Katie Simon’s (she/they) nonfiction, interview-based book on sex after sexual assault comes out July 29th from Kensington/Citadel. Pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org or request a copy from your local library. Want a sneak peek? Read an excerpted published by The Cut here.

If you’re looking for the zine, it’s here. Follow my Substack for behind-the-scenes stories about how I researched, wrote, edited, and published Tell Me What You Like. Get in touch: katiewsimon@gmail.com.

Praise for Tell Me What You Like:

“Tell Me What You Like addresses the complexities of sex and pleasure after sexual assault. The book is blunt and fearless and will be helpful to survivors who have searched for information on this topic and their intimate partners. Katie Simon has filled a gap by writing this book, using the voices of survivors with a variety of perspectives and an honesty that will be felt by readers.” —Michelle Bowdler, author of Is Rape a Crime?, longlisted for the National Book Award

“With vulnerability, curiosity and compassion, Katie Simon addresses a crucially important, oft-neglected, topic in the study of trauma. Her bravery is to our immense benefit.” —Ian Kerner, couples and sex therapist and New York Times bestselling author of She Comes First

“A classic. Finally, a guidebook for survivors of sexual assault and those who love us. An assault survivor herself, Katie Simon takes us through the healing journey of integrating the violence we’ve outlasted, how to follow your body as a trusted teacher, and ways to discover sexual pleasure and joy in myriad, authentic old and new ways.” —Leslie Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love and The Naked Truth

“Katie Simon has created a powerful and approachable tool for survivors and their partners. This book sheds a refreshing light on an all-too common experience, encouraging all readers to shirk shame and re-embrace a joyful sexual life.” —Yana Tallon-Hicks, LMFT, author of Hot and Unbothered

past Articles and publicity

• New York Magazine’s The Cut Finding Pleasure After Pain: An Excerpt

• Savage Lovecast with Dan Savage On the Magnum: Katie Simon on Sex After Assault

• Real Talk Friend Therapy Podcast How to Support Your Bestie After Sexual Assault feat Katie Simon

• The Lily What does sex look like after sexual trauma? Seven survivors of assault talk about their recovery process.

• Elemental How Sexual Assault Survivors Are Redefining Pleasurable Sex

• Washington Post Solo-ish How to be more supportive during sex when your partner has a #MeToo story

• Tin House To Put It Neatly

• Women’s Health This Is What It's Like To Have Sex After Being Raped: One Woman's Story