Boys and Sex

By reading this koob, you will learn how today’s boys are navigating the quagmire of masculinity, sex, and relationships.

You will also learn:

• What makes an “ideal” man—and what makes a good one

• How toxic masculinity manifests as “bro culture”

• Why boys feel pressured to perform, even when they don’t want to

• How media representations of women contribute to sexual violence, and

• Why parents need to ditch their embarrassment and talk to their sons about sex.

In 2017, Peggy Orenstein interviewed teenage girls for Girls & Sex, her bestselling study of adolescent sexuality in the internet age. Now she’s turned her attention to boys. In a world of constant connectivity, online porn, and social media, how are the boys of Generation Z coming of age? What are today’s boys being taught about caring, communication, and consent? Are you ready to delve into the shadowy world of modern masculinity?