Join us for an evening with author
Ashley to discuss her new book,
Pleasure, Please!
The Black Woman's Guide to Unapologetic Pleasure and Confidence
in conversation with Talia Cadet
to be held at Solid State Books on H St. NE
Tickets with AND without a book are available here!
A fun, exciting, and informative guide to sexual health, wellness, and pleasure for women of color
In Pleasure, Please! The Black Woman's Guide to Unapologetic Pleasure and Confidence, certified sex educator Ashley Cobb delivers a comprehensive and empowering new exploration of sexual wellness for women of color (and especially Black women). Cobb draws on her extensive experience and expertise in women's health, sexuality, and activism to walk you through everything from individual empowerment to effective ways to confront and overcome the barriers and stigma that Black women face.
You'll discover expert advice interwoven with real stories from real women who have been in your shoes and dealt with the same issues you deal with every day. You'll also find answers to the questions women most frequently ask the author to answer, as well as crystal-clear, informative guidance you can apply in your own life and relationships to help you make your life better now.
Perfect for all women of color who want to improve their sexual health and get more fulfilment, enjoyment, and pleasure from their bodies, Pleasure, Please! is also an essential read for the partners of those women who want to help and support their partners' sex education and body positivity.
Ashley Cobb (she/her) is an award-winning sexual health educator, pleasure coach, and author of Pleasure Please! The Black Woman’s Guide to Unapologetic Pleasure and Confidence. Known for her inclusive, pleasure-forward approach, Ashley helps Black women release shame, reconnect with their bodies, and prioritize pleasure without guilt.
Her work spans reproductive health, HIV prevention, pleasure education, and sexual empowerment. Ashley’s writing has been featured in outlets such as Essence, The New York Times, and Women’s Health, where she blends cultural insight with real-world tools that help readers embrace their sexuality on their own terms.
Ashley’s work is rooted in the belief that pleasure is not a luxury — it is a birthright. Through her writing, coaching, speaking, and community-centered education, she creates space for Black women to feel informed, affirmed, and empowered in their bodies, relationships, and sexual lives.
Talia Cadet is a DC-based host and influencer. Her daily book, travel and Black-owned business videos are loved by her 400K+ followers and subscribers online. Talia has been featured by major media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Rolling Stone magazine, and she’s been profiled in the premiere episode of IMPACTxNightline, which is currently streaming on Hulu.
Talia has been in conversation with over 50 authors including New York Times bestsellers Kennedy Ryan, Dolen Perkins-Valdez and Victoria Christopher Murray. Talia is also an advocate for content creator rights. In 2025, she was one of the eight creator-plaintiffs in the landmark Supreme Court case TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. vs. Merrick Garland.