Sex-education A series of lectures concerning knowledge of sex in its relation to human life

In a time when conversation about human sexuality was still cloaked in taboo, this collection of lectures offers a clear, reasoned call for open education. The author, a biologist and educator, frames sex‑education as essential to personal health, moral development, and the wellbeing of society. Drawing from the early‑20th‑century reform movement, the work argues that ignorance—not desire—is the root of many social problems.

The series walks listeners through a wide range of topics, from personal hygiene and the prevention of disease to the moral dimensions of marriage, illegitimacy, and emerging ideas about eugenics. It also examines who should teach these lessons, the role of books and literature, and strategies for organizing effective instruction. Listeners will gain insight into the historical foundations of modern sex‑education and the practical arguments that shaped early public‑health initiatives.