A refreshingly honest, deeply researched, and frequently hilarious deep-dive into the cultural crisis of bad sex, as one brave sex columnist recruits the counsel of coaches, psychologists, pro-dommes, and peers in the pursuit of pleasure. Named one of the best books of 2023 by Vogue and Glamour Magazine.

"The honest and refreshingly inclusive sex ed we all deserve…I can’t help wondering how much more fulfilling my earliest sexual experiences would have been if I’d had a copy of Yagoda’s book to guide me; at the very least, with her wry yet earnest voice in my head, I might have felt less alone.” – Vogue

“I ended up electrified, reading this book like it was a surprise-drop Bible sequel…Buy two copies of this book: one for yourself and one for your best friend.” – Glamour, “The Best Books of 2023”

“Why do we put up with sex lives that are anything but satisfying? Yagoda investigates with equal parts wit and empathy—and a strong dose of encouragement.” – People Magazine, “Best Books of Summer 2023”

“Fresh….Laid and Confused excels as creative reportage, as Yagoda gamely chats with sex therapists and sex toy creators alike. She keeps an open mind about room for improvement in her own life and offers tips to readers who may be in her same boat.” –The Washington Post

“A highly comedic call to arms.” – Bustle

“Goofy, inclusive, and cheekily affirming, Laid and Confused digs into sexuality and pleasure with all the charm that made author Maria Yagoda’s Sex Machina column at VICE so beloved.” – Autostraddle