Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects

"Plain Talks on Avoided Subjects" by Henry N. Guernsey is a late 19th-century guidebook that sheds light on human sexuality, reproduction, and moral behavior. Guernsey wrote this book to teach regular people and doctors about staying healthy when it comes to sex and understanding the risks of not knowing enough. Using his medical know-how, he pushes for people to be informed and behave well in sexual relationships, focusing on being pure and clean. Guernsey starts by explaining how he wants to talk about things people usually avoid, like teaching young people about sex. He points out that parents often don't want to talk about these things, which can cause kids to be ignorant and make bad choices. By explaining how our bodies grow and what happens when we have sex, he hopes to give a full guide on how to be pure and act properly from childhood to adulthood, making people and families healthier.