This comprehensive volume examines the anatomy, physiology, and hygiene of the female reproductive system, addressing the biological realities that shape a woman's life from puberty through the menopause. The author establishes the paramount need for honest, sane sex education for girls and women, contrasting the severe physical, social, and economic consequences of sexual ignorance in females with the comparatively minor risks faced by males. Detailed breakdowns of internal and external sex organs provide a foundational understanding of anatomy, while subsequent chapters explore the processes of menstruation, fecundation, pregnancy, lactation, and the physical disorders that often accompany these stages.
The text further investigates the realities of venereal diseases, specifically gonorrhea and syphilis, offering realistic statistics that challenge common exaggerations and societal fears while emphasizing methods of prevention and the requirements for safe marriage. Chapters on the menopause, masturbation, leucorrhea, and vulvovaginitis address the physiological and psychological challenges women face across different life stages, urging a departure from medieval stigmas and punitive parental behaviors in favor of compassionate, common-sense guidance.
A significant portion of the work is dedicated to eugenics, hereditary factors in marriage, and the necessity of rational birth control. By presenting everyday case studies, the author illustrates the tragic outcomes of forced motherhood, illegal abortions, and the lack of contraceptive knowledge, advocating passionately for the repeal of restrictive laws that criminalize the dissemination of family planning information. Throughout the book, Robinson champions the physical, mental, and social well-being of women, calling for chivalry, education, and open communication to alleviate needless suffering.
The concluding sections offer practical advice for young women entering womanhood, parents navigating familial crises, and couples seeking harmonious marital relations. The author confronts delicate subjects such as frigidity, sexual excess, and perversions with clinical directness and psychological insight. Ultimately, the work concludes with a balanced defense of natural sexuality, asserting that the sex instinct serves vital physical, mental, and spiritual purposes beyond mere procreation, and urging a progressive approach to human health and happiness.
