sex education in the 60's

    • 1652 posts
    October 29, 2005 12:31 AM BST
    I saw this on another group and thought I'd share it with you all. Oh how the world is changing...

    This is an actual extract from a sex education school text book for girls, printed in the early 60's in the UK, & written by a woman!

    "When retiring to the bedroom, prepare yourself for bed as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance, your tired husband does not want to queue for the bathroom, as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you need to apply face-cream or hair-rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night. When it comes to the possibility of intimate relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular your commitment to obey him.

    If he feels that he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be led by your husband's wishes; do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress then agree humbly all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's.

    When he reaches his moment of fulfilment a small moan* from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had. Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent.

    It is likely that your husband will then fall promptly asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and apply your night time face and hair care products.

    You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes."

    * Lucy adds: ...a small moan and a roll of the eyes as if to say, “Is that it...?”
    • 1980 posts
    October 30, 2005 12:47 PM GMT
    Hi Lucy-

    What a hoot, if you hadn't said where it came from I would have thought it was a parody or something. Sadly, though, I do remember seeing "educational" films and so on here in the US with the same tone when I was a kid. Why yes, I am that old, thanks for asking.<lol> Thank goodness things have changed but there's still a long ways to go.

    Hmm, I may have to print it off and show some of the girls at work, they would just howl.<lol>

    Hugs...Joni
    • 2627 posts
    October 30, 2005 6:22 PM GMT
    That is to wierd. Thank God things have changed. Thats not how I want a woman to be with me. I don't want to own one.
    Sounds more like a well trained dog.
    • 364 posts
    October 30, 2005 8:05 PM GMT
    Lucy

    This was written in 1860

    Hugs
    Joanne
  • October 31, 2005 4:02 PM GMT
    I wonder what was in the book they gave to the boys