Dive into FLICK: The Story of Female Pleasure by Kate Lister, a rousing history exploring women's sexual experiences throughout time—including sex with themselves, with each other, and with men. This book challenges the common misconception that women only recently began demanding sexual satisfaction, revealing a long fight for pleasure predating modern feminism.

From the host of the award-winning History Hit podcast Betwixt the Sheets, Kate Lister takes readers on an intrepid journey from Ancient Mesopotamian sex goddesses up to the contraceptive pill, detailing how women’s sexual pleasure was controlled, understood, and thoroughly enjoyed across history.

Key Insights & Content

• Examines the history of female sexual pleasure and agency across various eras.
• Features the work of author and historian Kate Lister.
• Challenges the narrative that modern sex positivity is a radical break from the past.
• Includes endorsements calling the book 'eye-opening,' 'brilliant,' and 'gripping.'

Specifications

• Author: Kate Lister
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publication Date: May 28, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-0857506436
• Dimensions: 16.3 x 2.6 x 24.2 cm
• Weight: 542 g

Discover the forgotten history of women who came before us in demanding better sex. This unique and thought-provoking account is essential reading for those interested in the intersection of history, gender, and sexual behaviour.