In our third episode, we’re talking about sex. We’re looking at the first era in American history when women went out and dated for the joy of it, without the expectation of looking for a husband (even though marriage + a household was very much still what the larger culture expected of her…).
Think it was the 1960s? Think much earlier! We talk about how our current TV and film culture has left us hanging for realistic takes on sex and read bodies.
Jessie’s read: Woman: The American History of an Idea by Lillian Faderman
Articles: by Sophie Gilbert
“Don’t call them trash” (Print version published under title “The Case for Bodice Ripping”)
Olivia’s read: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed
TikTok referenced: Chelsea Handler’s “Just another child-free day”
