Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 / Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy

Name: Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 / Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy
Author: Havelock Ellis

By Havelock Ellis

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The volume examines erotic symbolism, surveying fetishism and symbolic acts and objects (foot and shoe preferences, scatalogic practices, animal-related attractions, exhibitionism) as emotional substitutions for typical sexual objects; it considers how such symbols develop through congenital predisposition, early association, and idealization. It then analyzes the mechanism of detumescence, describing anatomy and physiology of sexual organs, tumescence and release, motor, circulatory and glandular phenomena, properties of semen, and individual variation in sexual response. It concludes with a study of the psychic state in pregnancy, outlining physiological changes, attendant emotions and mental impressions, appetites and cravings, and unresolved psychological questions about maternal feeling.

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Havelock Ellis

Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was a British physician, psychologist, and social reformer, best known for his pioneering work in the field of human sexuality. His extensive writings, particularly the multi-volume "Studies in the Psychology of Sex," explored various aspects of sexual behavior, identity, and societal norms, contributing significantly to the understanding of sexuality in the early 20th century. Ellis was also an advocate for social hygiene and sexual education, emphasizing the importance of understanding sexual health in relation to society. His essays, such as "Essays in War-Time: Further Studies in the Task of Social Hygiene," reflect his progressive views on love, virtue, and the complexities of human relationships.