauxpowerment – How the illusion of sexual freedom masks ongoing inequality and control
• The Roots of Fear & Stress – Why we experience anxiety around sex, relationships, and desire—and where it comes from
• Intersectional Analysis – How power structures intersect with gender, race, class, and sexuality to shape our intimate lives
• Actionable Tools – Practical skills to challenge fauxpowerment, set boundaries, and claim authentic agency
• A Path Forward – How to flip the script on sexual politics and build a culture of genuine consent and equality

Perfect For

• Feminists seeking to understand and dismantle systemic sexual inequality
• Educators, activists, and advocates working toward gender justice
• Anyone questioning the gap between sexual "liberation" and lived reality
• Readers ready to move beyond empowerment rhetoric to real structural change

Author: Jaclyn Friedman
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Hachette Book Group

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