Real Sex: The Naked Truth about Chastity

I had a Spanish roommate in seminary that chided Americans for being too uptight when it comes to sex. The Christian book market is a prime example of this shortcoming. I've grown weary of books that are little more than Scripture passages and "scared straight" stories about the dire consequences of moral failure. But "Real Sex - The Naked Truth About Chastity" is a welcome exception to that trend. It acknowledges the... Read Full Review

I really enjoyed her insightfulness into human sexuality. I really like how she ADMITTED that sexual relations outside of marriage DO feel good and frankly, its difficult to think of the consequences in that moment. Especially when the moment has passed and there doesn't appear to be any. I liked how she dispelled the myth of "this will haunt you forever if you do it". Her approach to a WHOLE self, instead of compartmentalizing... Read Full Review

This is a breath of fresh air for Christians trying to come to terms with sex and singleness. Winner does not rehearse the stale and ineffective arguments we have heard for years (abstinence is the only 100% effective birth control, you don't want STDs, sex feels better when you're married, etc.). Instead, she honestly and bluntly examines chastity from the standpoint of a Christian community. Writing as one who has had... Read Full Review

...to grown-ups living in a complicated and sexualized culture! To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this book. I have probably read 8-10 different books about Chrisitan chastity, waiting till marriage, and so forth; this book has been hyped as different, but I was suspicious. But it was different! Here's why I loved this book: 1) Lauren isn't naive. She discusses sex frankly and doesn't pretend... Read Full Review