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

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

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"

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

recs welcome as always!

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.

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 etc.

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

Suggestions welcome

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!

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