Recs if you like Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex...

microhistory: the intensive historical investigation of a well defined smaller unit of research (such as an event, community, individual or a settlement); it aspires to "ask large questions in small places"

compliments and credit for this incredible idea go to @leshka.

has this ever happened to you? do you read a bunch of smutty smut and feel guilty bc it’s not “proper books”? well, do i have a answers for you!

find below a curated list of smutty smut titles paired with complimentary classics and/or nonfiction smarty books to make your brain bigger!*

*individual bigger brain results may vary

🚧this list is under construction🚧

Nonfiction books about sexuality and kink!

I made a separate list for disability and sexuality because that intersection is especially important to me 🫶 check it out

Books about sexual & reproductive justice + health. Including abortion, contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, kink, sexuality, STIs, and more. The term reproductive justice is from SisterSong and is inherently an intersectional, political, and affirming framework. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled perspectives highlighted.

niche non-fiction that questions, explores, and dissects the hidden science of everyday life.

recs welcome as always!

a compilation of non-fiction books that talk about taboo topics relating to sex and relationships! topics covered thus far: kink, fetishism, polyamory, queer sex, consent, asexuality.

The perfect biology book blends informative science and an interesting writing style. This ideal blend is hard to find and I’m thankful every time. I hope you like these, too!

Microhistories and niche non-fiction to make you go… huh?

Suggestions welcome

books about sex work and what it entails

non-fiction books to read if you want to learn about an oddly specific topic

Books about the body, medical misogynoir, ways women and lgbtq+ people are oppressed in the medical world

For when music just won't cut it and you need a new weird hyperfixation.