In this excerpt from "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" by Diana Gabaldon, a woman's disbelief is palpable as she questions the notion of some women enjoying physical pleasure. Her incredulity reflects a deep-seated skepticism about the idea, suggesting that societal expectations may have shaped her understanding of women's desires. This moment captures the complexity of women's experiences in the context of intimacy and pleasure. The character's response hints at a broader conversation about societal norms, personal agency, and the avowal of female enjoyment, highlighting the struggles many women face in expressing their own desires in a world that often dismisses them.

In this excerpt from "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" by Diana Gabaldon, a woman's disbelief is palpable as she questions the notion of some women enjoying physical pleasure. Her incredulity reflects a deep-seated skepticism about the idea, suggesting that societal expectations may have shaped her understanding of women's desires.

This moment captures the complexity of women's experiences in the context of intimacy and pleasure. The character's response hints at a broader conversation about societal norms, personal agency, and the avowal of female enjoyment, highlighting the struggles many women face in expressing their own desires in a world that often dismisses them.