The modern woman finds herself in a difficult position. 'If you want to enjoy sex, you shouldn't be shy about discussing your desires! Just explain to your partner what you need! You have a right to it!' she hears over and over again. But what if she doesn't know what she needs and wants? Society pushes women to actively demonstrate their sexuality and instills in them the idea that sexual liberation is emancipation. But doesn't this same society also hold them responsible for preventing sexual violence? In this provocative, elegantly written book, Sex in the Age of Consent, the author attempts to address these and many other issues facing sexual ethics today. Drawing on scientific research, popular culture, pornographic films, and contemporary fiction, and exploring the #MeToo movement and the concept of sexual consent, Catherine Engel challenges traditional notions of sexual desire, sexual pleasure, and violence, and invites readers to join her on a journey of self-discovery.