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A look back in time, thank god things have changed.

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Jenasaurus · 29/06/2020 00:26

This is an actual extract from a sex education school textbook for
girls, printed in the early 60's in the UK. Sadly not a joke.

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.

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frenchfancy81 · 29/06/2020 00:29

Oh my god, it's unbelievable, isn't it?! Literally like a joke!!! A really sad, rubbish joke. And it's not from that long ago....jeez.

user12699422578 · 29/06/2020 00:35

Well, the fact that the primary goal was to subjugate the next generation of women is hardly a secret. It was propaganda.

I'm not sure things have changed as much as you seem to think.

GulliBelle · 29/06/2020 00:44

That's a spoof. A rather heavy handed spoof.

Lupellegrino · 29/06/2020 00:47

🙄 source?

ItsGoingTibiaK · 29/06/2020 00:48

This only ever appears on forums and 'joke' pages and I have never seen an actual reference for the publication. It screams 'fake'.

BankofNook · 29/06/2020 02:02

Considering that marital rape was legal in the UK until 1991 and the illegality of it was not explicitly defined until the 2003 Sexual Offence Act, I can well believe that even if the exact extract is fabricated the sentiment behind it is not.

Over a third of over 65s surveyed (i.e., people who would have been alive in the 1960s) don't believe that forced sex within a marriage is rape.

www.theweek.co.uk/98330/when-did-marital-rape-become-a-crime

ALongHardWinter · 29/06/2020 02:51

Fucking hell! Early 60s you say? Around the time I was born. If it wasn't so diabolically awful and outrageous,I'd laugh. But I can't quite bring myself to.

daisypond · 29/06/2020 03:11

It’s a well-known spoof. It’s been around for years.

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