‘An important and honest book that will encourage better conversations about sex. I wish I read this when I was younger!’ - Laura Whitmore

'A must-read for anyone whose sexual expression has been used as a weapon against them' – Ruby Rare

'A fascinating deep dive into the history of slutshaming' - Service 95, Dua Lipa's Book Club

A 'taboo-smashing debut book' - Cosmopolitan

You might have thought the era of slutshaming was behind us. But it’s far from over.

In this powerful and timely investigation, Beth uncovers the persistent reality of slutshaming in today’s world. She examines how these harmful attitudes have changed over time, why they are so dangerous, what we can do to challenge them, and how we can all have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.

"This book makes me proud to be a slut! Beth tackles the subject with diligence and compassion, examining the big bad slut-shamey world as well as the more private experiences of self-proclaimed (or accused) sluts. A must-read for anyone whose sexual expression has been used as a weapon against them" - Ruby Rare

"‘An important and honest book that will encourage better conversations about sex. I wish I read this when I was younger!’" - Laura Whitmore

"Beth Ashley takes a fascinating deep dive into the history of slutshaming. Along the way she challenges taboos and misconceptions and reframes the patriarchal narrative to explore how we can celebrate positive attitudes to sex." - Service 95, Dua Lipa's Book Club

"Most, if not all, women know what it’s like to be slut-shamed — AKA criticised, humiliated, or harassed for their sexual expression — and journalist Beth Ashley is no exception. But what is a slut? Why is slut-shaming so prevalent? And what’s its history? In her taboo-smashing debut book, Sluts, Ashley sets about answering these questions, and strives to give us the tools to fight slut-shaming." - Cosmopolitan