I liked the book, didn’t love it, but it’s an interesting read on the topic. I think being confident has more to it but it has a lot of really good points. Maybe I’d read it again in the future to see if my opinion changes.

Who doesn't want to read a book titled "Fuck Like a Goddess"?! Especially when you realize that the goal of this book is to empower women to take control of their own desire and pleasure, and to break free from the constraints of what institutionalized mechanisms of society have decided female sexuality should be.

Hell. Yes.

While conveying her own beliefs and history, the author shares her self in order to guide the reader in their journey of growth and understanding. Not a huge fan of the stretches of this book where the author discusses their own therapy experiences, history of abuse, and spiritual journey. I didn't really find it necessary or helpful. But maybe someone else will?

There is much talk of divine femininity. While I have complicated feelings with regards to religion, worship and divinity, I understand that by "divine femininity", the author is trying to get the reader to tap into a larger truth: there is great power in the feminine. The trouble is, we spend so much of our lives being told what that power is: it's limits, it's intention, it's purpose. But what this author is trying to do for us, is to get us to a place of understanding that only YOU can define what your limits, intention and purpose are.

I enjoyed the discussion of breaking generational "norms", of coming from a long line of women who may not have been able to seize their power the way we can. So, in that regard, it can be truly empowering to end the cycle of generational "trauma" and repression. In taking control of ourselves, our bodies, our joy, we create a new order. A new standard. A new "normal". And the goal is for that standard of openness and acceptance to set a better precedent for the generations after ours.

This isn't a book of smut and sex positions. It's a genuine look at the external factors that influence our internal being. And the ways we internalize the external, which we express through our bodies.

I hesitate to call this a "self-help" book, even though that's likely the section where you'll find it in your local bookstore. I'm not big into "self-help", but I can get behind a positive message.

This book is so inspiring and empowering. It encourages you to not be ashamed or to speak of your sexuality. The book goes even deeper to give exercises, examples, daily challenges and mantras to help you explore your sexuality and the uncomfortability that comes with speaking and approaching said topic in our current culture. At the beginning of reading this book I was really thrown off by how freely she spoke of sexuality and then forced myself to really be open and I really am glad I did.

Like Brene Brown but with swearing. In F*ck Like Goddess, Alexandra Roxo expanding the net of spaces for women to claim their power back to the bedroom. In a breathe of fresh air, F*ck Like a Goddess refuses to divorce our sexual selves from our every day bodies and encourages us to stay connected to our lives, even when its uncomfortable.

I always read self-help books with a pinch of salt. Not everything works for everyone. Although I see the points the author makes and her message, I found it a bit too spiritual for my own personal taste. I might add that I'll give her credit for pointing out her own whiteness.

I am not a person who reads self-help books. They always make me feel awkward and uncomfortable cause I mean.. who the hell are you, trying to tell me how to live my life (even though I'm the one who decided to pick up your book)?? Plus, all the peppy, cheering you on stuff makes me roll my eyes, but maybe that's because I'm a super bitch? Peppy attitudes and inspirational quotes drive me nuts.

The title is definitely an eye catcher, and I wanted to see what this had to offer. Cause yeah, I totally wanna fuck like a goddess and own my voice and power and femininity and all that good stuff. Unfortunately, I am the same (maybe this just means I was doing all those things to begin with?).

It is extremely spiritual based and "feel the energy" type stuff. This is clearly a personal preference, and if this is your thing then that's cool, but it just isn't mine. Plus, a lot of this book is the author recounting all her own totally crazy life experiences. I understand the importance of anecdotes in order to either give examples or connect to the readers, but after she tells you about her experiences in all these crazy countries, dancing with snakes, and meditating with the best and smartest people for the millionth time, it starts to feel like she's just bragging.

I was trying really hard to listen to her and see what other readers might take from her advice and exercises, but it was just too much.

I couldn't get behind this one, but if it helps, it helps! Even though it's not for me, it definitely may benefit others who want to connect more to their spiritual self and learn to let go and let live (I cringed typing that, why am I like this? Why can't I just be happy?)

Happy Reading!

I requested this book even though I'm way out of the age group it's intended for. I started out really appreciating it, for the spirituality embraced, and the openness of Roxo. However, I guess I'm a more repressed baby boomer than I realized. I ended up skimming much of the book as it felt more like a brain dump, an urgent need for Roxo to tell her stories, than a self-help book. I have no issue with the f*ck in the title, or in the places in the book where a strong statement is needed. However, some were thrown in, it seemed, just to make sure it was in the book enough times. Perhaps I really am just too far out of the appropriate age group - even though I'm still on a quest to maintain and enhance my sexuality.

F*ck Like a Goddess by author Alexander Roxo is a fun and unique book. Goes without saying what the novel covers!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.