Ten Men
by Kitty Ruskin
An unflinching account of one woman's year exploring the tangled mess of modern sexuality. A Stylist pick of the best non-fiction for 2024. TEN MEN, MANY STORIES. At the beginning of the year, Kitty Ruskin decided it was time to embrace her sexuality, taking advantage of all the joys that being young, free and single bring and having fun, easy, no-strings sex with whomsoever she desired. She got on the apps and started swiping. What followed was sometimes sexy, frequently funny, occasionally shocking and, sadly, all too often fraught with pain and danger. It was not the carefree adventure she had envisaged; it was something altogether darker. Ten Men is one woman's tale told with searing honesty. It's an exploration of the 'blurred lines' that even seemingly nice guys can exploit, a meditation on the lack of clarity around consent and a call to arms to combat a culture that seems to thrive on women's vulnerability.
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Author Biography
Kitty Ruskin works for TIME. After completing a Masters in Literature from the University of Edinburgh, she started her career in fashion writing and (less glamorously) in writing profiles for wedding bands. Now she writes about women's issues and mental health, and specialises in audience engagement. Ten Men is her debut book.
Review
A no-holds-barred account of the highs and lows of being a single woman on the modern dating scene. * Sunday Times Style *
Ten Men offers a candid and provocative exploration of modern relationships and sexuality ... With wit, humour, and vulnerability, Ruskin navigates the complexities of intimacy and desire in the digital age, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and attitudes towards sex and relationships. It is a bold and thought-provoking read that challenges societal norms on consent, exploitation and celebrates the power of self-discovery. * Glamour *
Taking on the darker side of women's lives ... [Ten Men] celebrates women's sexuality but also unflinchingly reveals the truth of how women are perceived - and used - in society by men. * Stylist *
Ruskin's book digs deep into honest conversations around sex, consent and vulnerability. * Cosmopolitan *
A really stunning non-fiction debut about casual sex, empowerment and the often dire state of modern dating ... Should be required reading. -- Beth McColl, Everything is Content podcast
When journalist Kitty Ruskin embarks on 'a year of casual sex' she's expecting a thrilling journey of sexual discovery, but the reality is more dangerous and damaging. * Red Magazine *
A brave, bold book - Ruskin perfectly captures the complexity - and the risk - of sex for women today. * Nichi Hodgson, author of The Curious History of Dating *
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