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100 1 _aDennett, Mary Ware,
_d1872-1947
245 1 4 _aThe sex side of life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-22
508 _aProduced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Sex Side of Life: An Explanation for Young People" by Mary Ware Dennett is a straightforward educational guide written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a rational primer on sexuality aimed specifically at adolescents, addressing the curiosity and questions young people often have about their developing sexual identities and functions. Dennett's work is significant because it seeks to replace misinformation and confusion surrounding sexual education with clear, frank discussions. In this booklet, Dennett tackles the complex aspects of human sexuality from various perspectives—physiological, emotional, and moral—aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding for young readers. She discusses how the sex organs function, the emotional joys that accompany love and intimacy, and critiques the fear-based, moralistic approaches often found in contemporary literature. With an emphasis on the importance of understanding one’s body and emotions, Dennett promotes a healthy and respectful view of sexual relationships, emphasizing that such connections should be rooted in love and mutual respect rather than shame or mere physical impulse. Through a candid exploration of these topics, the book seeks to empower young people with the knowledge they need for future relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSex
653 _aSex instruction for children
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31732
999 _c72578
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