A return to modesty

Wendy Shalit explores the societal shift where sexual inexperience has become a source of shame for young women, contrasting it with historical views on modesty. She argues that the relentless pressure to overcome embarrassment and romantic hopes has led to increasing problems like sexual harassment and a loss of intimacy. Shalit proposes that society has lost respect for the classical virtue of sexual modesty, tracing its importance through history and various cultural expressions.