Sherry Argov’s book Why Men Love Bitches has sold millions of copies since its debut and has tons of reviews, most of them positive. It even had a resurgence in interest recently, so I thought I’d read through it for myself. In this episode, I break down the introduction and first chapter and the author’s four attraction principles. As you listen, you’ll discover why I feel the way I do about Argov’s work regardless of the nuggets of truth within her book.

1:53 - Why I wanted to start this potential podcast series

6:37 - Something weird about the book’s author 

12:06 - Some of my initial reactions while reading through the book

15:45 - How I feel about Argov’s description and use of the word “bitch”

17:58 - Why I’ve started backing off of using the terms “feminine” and masculine” 

23:06 - The main message from the men interviewed for the book

26:17 - An example of how the author muddles her message

29:25 - Why I find the first chapter of the book objectifying and trope-y

36:22 - Attraction principle #2 and why it isn’t conducive to an equal partnership

40:14 - The #1 thing men said they needed from a woman and my perspective on it

42:13 - A bitch’s availability and the weird inclusion in section three of chapter one

47:22 - My feelings on the difference between the two types of bitches (according to Argov)

51:54 - The absurdity of attraction principle #4 and “Samantha’s” story

57:16 - Why I think this book has had a recent resurgence of interest 

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