The Sexual Relations of Mankind

The Sexual Relations of Mankind is a comprehensive and detailed book written by Paolo Mantegazza, an Italian physician and anthropologist. The book explores the various aspects of human sexuality, including its biological, psychological, and cultural dimensions. Mantegazza examines the evolution of sexual behavior and its influence on human society throughout history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of sexuality. The first chapter discusses the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs, while the second chapter delves into the psychology of sexual desire and arousal. The third chapter explores the cultural and social factors that shape sexual behavior, including the role of religion, morality, and social norms.Mantegazza also discusses various sexual practices and customs from different cultures around the world, including polygamy, homosexuality, and prostitution. He provides a detailed analysis of the different types of sexual relationships, such as marriage, extramarital affairs, and casual sex.Throughout the book, Mantegazza emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting human sexuality in all its forms. He argues that a healthy and fulfilling sex life is essential to human happiness and well-being.Overall, The Sexual Relations of Mankind is a groundbreaking work that provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of human sexuality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject, from students of anthropology and sociology to professionals in the fields of medicine and psychology.The author's general aim in this volume is to present a cursive sexual history of man, based on anthropological principles. Contents: celebration of puberty, erotic education; debauchery and modesty in the human races; the embrace and its forms, racial arts of love, deflorations; aids for the embrace, savage and civilized contrivances; perversions of love among the various races; mutilation of the sex organs; conquest of women; purchase of women and men; natural selection of a mate; limitations on choice, incest; marriage contract, fidelity and adultery; position of women among the many races of mankind; monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, harem life, concubinage; male and female prostitution; anthropological theory of sex.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.