Unashamed: Notes From the Diary of a Sex Therapist | Book Review
Review of Neha Bhat's book - Unashamed: Notes from the Diary of a Sex Therapist
Dive into a
transformative journey with Neha Bhat, the insightful mind behind
@indiansextherapist on Instagram, as she fearlessly tackles the intricacies of
sex, sexuality, trauma and shame in her groundbreaking book, Unashamed.
In a society
that often hushes discussions on the most fundamental aspects of human
existence, Neha invites readers to explore the uncharted territories of their
own desires. With a unique blend of empathy, humor, reflection and unwavering
expertise, she dismantles the stigma surrounding sexuality, in turn, asking
readers to embrace the full spectrum of their desires without reservation.
Unashamed delves
deep into the psychological landscape of shame, unraveling the roots that bind
individuals and communities to outdated norms. Through engaging anecdotes,
relatable case studies, and her own experiences as a sex therapist, Neha
provides a roadmap for individuals seeking to understand, accept, and celebrate
their unique sexual identities. Exercises, quizzes, and journalling prompts in
the book gives readers practical tools to break free from the shackles of shame
and embark on a liberating journey towards self-discovery.
Unashamed is
a celebration of diversity, self-love, and the profound beauty of authentic
human connections. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will
leave you self-aware and empowered, paving the way for a more free and
synchronized way of being in this complex world.
The book explores a much-needed, taboo topic that society often ignores or hides,
fearing backlash and silently suffering as a result.
There is a QR code at the beginning that gives us access to the reference
material about this book. The chapter names are distinctive and give us a gist
of what to expect in that chapter.
Every chapter openly discusses things that would normally be difficult
to talk about with a partner or friend.
The questions and exercises at the end of each chapter are great tools for
analyzing ourselves and will also help in healing. Many anecdotes are presented in this book that
explore our fundamental doubts and concerns, how to handle trauma and get past
it, healing from shame, emotional and mental needs, marital expectations, gender
roles, etc
This book combines self-help and psychotherapy and the questions and exercises
at the end of each chapter are a good tool to explore the problem or situation that
can be the beginning of the healing journey.
The chapter takeaway at the end of the chapter gives us the gist and key
pointers. The glossary at the end gives the meaning of certain terms used.
A lot of
questions will be answered and doubts will be cleared as we move from one
chapter to the next.
As mentioned at the start of the book, sit with this book and a journal, write your way through this book and you will get the most out of this book.
In all, a good, much-needed, and straightforward guide that explores the various aspects of sexuality from the Indian context.
Neha Bhat is
a licensed sex and trauma therapist who practices psychotherapy from an
art-based, spiritually focused, creative-wellness perspective in India and the
US. She has worked in sexual assault trauma care at global institutions such as
the University of Michigan, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Rush Medical
Centre and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
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