Married Love
Revolutionizing Intimacy: A Feminist's Guide to Marriage, Sex, and EmpowermentBy Marie Stopes
Length3h 38m
About this audiobook
In "Married Love," Marie Stopes presents a groundbreaking exploration of human sexuality within the context of marriage, challenging the restrictive norms of her time. Drawing on a blend of scientific insight and personal experience, Stopes employs a candid, straightforward literary style to address the intricacies of sexual relationships, arguing for a more profound understanding of intimacy and mutual satisfaction between partners. Her work reflects the burgeoning interest in sexual liberation and women's rights during the early 20th century, marking a significant departure from Victorian attitudes toward marriage and sex. Marie Stopes, a pioneering paleobotanist and an early advocate for women's rights, was deeply influenced by her own marital experiences and a desire to eradicate the sexual ignorance faced by many couples. Growing up in a time when discussions of sexuality were often taboo, Stopes became driven to provide open, honest guidance on matters of love and desire. Her background in science underscores her commitment to basing her arguments on evidence rather than convention. "Married Love" is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the evolution of sexual norms in marriage and the foundational ideas behind modern sexual education. Stopes's innovative perspective remains relevant today, inviting readers to reflect on their own relationships and the importance of communication and mutual respect.
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GenreSelf-Help
Length3 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Editor's Preface
8Sleep
2Author's Preface
9Modesty and Romance
3The Heart's Desire
10Abstinence
4The Broken Joy
11Children
5Woman's "Contrariness"
12Society
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6The Fundamental Pulse
13The Glorious Unfolding
7Mutual Adjustment
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