
This compact volume offers a clear, commonsense approach to protecting health within marriage, drawing on the author’s decades of experience as a wartime volunteer, journalist, and married woman. It combines practical medical advice on preventing venereal disease with everyday hygiene tips that were already familiar in France and the United States but little known in Britain. The book is addressed both to individuals who wish to safeguard themselves and to communities seeking broader public‑health solutions.
Readers will find straightforward guidance on self‑disinfecting ointments, contraceptive suppositories, and other simple measures that can reduce the spread of infection. The author also argues that stable, loving marriage is the most effective antidote to vice, presenting moral and social reasons for couples to choose fidelity. Written in an earnest, compassionate voice, the work aims to empower listeners with knowledge that can improve personal wellbeing and the health of society as a whole.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (98K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jonathan Ah Kit, Michael Ciesielski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-06-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1877–1936
A fearless New Zealand writer and reformer, she became famous for challenging sexual double standards and pushing practical public-health advice during World War I. Her work was outspoken, controversial, and far ahead of its time.
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