Every book Erika Lust recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Erika Lust

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   King Kong Theory

   King Kong Theory

   Virginie Despentes · Discussed · 1 episode

   King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes is a provocative feminist manifesto that explores sexuality, violence, prostitution, and the societal pressures placed on women's bodies.

   Discussed

   “So every woman does deserve a gang bang is what I’m getting from you to feel. I think that this was also something that was in Virginie despentes book, the King Kong theory, where she talks a lot about this idea of even if there’s risk going out into the world and experience and take up space and learn on”

   Interesting Times Why Are We Having Less Sex? Ask a Pornographer. | Interesting Times 2026-10-29 Listen at 35:44

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