Sugar in My Bowl. Real Women Write About Real Sex

Poet, novelist, and essayist, the legendary Erica Jong-whose novel Fear of Flying opened eyes and broke down walls-offers us a provocative collection of essays about sex from some of the most respected female authors writing today. "Real Women Write about Real Sex" in Sugar in My Bowl, as such marquee names as Gail Collins, Eve Ensler, Daphne Merken, Anne Roiphe, Liz Smith, Naomi Wolf, and Jennifer Weiner, to name but a few, join together to speak openly about female desire-what provokes it and what satisfies it.
In the free, unfettered spirit of The Bitch in the House, Sugar in My Bowl explores the bedroom lives of women with daring, wit, intelligence, and candor. What happens when today's most fearless female writers tell the truth about their desires? Unflinching Honesty: From the hilarious to the harrowing, these authors tackle everything from postpartum desire and one-night stands to the paradox of being a prude who writes erotica.
First Times and Last Loves: Explore poignant and provocative stories of childhood curiosity, losing virginity in a world of rules, and finding unexpected passion in a senior living community. Fantasy and Reality: Dive into the space between what's imagined and what's real, featuring a secret affair with a man who was never a lover and the startling truth about a mother's hidden past. A-List Contributors: A powerhouse roster of celebrated authors including Eve Ensler, Naomi Wolf, and Jennifer Weiner, brought together by legendary Fear of Flying author Erica Jong.