Can’t Afford Sex is about four twenty-first century youths who cannot emotionally and, in some cases, financially afford to have sex. The short story collection primarily focuses on the [intensely] neurotic Shannon. Shannons neurosis is meant to beMoreCan’t Afford Sex is about four twenty-first century youths who cannot emotionally and, in some cases, financially afford to have sex. The short story collection primarily focuses on the [intensely] neurotic Shannon.
Shannons neurosis is meant to be a general comment and exaggeration on the post-Recession college population of which she is a member. The precarious nature of her impending post-grad life is highlighted through the decisions she makes after one not so great quickie in bed.