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  • Published: 10 June 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241675243
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $24.99

Sluts

The truth about slutshaming and what we can do to fight it





From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

From award-winning journalist Beth Ashley comes a groundbreaking investigation into the history of slutshaming, how it continues to affect us today and what we can do to fight it.

Whore. Hoe. Jezebel. Harlot. Slut. Five words. One meaning.

But what exactly is a slut? How has the concept changed over time? And why is slutshaming so dangerous?

In this groundbreaking investigation, Beth Ashley reveals the truth about slutshaming, gives us the tools to fight it, and encourages us all to have better conversations about sex.

The fight starts now.

  • Published: 10 June 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241675243
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $24.99

Praise for Sluts

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

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

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

Laura Whitmore
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