BOYS & SEX Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity

Author and narrator Peggy Orenstein is no stranger to conversations about sex. Here she casts a comprehensive look at how young men navigate intimacy. Her conversational pace and tonal shifts lend themselves well to an audiobook that features several interviews as it engages listeners with a deeper understanding of how boys think and behave. Orenstein includes perspectives from a variety of men, both cisgender and transgender, white and people of color, revealing just how much boys want to talk about their feelings and experiences despite their parents and role models frequently avoiding such conversations. This is an excellent audio choice, especially for caregivers who want to improve their conversations about sex with boys and gain a deeper understanding of what perpetuates toxic masculinity. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]