Produced by David Widger INDEX OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG WORKS OF HAVELOCK ELLIS Compiled by David Widger CONTENTS ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 1 (of 6) ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 2 (of 6) ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 3 (of 6) ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 4 (of 6) ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 5 (of 6) ## STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX, Vol. 6 (of 6) ## ESSAYS IN WAR-TIME ## LITTLE ESSAYS OF LOVE AND VIRTUE ## THE TASK OF SOCIAL HYGIENE ## THE CRIMINAL ## THE NEW SPIRIT ## THE WORLD OF DREAMS IMPRESSIONS AND COMMENTS TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES STUDIES IN THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX VOLUME I: The Evolution Of Modesty; The Phenomena Of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism By Havelock Ellis 1927: Third Edition, Revised And Enlarged CONTENTS GENERAL PREFACE. PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. THE EVOLUTION OF MODESTY. I. The Definition of Modesty—The Significance of Modesty—Difficulties in the Way of Its Analysis—The Varying Phenomena of Modesty Among Different Peoples and in Different Ages. II. Modesty an Agglomeration of Fears—Children in Relation to Modesty—Modesty in Animals—The Attitude of the Medicean Venus—The Sexual Factor of Modesty Based on Sexual periodicity and on the Primitive Phenomena of Courtship—The Necessity of Seclusion in Primitive Sexual Intercourse—The Meaning of Coquetry—The Sexual Charm of Modesty—Modesty as an Expression of Feminine Erotic Impulse—The Fear of Causing Disgust as a Factor of Modesty—The Modesty of Savages in Regard to Eating in the Presence of Others—The Sacro-Pubic Region as a Focus of Disgust—The Idea of Ceremonial Uncleanliness—The Custom of Veiling the Face—Ornaments and Clothing—Modesty Becomes Concentrated in the Garment—The Economic Factor in Modesty—The Contribution of Civilization to Modesty—The Elaboration of Social Ritual. III. The Blush the Sanction of Modesty—The Phenomena of Blushing—Influences Which Modify the Aptitude to Blush—Darkness, Concealment of the Face, Etc. IV. Summary of the Factors of Modesty—The Future of Modesty—Modesty an Essential Element of Love. THE PHENOMENA OF SEXUAL PERIODICITY. I. The Various Physiological and Psychological Rhythms—Menstruation—The Alleged Influence of the Moon—Frequent Suppression of Menstruation among Primitive Races—Mittelschmerz—Possible Tendency to a Future Intermenstrual Cycle—Menstruation among Animals—Menstruating Monkeys and Apes—What is Menstruation—Its Primary Cause Still Obscure—The Relation of Menstruation to Ovulation—The Occasional Absence of Menstruation in Health—The Relation of Menstruation to "Heat"—The Prohibition of Intercourse during Menstruation—The Predominance of Sexual Excitement at and around the Menstrual Period—Its Absence during the Period Frequently Apparent only.