Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2: Sexual InversionEllis, Havelock
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Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2: Sexual Inversion
Ellis, Havelock
Sex; Sex (Psychology)
except with close friends or if asked for private advice.
"A. is the elder child of a military officer. His parents were 21
and 19, respectively, at the time of his birth. Both parents are
healthy, and the two children (both boys) have good
constitutions, though the elder has the better. He is of medium
height and slender limbs, proud carriage, handsome and
intellectual face (classic Greek type), excellent complexion,
charming manners, and good temper. The penis is large, the
foreskin very short. He is fond of philosophy, natural science,
history, and literature. He is reflective and patient rather than
smart, but strong-willed and very active when roused, never
resting till he has accomplished what he wants, even if this
takes years. He sings excellently, and is fond of cycling,
boating, swimming, and mountain-climbing. He enjoys excellent
health, and has never had a day's illness since he was 12 years
of age. He says the only time he cannot sleep has been when in
bed with some one who could not or would not satisfy him. He
requires satisfaction at least once a week, twice or thrice in
the hot season. He never smokes, nor drinks beer or spirits. He
is still single, but believes that marriage would meet all his
needs.
"X. is also an oldest child, of young and healthy parents
(between 21 and 24 at his birth) of different class; father a
builder. He is of pleasing, but not handsome, appearance; very
sensitive, very neat, and methodical in all things; not very
strong-willed, and very reserved to women. He is of very studious
disposition, especially fond of philosophy, politics, and natural
science; a good musician. Takes moderate exercise, but rather
easily fatigued. Is generally healthy, but not overstrong. He is
a vegetarian, and was brought up as a free-thinker. Until two
years ago he was never attracted toward a girl; indeed, he
disliked girls; but he is now engaged. For about eighteen months,
he has relinquished homosexuality, but has suffered from dreams,
bad digestion, and peevishness since. He thinks the only remedy
is marriage, which he is pushing on. He regards homosexuality as
quite natural and normal, though his desires are not strong, and
once a fortnight has always satisfied him. He was led to the
practice by the reasoning of A., and because he felt a certain
vague need, and this comforted him. He thinks it a matter of
temperament and not to be discussed, except by scientists. He
says he could never perform it except with his dearest friend,
whose request he could not resist. He has a long foreskin, flesh
like a woman's, and is well proportioned.
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