An unflinching account of one woman's year exploring the tangled mess of modern sexuality.

'BOOK EVERY YOUNG WOMAN SHOULD READ' Daily Mail
'BOLD AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING' Glamour

As heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour

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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.

"Book every woman should read." - Daily Mail

"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

"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