I can't tell you how much I needed a book like this growing up' KATE LISTER, TELEGRAPH, FOUR STARS 'Many books claim to be myth-busting, but this terrific debut truly is . Essential reading for anyone whose sex education and formative sexual experiences were distinctly lacking. Most of us, in other words.' THE BOOKSELLER 'EDITOR'S CHOICE' "A compassionate, vibrant, deftly argued call to reclaim our sexual pleasure and body autonomy from ingrained myths and misbeliefs. Smith Galer's rigorously researched book is an urgently needed, unputdownable joy - and a triumph." ELINOR CLEGHORN 'A stunning debut from Sophia Smith Galer, 'Losing It' is not only a call to arms, but a forceful affirmation of what we owe to one another - good sex and healthy relationships' FERN RIDELL 'Compelling, informative, compassionate: Sophia has done an incredible job tackling the myths and stories our society tell around sex - I wish I'd had this book to read a decade ago!' Yassmin Abdel-Magied 'Sophia Smith Galer is one of the UK's most impressive young journalists, and here's further proof of her talents - Losing It is a compelling book, full of persuasive, punchy prose' GREG JENNER 'A daring and eloquently written book, Sophia Smith Galer changes the course of conversation around our sexual lives from myth and taboo to equality and truths, using very real and honest ideas. With statistics to smash our warped view of topics such as virginity and consent, this is a must read' PATSY STEVENSON 'Sophia Smith Galer is one of the most innovative and exciting new voices in British journalism. With compassion, intelligence, and engrossing storytelling, she explores the power dynamics of sexual relationships and deconstructs the many stubborn myths that have lingered into the 21st century .

It is essential and empowering reading' DAVID ROBSON 'Bloody brilliant' RUBY RARE.