If you loved
Books like Perv
An unflinching, inquisitive exploration of the hidden corners of human desire and the shame we attach to them. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Perv.
- thought-provoking
- unflinching
- curious
- 01
Testosterone rex
Cordelia Fine
A witty, razor-sharp dismantling of the biological myths that prop up gender inequality.
- 02
So You've Been Publicly Shamed
Jon Ronson
A wry, deeply empathetic, and quietly terrifying exploration of what happens when the internet decides to destroy your life.
- 03
Evil
Julia Shaw
A provocative, science-backed exploration that dismantles our cultural assumptions about what makes a person truly monstrous.
- 04
Insatiable wives
David J. Ley · 2009
A candid and analytical deep dive into the complexities of female desire and unconventional marital arrangements.
- 05
Sex at Dawn
Christopher Ryan
A witty, paradigm-shifting exploration of human evolution that gleefully dismantles the standard narrative of natural monogamy.
- 06
The new male sexuality
Bernie Zilbergeld
A compassionate, myth-busting guide that trades impossible fantasies for the liberating reality of authentic intimacy.
- 07
The state of affairs
Esther Perel
A compassionate, provocative exploration of the gray areas of human desire and the complex anatomy of betrayal.
- 08
Cannibalism
Bill Schutt
A witty, eye-opening romp through the animal kingdom and human history that turns a profound taboo into a fascinating biological puzzle.
- 09
The Psychopath Test
Jon Ronson
A darkly funny, slightly paranoid plunge into the blurry line between eccentricity and clinical madness.
- 10
Bonk
Mary Roach
A hilarious, unapologetic romp through the awkward and fascinating science of human sexuality.
- 11
Mating in Captivity
Esther Perel · 2006
A provocative, paradigm-shifting exploration of why safety and desire are so often at odds in modern love.
- 12
Science of Attraction
Patrick King
A pragmatic, science-backed toolkit for decoding the mysteries of human chemistry and romantic connection.
