Paperback, Karezza
Karezza Ethics of Marriage by Alice B. Stockham is a book that explores the concept of Karezza, a form of sexual intercourse that emphasizes spiritual and emotional connection over physical pleasure. The author argues that Karezza can lead to a more fulfilling and harmonious marriage, as it promotes mutual respect, understanding, and intimacy between partners. The book provides a detailed explanation of the principles and practices of Karezza, including techniques for prolonging sexual arousal and achieving a state of heightened consciousness during intercourse. The author also discusses the ethical implications of Karezza, such as the importance of consent, communication, and fidelity in a relationship. Throughout the book, Stockham draws on her own experiences as a physician and advocate for women's health to support her arguments. She also includes testimonials from couples who have practiced Karezza and found it to be a transformative and enriching experience. Overall, Karezza Ethics of Marriage is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in exploring alternative approaches to sexuality and relationships.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.