Description
Book SynopsisFor fans of Chelsea Handler, the funny, irreverent—and at times uncomfortably honest—tale of one young woman's journey to reclaiming her sexuality on the fringes of New York City's sex and dating world.
Meet Olive. Olive is your average New York City gal who hasn’t had sex in five years, one month, three days . . . and counting. Despite some decent dates over the years and even a boyfriend or two, when she finds herself in the middle of a bona fide sex rut, she knows it's time to take action. Challenged by a friend to "say yes" to experiences that she might normally shy away from, Olive embarks on a series of adventures to jumpstart her love life. From BDSM classes, orgasmic meditation sessions, and "furry" parties to platonic tickling, interviews with porn stars, and lessons from a top-ranked pickup artist, Olive discovers the power of saying yes—to herself, others, and life itself.
Written with her signature candor and humor, Olive's willingness to discuss her vulnerabilities, insecurities, and fears will appeal to readers who are interested in exploring their own sexuality from a fresh and earnest vantage point. Along the way, readers will wonder: Will Olive ever have sex again? Will her love life be okay? Will her toe fungus come back? Does she ever find her mojo, and where was it hiding?
The Coitus Chronicles will answer these questions and more.
Trade Review“Reading Olive’s words , no matter your sexual experience, makes you feel at home. She makes you feel heard. This book is the perfect balance of laugh-out-loud stories and thoughtful wisdom about sex, love, and life. After all, we’re all just trying to figure our own stuff out.”
— GIGI ENGLE, a certified sex coach, clinical sexologist, and author of
All The F*cking Mistakes “Funny, sweet, and SASSY. Definitely a must read if you want a laugh.”
—ROSS ASDOURIAN, author of
Broken Bananah “Reading
The Coitus Chronicles felt forbidden —but not for the reasons you’d expect. I felt as though I had sneaked a peek into Olive Persimmon’s hilariously funny diary about sex and dating. This book balanced poignant self-exploration (in all possible senses of the term) with sweetly whimsical humor. I hope someone puts Olive’s adventures onscreen!”
— FIONA TAYLOR, author of
New Erotica for Feminists “Think you k now everything about sex? Think again. This is an unintentional guidebook for anyone looking to have more, better, or just any sex. Persimmon’s not afraid to tell the truth in a way t hat’s both humorous and compassionate. It’s a must-read for every man, woman, or person trying to figure out both sex and love.”
—RADHI KAVAZ, comedian and author of
Unladylike
