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From cowboy boots to polyamory, 'Wanting' explores what it means for women to desire

Feb 23, 2023 · 8m
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  • 'Wanting' is an essay collection exploring women's desires and yearning.
  • Editors explored the process of longing, not just the objects desired.
  • The collection examines societal rules around female desire.

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Kelly McMasters
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Margot Kahn
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