Unscrewed Book by Jaclyn Friedman

The Unscrewed Book by Jaclyn Friedman is a powerful, agenda-setting examination of sexual politics, equality, and the cultural forces shaping modern sexuality. Written by veteran feminist and trailblazing sex educator Jaclyn Friedman, the Unscrewed Book by Jaclyn Friedman brings sharp insight, investigative depth, and unapologetic clarity to the frontline battles for gender equity and sexual empowerment. With her trademark mix of reportage, analysis, and passionate advocacy, Friedman unpacks the complex dynamics that influence how women experience power, autonomy, and desire in today’s society.

At the heart of the book is Friedman's groundbreaking concept of “fauxpowerment”—the illusion of sexual agency without the structural power to back it up. She reveals how this phenomenon permeates everything from media messaging to political rhetoric, religious expectations, and sex education. By exposing the false promises embedded in so-called empowerment narratives, she invites readers to question what they’ve been taught to accept and to recognize the systemic roots of anxiety, fear, and inequality surrounding women’s sexuality.

Through investigative storytelling, cultural critique, and practical tools for activism, the Unscrewed Book by Jaclyn Friedman offers a roadmap for reclaiming authentic sexual power. It encourages readers to rethink long-held assumptions, challenge harmful norms, and actively participate in building a culture where real equality and genuine liberation are possible.

Bold, insightful, and transformative, Unscrewed is essential reading for anyone committed to understanding—and changing—the current landscape of sexual politics.