Karezza Ethics of Marriage

Karezza Ethics of Marriage is a book written by Alice B. Stockham that explores the concept of Karezza, a form of sexual union that emphasizes spiritual connection and emotional intimacy over physical gratification. The book discusses the benefits of Karezza, including increased intimacy and deeper emotional connections between partners. It also explores the ethical implications of this practice, including the importance of mutual respect and consent. Throughout the book, Stockham provides practical advice for couples interested in practicing Karezza, including tips for communication and techniques for achieving deeper levels of intimacy. Overall, Karezza Ethics of Marriage offers a unique perspective on marriage and relationships, emphasizing the importance of spiritual and emotional connection in achieving true intimacy.1896. Karezza was a name coined (from the Italian for caress) by the Victorian reformer Alice Bunker Stockham. It refers to non-religious spiritual sexual practices that draw upon tantric techniques of body control but do not involve any of tantra's cultural or iconographic symbolism. Stockham, an Ob-Gyn from Chicago, and the fifth woman to be made a doctor in the United States, traveled to northern India to learn the secrets of tantra-for example, control of the orgasm response-but she did not have any interest in Eastern religions and she felt that such addenda to the methods were not essential. Her view of spirituality was basically Quaker-Christian, and she fitted sacred sexuality into a Christian paradigm with no apparent difficulty. A most interesting read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.