Reviews for the film have been mixed, often highlighting the contrast between its provocative title and its more traditional "chick flick" structure: The Year I Started Masturbating | Rotten Tomatoes

Hanna meets an unconventional bartender named Liv , who introduces her to a radical new philosophy: to stop "performing" for others and start "listening to her own body". This leads Hanna on a journey of reclaiming her own pleasure and identity, physically and emotionally. Critical Reception

The story follows (played by Katia Winter), an ambitious, high-achieving career woman approaching her 40th birthday. Her life is built on a drive for perfection: she is a successful workaholic who hopes to have one more child to complete her "perfect" life. Her world suddenly collapses when:

Released in 2022, (Swedish: Året jag slutade prestera och började onanera ) is a Swedish comedy-drama directed by Erika Wasserman. Available on Netflix , the film explores themes of mid-life crisis, female empowerment, and self-discovery through a lens of dark humor. Plot Summary

Her long-term partner, Morten, unexpectedly dumps her, claiming she is self-absorbed and works too much.