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A direct, practical guide explains human sexual anatomy and function using correct terminology, aiming to replace euphemism and avoidance. It situates human reproduction in relation to but distinct from plant and animal biology, then addresses moral questions without fearmongering by rejecting appeals to venereal disease or labeling sexual feeling as animalistic. The author urges adults to be specific with young people, to acknowledge the emotional dimension of sex, and to present sexual climax as a natural and profound human joy. Throughout, it offers advice for parents and teachers on frank, age-appropriate instruction and counters sentimental or dogmatic approaches.

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Mary Ware Dennett

Mary Ware Dennett was an American birth control advocate and sex educator known for her progressive views on reproductive rights in the early 20th century. She authored influential works such as "Birth Control Laws" and "The Sex Side of Life," which challenged societal norms and aimed to educate the public on issues of sexuality and family planning. Dennett's writings contributed significantly to the discourse surrounding women's rights and sexual health, making her a notable figure in the history of American feminism and social reform.

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