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ExDancer Mon 27-May-24 18:34:53

I'm told this is an actual extract from a sex education textbook for girls, printed in the early 1950's in the UK. As far as we have come, we have so far to go!!

“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.

jocork Tue 28-May-24 19:17:52

I remember reading a similar article from a magazine published in the fifties. It was all about looking your best when hubby arrives home having cooked a lovely dinner before changing into fresh clothes and putting a ribbon in your hair etc. I think thigs may have been like that one upon a time.

RosiesMaw Tue 28-May-24 19:18:46

Germanshepherdsmum

Why post this again?

Why indeed?

keepingquiet Tue 28-May-24 19:33:06

These people longing for a past that didn't exist!

I read this message on a wall at the weekend:

'Stop feeling nostalgic for a life you never had.'

I couldn't agree more.

MissAdventure Tue 28-May-24 19:34:46

Yes!
Let's all have a nice thread about toilet brushes.

Norah Tue 28-May-24 20:51:56

MissAdventure

Yes!
Let's all have a nice thread about toilet brushes.

Or ugly/not ugly, stretched out/not stretched out leggings?

swampygirl58 Tue 28-May-24 21:06:32

All I can say is .... that's shocking.
Oh, and in my marriage vows I omitted 'obey'.