Quill R Kukla lives in Washington, DC, and Berlin. They are Professor of Philosophy and Disability Studies at Georgetown University, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal. They are also an amateur competitive boxer and powerlifter, the parent of a young adult, and the devoted caretaker of a corgi and two cats. This is their fourth book.
Readable without sacrificing rigor and sexy without sacrificing seriousness, Sex Beyond 'Yes' is a must-read for anyone who approaches sexual relationships thoughtfully, as we all should.--John Corvino, author of Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination What a smart, level-headed, and even-keeled exploration of the highly contentious, deeply polarizing topic of how to get what you want and avoid what you don't when it comes to having sex--however you like to have it. If the #MeToo movement left you wanting more, this is the book for you.--Susan Stryker, author of Transgender History Kukla (City Living), a philosophy professor at Georgetown University, provides an astute reassessment of what empowered sex means in an imperfect world... Well-reasoned and complex, it's a vital addition to an important cultural conversation.-- ""Kirkus (starred review)"" Bold, incisive, and brilliant, Quill R Kukla's Sex Beyond 'Yes' is a provocative exploration of how to negotiate sex that is pleasurable, free, and ethically sound. A must-read for any feminist.--Kate Manne, author of Down Girl and Timely, well-informed, wise, and highly readable, Sex Beyond 'Yes' draws upon an exceptionally deep and broad understanding, both of the theoretical background and of the diverse and richly nuanced realities of human experience. A rare gem.--Carrie Jenkins, author of What Love Is and What It Could Be