Wrong Women

‘I found it fascinating - it’s an integral part of the history of Dublin that has been lost to time for too long’ – Rick O’Shea ‘A century on from Monto’s closure, here is a fresh new approach. Caroline West puts the women who worked there front and centre, in a book full of humanity, empathy and insight. Vital to understanding how Monto came to be, and what happened to it’ – Donal Fallon * author of Three Castles Burning * ‘Unflinching in its purpose to peel away the stigma and reclaim the voices of those often dismissed and discarded throughout history. Meticulously researched, West manages to show the harsh realities of 19th-20th century sex workers in, frankly, refreshingly humane storytelling’ – Katie Charlwood * WhoDidWhatNow podcast *

Dr. Caroline West holds a PhD and MA in sexuality studies and describes herself as a sex nerd, fascinated by the societal and cultural insights sex can offer. She currently works in sexual violence prevention at the university level, and as a sex and relationship expert for Bumble Ireland and UK, as well as an advice columnist with the Irish Independent. She also hosts the Glow West podcast, focusing on sexual wellness.

With over two decades of experience in social care, she has been a media commentator on topics such as consent, pornography, feminism, and sexual wellness since 2016. Caroline is interested in the relationship between sex, power, and knowledge, along with the complexities of sex. She is passionate about dismantling shame and stigma around sex and pleasure, and building an inclusive consent culture where everyone feels safe to explore their desires on their own terms.