Pervers by Jesse Bering

The Sexual Deviant in All of Us

This accessible, often humorous exploration examines why humans display such a wide range of sexual desires and behaviors deemed deviant by society, combining evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, clinical case studies, and cultural history to argue that many so-called perversions arise from ordinary developmental processes and cognitive biases rather than moral failings. It challenges stigma by explaining mechanisms behind fetishes, paraphilias, and sexual taboos, asks when and why certain interests become harmful, and urges a more scientific, empathetic approach to understanding sexual diversity.