"Van de Velde wrote, 'Every considerable erotic stimulation of their wives that does not terminate in orgasm, on the woman's part, represents an injury,' emphasizing the importance of women's sexual satisfaction."
"'A man must know how to make love,' van de Velde insisted, urging men to focus on their wives' pleasure rather than their own desires."
"'Too many men took a woman's lack of sexual satisfaction as evidence of her frigidity, rather than as evidence of their own limitations,' highlighting the need for self-reflection among men."
In 1926, Theodoor Hendrik van de Velde published Ideal Marriage, a manual focused on the significance of sex in marriage. The book, primarily aimed at men, emphasizes the necessity for husbands to prioritize their wives' pleasure. Van de Velde argues that a woman's lack of sexual satisfaction reflects men's shortcomings rather than her frigidity. He discusses various sexual topics, including hygiene and positions, while advocating for a deeper understanding of women's sexual needs and the potential harm caused by neglecting them.
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