Citation

Hemingway L. Aust. Fam. Physician 1976; 5(4): 471-477.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

952632

Abstract

Sexual intercourse and orgasm are regarded as a significant but not fundamental aspect of marital fulfillment. True sexual fulfillment arises from possessing and being possessed in a matrimonial state and can thus only exist in a stable and enduring marriage. Those who indulge in premarital intercourse, adultery, and masturbation for personal satisfaction will find such experiences shallow. Contraception is described as an act of violence against the natural reproductive process and as such, an act that cannot possibly foster love. Contraceptive intercourse is thought to be behind many marital breakdowns. The author acknowledges that his philosophy will on occasion lead to rearing a quite large family but feels such a family can provide a tremendous amount of love, satisfaction, and fulfillment, given that tasks involved are shared.

Language: en