With or without tassels was the only question to be asked of the parents of a new-born baby in the binary world of the 1940s. It was a question which once answered was assumed to define a person for a lifetime; a question that never needed to be asked again. People were born men or women and they were assumed to conform to those stereotypes. More babies could only arrive through the interaction of this duality and so it was natural to believe that men were only attracted to women and women were only attracted to men. A challenge to this conventional wisdom came in 1953 from the activities of Lord Montague of Beaulieu.

Shere Hite focused on sexually educated & confident women. Clitoral stimulation is too explicit for most women. The clitoris only works when combined with fantasies.

An erect penis is usually involved in sexual activity. Now there appears to be evidence that sexual frequency may have a positive impact on one’s memory.

Not surprisingly, masturbation is an act that is most often committed alone; indeed, social norms dictate that masturbation in a public setting is unacceptable and frequently illegal. Of course, sometimes partners will include mutual masturbation as part of their sex lives, but in general it’s considered a private activity. However, in many places, people may take advantage of a masturbation club, a situation in which men and/or women gather together to enjoy onanism together.

No man wants to be known for the penis odor that attacks when his trousers are dropped. Hyperthyroidism can sometimes be one cause of excessive and strong penis odor.

Young women want to attract a mate. Sexuality is broader than responsiveness. Older women are less sexually amenable.

Masters & Johnson simply assumed that women experienced orgasm through intercourse. There were no findings as such – just observations. Women rarely talk of turn-ons or sexual pleasure.