Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 by Havelock Ellis
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"Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1" by Havelock Ellis is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the topics surrounding sexual psychology, modesty, sexual periodicity, and auto-eroticism, with the aim of clarifying the complex emotional and psychological aspects tied to human sexuality. Ellis combines observations from various cultures and time periods, presenting a comprehensive look at how societal and cultural constructs around sex evolve
and impact human behavior. At the start of this foundational work, Ellis reveals his long-standing commitment to studying sexual psychology, rooted in his own youthful inquiries into the subject. He lays the groundwork for his discussions by defining modesty as a key emotion that influences sexual behavior, particularly highlighting its importance for women. He contrasts historical views on sex with modern observations and emphasizes the need for a scientific approach to understand sexuality free from moralistic agendas. Ellis argues that both men and women possess a complex relationship with their sexual identities shaped by societal expectations, and he implores readers to approach the subject of sex with sincerity and openness to foster a deeper understanding of its role in human life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studies_in_the_Psychology_of_Sex_Vol._7 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Sex |
| Subject | Sex (Psychology) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13610 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13610-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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