This one comes from the first book in my collection (read about it here), and just happpens to be one of my favorite quotes. My friend Carita and I used to read this one over and over again, so we would know exactly what to do if and when those boys tried to take advantage. 1967: […]
Category: Petting and Sex
Kissing tips and naughty bits.
Ready? Sex? No!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I’ve been seeing my boyfriend for six months. He pressures me to have sex, but I don’t think I’m ready. What should I do? Signed, Dina A Dear Dina: “Wait until you are ready!” is the right answer, I believe. But for a bit more information, let’s read from Sense and Nonsense […]
Oh, Miss Ab, He’s So Fine, He’s So Fine He Blows My Mind
Q Dear Miss Abigail: There is this really fine kid who wants to have sex with me. What should I do? Signed, Linguica A Dear Linguica: The question is, what do you want to do? Here’s a bit of advice, not surprisingly from the fifties, to help guide you as you make up your mind. 1956: […]
Putting on the Moves
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I like this man, but he keeps putting, you know, the “moves” on me. For example, when we are together in front of the folks he will grab my butt or say, “Got any fries with that shake?” Is he like other guys? Or have I found a diamond in the […]
How To Say No If You Must
Let’s take a look at the fine art of saying “no,” because I am aware of quite a few people who have a difficult time with this issue. I think this advice from Nina Farewell’s The Unfair Sex might help us out. Um, I mean ~ help you out. 1953: How To Say No If You Must […]
Practical Aspects of Chastity
This week I was going to feature some words on the joys of petting, but I have had a sudden change of heart. My selection comes from a chapter entitled “Dangers of Petting” found in a book called Secrets of Love and Marriage. 1939: Practical Aspects of Chastity [T]here is another matter to consider, since we […]
How Do I Keep Sex in the Bedroom?
Q Dear Miss Abigail: How do I keep sex in the bedroom? Signed, Tucked In A Dear Tucked: Hmm . . . I’m not sure why you would want that, but you must have your reasons. The books don’t quite address this particular problem, so instead I suggest you take the following advice, originally given […]
Thank You for the Nookie, Honey
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Is it appropriate to say “Thank you” after you’ve had sex? How does the male perceive this? Mary A Dear Mary: I suppose it depends on the male, but if he’s given you “a wonderful time” it’s only natural that you would thank him for it. I’m sure he’ll be pleased. […]
An Important Difference
Boys and girls. Girls and boys. Who would imagine that they were so incredibly different? Thanks to P. J. Bruckner’s pamphlet titled How to Give Sex Instructions, which was written as “a guide for parents, teachers, and others responsible for the training of young people,” we are finally able to have a better understanding of these […]
The Stupefying Rot of Sexual Proclivities
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Please share some good out-of-date advice from Dr. Edwin W. Hirsch regarding the “power to love.” Thank you! Signed, Viloura A Dear Viloura: Aha! You’ve been fooled by deceiving book titles of years past, artfully constructed to disguise the true, sometimes embarrassing contents. Dr. Hirsch’s 1934 guide titled The Power to Love […]