Safe Marriage: A Return to Sanity by Ettie Annie Rout

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Safe Marriage: A Return to Sanity by Ettie Annie Rout is a pioneering health guide written in the early 20th century. This book primarily addresses issues related to sexual health, hygiene, and the prevention of venereal diseases within the context of marriage. It reflects the progressive attitudes of its time, emphasizing the need for informed approaches to sexual health to ensure the well-being of families. In Safe Marriage, Ettie Annie Rout argues for the importance of understanding sexual hygiene and its critical role in achieving safe and healthy marriages. She discusses practical methods for both men and women to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases, as well as the implications of ignorance surrounding sexual health. Through her detailed examination, Rout advocates for women’s empowerment through education about their bodies, emphasizing that knowledge can protect and enhance marital relationships. The book is comprehensive, covering everything from hygienic practices to social commentary on the state of marriage and health in her era, making a compelling case for a return to sanity in societal views on marriage and sexuality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)