Sanity in Sex (1929) by William J. Fielding
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| Sanity in Sex (1929) by William J. Fielding |
William J. Fielding’s Sanity in Sex continues his mission to strip away superstition, taboo, and moral panic surrounding human sexuality. Written in 1929, it is part of his broader project of “rational sexuality,” where sex is treated as a natural, biological, and psychological phenomenon rather than a source of shame.
Fielding emphasizes:
- Scientific perspective — sexuality as a subject for objective study.
- Cultural critique — exposing how religious codes, Victorian morality, and censorship distort natural instincts.
- Educational purpose — guiding readers toward healthier, more informed attitudes.
Context
This book belongs to the same intellectual tradition as Sex and the Love Life (1927) and Homo-Sexual Life (1933). Together, they form a trilogy of accessible sexology texts aimed at the general public. Fielding’s style is clear, rational, and naturalistic — never erotic, but always educational.
Table of Contents
- Introduction — vii
- Chapter I: The Decadence of Fig‑Leaf Morality — 1
- Chapter II: The Government’s Campaign of Sex‑Education — 20
- Chapter III: Bringing Sex‑Truths to the Soldier — 41
- Chapter IV: Fighting Venereal Disease in the A.E.F. — 61
- Chapter V: Sex Hygiene in Industry — 86
- Chapter VI: Sex Instruction in the Public Schools — 114
- Chapter VII: Other Phases of the Sex Hygiene Movement — 135
- Chapter VIII: Sex Knowledge as a Prerequisite of Parenthood — 157
- Chapter IX: Sex Enlightenment and Conjugal Happiness — 181
- Chapter X: Sex Ignorance—A Cause of Marital Discord and Divorce — 202
- Chapter XI: Birth Control—The New Morality — 223
- Chapter XII: Psycho‑Analysis—The Searchlight on the Subconsciousness of Sex — 258
- Chapter XIII: Economic Sufficiency as a Basis of Sex Hygiene — 288
- Bibliography — 311
