If you loved
The Hite Report
Shere Hite · Book · 1976
What hooked you in The Hite Report was the radical act of centering women's voices to demystify our most private experiences.
Films on the same thread
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask
Woody Allen · Film · 1972
If you appreciated the way The Hite Report turned clinical inquiry into a cultural phenomenon, you will find this satire’s absurd approach to sexual curiosity a sharp, comedic mirror.
She Said
Maria Schrader · Film · 2022
Like the rigorous data collection found in The Hite Report, this film prioritizes the power of investigative journalism to break silences and dismantle long-standing systemic abuses against women.
Series on the same thread
Masters of Sex
Michelle Ashford · Series · 2013
This drama captures the same spirit of the sexual revolution documented in The Hite Report, focusing on the pioneers who dared to scientifically analyze the realities of human intimacy.
Sex and the City
Darren Star · Series · 1998
While The Hite Report provided the sociological foundation for understanding female desire, this series brings those candid conversations into the modern world through the lens of close female friendship.
My Brilliant Friend
Saverio Costanzo · Series · 2018
The Hite Report validated the importance of women's personal narratives, a theme mirrored in this series as it meticulously reconstructs the complex, lifelong evolution of a profound female friendship.
Cold Case
Meredith Stiehm · Series · 2003
If you valued the way The Hite Report gave a platform to untold stories, you will appreciate this procedural for its commitment to seeking justice for women whose pasts remained silenced.
Podcasts on the same thread
Guys We F****d
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson · Podcast · 2026
This podcast acts as a modern successor to The Hite Report by maintaining a candid, feminist discourse that works to destigmatize the sexual experiences and autonomy of contemporary women.
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Esther Perel Global Media · Podcast · 2026
Just as The Hite Report relied on the raw, intimate truths shared by its participants, this series invites you into the private lives of individuals to explore the complexities of human connection.
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Common questions
What was the original goal of The Hite Report when it was first published in 1976?
The Hite Report was created to answer sensitive questions regarding the intimate details of women's sexuality. Shere Hite achieved this by surveying a large number of women about their experiences and publishing the compiled results to spark a sexual revolution.
Is The Hite Report currently available for readers to purchase?
Yes, The Hite Report is once again available. After being out of print for more than a decade, this reproduction of the classic text has been released to the public and features a new introduction written by the author, Shere Hite.
How many pages long is The Hite Report?
The Hite Report is six hundred pages long. This length allowed the author to thoroughly document the findings of her extensive research into the sexual experiences and intimate lives of the many women she surveyed for the project.
Does this version of The Hite Report include any new material?
Yes, this edition of The Hite Report includes a new introduction written by Shere Hite. This addition accompanies the original text, which documents the findings of her 1976 study on the intimate details of women's sexuality.