02261cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500360016426400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650801970041752012220061453400450183665300180188185600430189999900170194231671UtSlPG20260610133725.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aHQ1 aGuernsey, Henry N.q(Henry Newell),d1817-188510aPlain Talks on Avoided Subjects 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2010-03-17 aProduced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) a"Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects" by Henry N. Guernsey is a health and wellness guide written in the late 19th century. This work discusses sensitive topics surrounding human sexuality, reproduction, and moral conduct, particularly aimed at educating both laypeople and medical professionals about the importance of sexual health and the dangers of ignorance on these issues. Guernsey draws from his extensive experience in medicine to promote a message of understanding and proper behavior regarding sexual relations, emphasizing the principles of chastity and hygiene. The opening of the text introduces the author's intent to address topics often deemed discomforting or taboo, particularly concerning the sexual education of youth. Guernsey reflects on the common reluctance of parents to educate their children about such matters, leading to harmful ignorance and potential moral decline. Through detailed discussions on the physical development of humans and the implications of sexual behavior, he aims to provide a comprehensive guide to promote chastity and proper conduct from infancy through adulthood, ultimately fostering healthier individuals and families. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aSexual ethics40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31671 c72517d72517