Sofie Hagen

A Candid Exploration of Modern Celibacy and Sexual IdentityWill I Ever Have Sex Again? is a disarmingly honest and humorous memoir by comedian Sofie Hagen, delving into the complexities of celibacy, sexual identity, and the societal expectations surrounding intimacy. In this thought-provoking narrative, Hagen combines personal anecdotes with interviews from experts, therapists, and public figures to examine the reasons behind their eight-year period of celibacy. Through a blend of humor and vulnerability, the book challenges conventional narratives about sex, exploring themes of trauma, body image, and the quest for self-acceptance. A journey toward understanding and acceptance. If you've ever questioned your relationship with sex, grappled with societal expectations, or sought a deeper understanding of your own desires, Will I Ever Have Sex Again? offers a compassionate and relatable exploration of these themes. Inside, you'll find: An intimate look at Hagen's personal journey, including the impact of past traumas and the societal pressures influencing their sexual experiences. Discussions on the intersection of sexuality, gender identity, and body positivity, offering insights into the challenges faced by those who identify as non-binary and queer. Conversations with a diverse range of voices, including sex workers, therapists, and fellow comedians, providing a multifaceted perspective on modern sexuality. If you liked Come As You Are, Untrue, or The Body Is Not an Apology, then you'll love Will I Ever Have Sex Again?

”Den bog om sex, vi har brug for.” Emma Holten”Ærlig, intim og ekstremt sjov.” Maria JencelKomiker Sofie Hagen har ikke haft sex i over 3.000 dage. Og hun er ikke den eneste ... I et forsøg på at finde ud af, hvorfor vi ikke har den sex, vi gerne vil have, stiller Sofie spørgsmålene: Hvad er det, der gør sex så kompliceret, når det burde være sjovt og simpelt? Hvordan lever man med at være jomfru som 35-årig (når det gælder queer-sex)? Og hvordan har de socialt akavede og de neurodivergente sex? Via en blanding af erindringer og samtaler med eksperter, terapeuter, sexarbejdere, pornostjerner og komikere undersøger Sofie Hagen de finurligheder og vanskeligheder, der er forbundet med at være ”ufrivillig cølibatær”. Bogen et humoristisk og modigt forsøg på at skabe en bedre forståelse af, hvordan vi kan tænke, tale og føle om sex. Komiker Sofie Hagen har ikke haft sex i over 3.000 dage. Og hun er ikke den eneste ... I et forsøg på at finde ud af, hvorfor vi ikke har den sex, vi gerne vil have, stiller Sofie spørgsmålene: Hvad er det, der gør sex så kompliceret, når det burde være sjovt og simpelt? Hvordan lever man med at være jomfru som 35-årig (når det gælder queer-sex)? Og hvordan har de socialt akavede og de neurodivergente sex? Via en blanding af erindringer og samtaler med eksperter, terapeuter, sexarbejdere, pornostjerner og komikere undersøger Sofie Hagen de finurligheder og vanskeligheder, der er forbundet med at være ”ufrivillig cølibatær”. Bogen et humoristisk og modigt forsøg på at skabe en bedre forståelse af, hvordan vi kan tænke, tale og føle om sex.

'This book had sex with my brain!' SARA PASCOE'Hilarious. . In an attempt to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education?

'This book had sex with my brain!' SARA PASCOE'Hilarious. Intimate. Vital.' JAMEELA JAMIL'I couldn't put the book down!' LAURA BATESComedian Sofie Hagen has not had sex in 3,000 days (and counting). And it turns out, she's not the only one . . . In an attempt to find out why we're not having the sex we want, Sofie asks the questions: can we blame a lacking sex education? Is it all just sexual trauma? Where's the radical sexual liberation we were promised? What are we going to do about this? Should she have slept with that guy in that bush that one time? How do you overcome being a 35-year-old virgin (when it comes to queer sex, that is)? How do the socially awkward and the neurodiverse have sex? In Will I Ever Have Sex Again?, Sofie Hagen explores the quirks and difficulties of being an 'involuntary celibate' (but one of the feminist, progressive ones). With a blend of memoir and conversations with experts, therapists, sex workers, porn stars, comedians and public figures, this is a humorous and bold undertaking to gain a better understanding of how we can think, talk and feel about sex.'I was expecting a tad more tahini' YOTTAM OTTOLENGHI 'Refreshingly honest' ROSIE JONES'Warm, Curious, Charming' AUBREY GORDON

‘Perfect, kind, hilarious and persuasive’ Lena Dunham ‘You need this book. Your mum needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat!’ Julie Murphy In Happy Fat, comedian Sofie Hagen shares how she removed fatphobic influences from her daily life and found self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife. From shame and sex to airplane seats, love and getting stuck in public toilets, Sofie provides practical tips for readers. Part memoir, part social commentary, Happy Fat is a funny, angry and impassioned look at how taking up space can be radical, emboldening and life-changing.

'You need this book. Your mom needs this book. Your best friend needs this book. Everyone needs a dose of Happy Fat ' Julie Murphy'I am a fat person and I love my body. I feel lucky to be able to say that - it has taken a lot of work and a lot of time. I want to tell you what I have learned and how I got here.'In Happy Fat, comedian Sofie Hagen shares how she removed fatphobic influences from her daily life and found self-acceptance in a world where judgement and discrimination are rife. From shame and sex to airplane seats, love and getting stuck in public toilets, Sofie provides practical tips for readers - drawing wisdom from other Fat Liberation champions along the way. Part memoir, part social commentary, Happy Fat is a funny, angry and impassioned look at how taking up space in a culture that is desperate to reduce you can be radical, emboldening and life-changing.

Med exklusivt förord av Stina Wollter. I Happy fat berättar komikern Sofie Hagen hur hon gjorde sig av med alla fettfobiska influenser i sitt liv och började acceptera sig själv i en värld där fördomar mot och diskriminering av feta personer är mer regel än undantag. Från skam till kärlek, från trånga flygplanssäten till att fastna på offentliga toaletter, från kläder som aldrig passar till kränkande kommentarer och känslan av att aldrig duga eller passa in. Här ger hon läsaren praktiska tips och delar med sig av visdom från andra människor som hon mött på vägen. Happy fat är både en utlämnande självbiografi och ett debattinlägg en humoristisk, arg och brinnande beskrivning av hur man tar plats i en värld som vill krympa en." Upplysande. Rolig. Viktig." - MONICA LINDGREN, GO'KVÄLL"Perfekt, snäll, vansinnigt rolig och övertygande. Den här boken är för alla som någonsin känt att de inte passar in i den här världen ... Sofie Hagen är den som ingen förtjänar men som alla behöver." - LENA DUNHAM"Det här är den feta bästisen du alltid önskat att du haft medan du desperat försökt passa in." - SCOTTEE***SOFIE HAGEN (född 1988) kommer från Danmark men bor i London. Hon är en hyllad och prisbelönt komiker, stor på sociala medier och engagerad fettaktivist och feminist. Happy fat är hennes första bok.