Karezza: The Ethics of Marriage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417939695)

Karezza Ethics of Marriage by Alice B. Stockham is a book that explores the concept of Karezza, a form of sexual intercourse that emphasizes spiritual and emotional connection over physical pleasure. The author argues that Karezza can lead to a more fulfilling and harmonious marriage, as it promotes mutual respect, understanding, and intimacy between partners. The book provides a detailed explanation of the principles and practices of Karezza, including techniques for prolonging sexual arousal and achieving a state of heightened consciousness during intercourse. The author also discusses the ethical implications of Karezza, such as the importance of consent, communication, and fidelity in a relationship. Throughout the book, Stockham draws on her own experiences as a physician and advocate for women's health to support her arguments. She also includes testimonials from couples who have practiced Karezza and found it to be a transformative and enriching experience. Overall, Karezza Ethics of Marriage is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in exploring alternative approaches to sexuality and relationships.1896. Karezza was a name coined (from the Italian for caress) by the Victorian reformer Alice Bunker Stockham. It refers to non-religious spiritual sexual practices that draw upon tantric techniques of body control but do not involve any of tantra's cultural or iconographic symbolism. Stockham, an Ob-Gyn from Chicago, and the fifth woman to be made a doctor in the United States, traveled to northern India to learn the secrets of tantra-for example, control of the orgasm response-but she did not have any interest in Eastern religions and she felt that such addenda to the methods were not essential. Her view of spirituality was basically Quaker-Christian, and she fitted sacred sexuality into a Christian paradigm with no apparent difficulty. A most interesting read.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.

Author: Alice Bunker Stockham
ISBN-10: 1417939699
ISBN-13: 9781417939695
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2004
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d