Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl

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A compassionate novel that encourages teens to prioritize the control, safety, and comfort of their own bodies. As described in a note to readers, Monique’s story does much to raise awareness of vaginismus and directly confront toxic views about sex. I thought I had done as much growing as I could out of purity culture, but this book dug up old toxic roots and slapped me in the face with them in the best way possible. Parker's memoir, she talks about some of the alternatives she sought out, and how despite her angst and misery about not being able to have sex normally, the focus is always on her physical and psychological well-being.Vaginismus – is the body’s automatic reaction to the fear of some or all types of vaginal penetration.

Throughout all of these messages, you’ll laugh alongside the characters from the cussing to the Insecure references. This is going to be so pivotal for so many young women who are going to finally understand themselves and their bodies for the first time, but also a myriad of other young people who have most likely never been told about the condition. I loved the writing an thought that Goffney really captures the Black Baptist church in all it's glory, warts and all. You are more than what your body can do for him”, while Monique’s relationship with Reggie will truly make your heart sing. Goffney infuses her narrative with humor and Black culture and beautifully expands on Monique's relationships with her family.It was refreshing watching Monique slowly discover what she wants, and breaking away from that alleged good girl image. Purity culture is a disease and my heart breaks for younger me and so many other girls wrapped and tangled in its web.