There is not a man or woman married or unmarried, who does not need to
know every word contained in “Sex Conduct in Marriage.” The very numerous
tragedies which occur every day, show the necessity for plain-spokenness
and honest discussion of the most vital part of married life.
It is impossible to conceive of the value of the book; it must
undoubtedly be read to be appreciated, and it is obviously impossible
to give here a complete summary of its contents. The knowledge is not
obtainable elsewhere; there is a conspiracy of silence on the essential
matters concerning sex conduct, and the object of the author has been
to break the barriers of convention in this respect, recognizing as he
does that no marriage can be a truly happy one unless both partners are
free to express the deepest feelings they have for each other without
degrading themselves or bringing into the world undesired children.
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The author is an idealist who recognizes the sacredness of the sex
function and the right of children to be loved and desired before they
are born. Very, very few of us can say truly that we were the outcome of
the conscious desire of our parents to beget us. They, however, were not
to blame because they had not the knowledge which would have enabled them
to control conception.
Let us, then, see that our own marriage conduct brings us happiness and
enjoyment in itself and for our children.