The book "The Sexual Question" by Auguste Forel, published in 1908, is a comprehensive study that delves into the scientific, psychological, hygienic, and sociological aspects of human sexuality.
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The author explores various topics related to reproduction, including the history of the germ, cell division, parthenogenesis, conjugation, embryonic development, and the differences between the sexes. Forel also discusses castration, hermaphroditism, heredity, and blastophthoria, providing a thorough examination of the mechanisms and complexities of human sexuality.
In Chapter II, Forel examines the evolution and descent of living beings, tracing the development of sexual reproduction and the role it plays in the survival and adaptation of species. He discusses the natural conditions and mechanisms of human coitus, as well as the process of pregnancy and the development of correlative sexual characteristics.
Chapter IV delves into the sexual appetite in both men and women, exploring topics such as flirtation and the various manifestations of love. Forel discusses the psychological aspects of love, including the procreative instinct, jealousy, sexual braggadism, the pornographic spirit, sexual hypocrisy, prudery, and modesty. He also explores the different expressions of love in women, including desires for domination, maternity, and maternal love, as well as jealousy, dissimulation, and infatuation.
Throughout the book, Forel provides a detailed analysis of the complexities of human sexuality, drawing on scientific research, psychological theories, and sociological perspectives. His work sheds light on the multifaceted nature of sexual desire, behavior, and relationships, offering valuable insights into the ways in which sexuality shapes human experience and society as a whole.
"The Sexual Question" is a seminal work that continues to be relevant and thought-provoking in its exploration of one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence
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