Respect

Thorough, refreshing and fun - Chicago Tribune

[Respect] fills a gap in the literature for young men navigating adolescence in an era that may seem like a minefield of potential missteps. [It is] a rejection of the tired narrative of the conquest and a new way of thinking about what it means to have the best of everything-with or without a partner - Time

This is a book destined to be passed around - Kirkus Reviews

For any man (or woman) with questions about sex that they were too uncomfortable to ask, Chavez Perez’s authoritative book will have the answer - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

In this accessible and blunt guide to relationships, Swedish author and sex educator Chavez Perez educates men on the ins and outs of intimacy … [Respect] is a perfect introduction to a healthy male sex life. While it may be most beneficial for young adults, adults also have much to gain from revisiting the basics of sex ed, especially in the #MeToo era - Booklist

Inti Chavez Perez is a writer and sex educator from Gothenburg, Sweden. He left a career as a journalist to focus full-time on issues concerning equality, sex, and sexuality. He has an education in andrology and while working for The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education, he has travelled the nation to teach sex education to teenagers in schools. He also holds lectures for midwives, teachers and government officials.

Chavez Perez has been appointed by the Swedish Government as an expert on matters regarding the sexual violence of boys, hbtq issues, honour violence, and more, as well as serving as a member of their advisory council for The Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society.

He has previously written a book about sex and sexuality in simple Swedish, and a guide to sex and relationships for teenagers who come to Sweden as immigrants. Respect - A Guy’s Guide to Sex, Love, and Consent was first published in 2010. It was lauded nationwide and was awarded Slangbellan, The Swedish Writer’s Union’s award for Best Young Adult Book.