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This is an actual extract from a sex education school textbook for girls printed in the 50's in the UK 'When retiring to the bedroom, prepare yourself as promptly as possible. Whilst feminine hygiene is of the utmost importance, your husband does not want to queue for the bathroom, as he would have to do for his train. But remember to look your best when going to bed. Try to achieve a look that is welcoming without being obvious. If you need to apply face cream or hair rollers wait until he is asleep as this can be shocking to a man last thing at night. When it comes to the possibility of sexual relations with your husband it is important to remember your marriage vows and in particular to obey him. If he feels he needs to sleep immediately then so be it. In all things be led by your husband's wishes; do not pressure him in any way to stimulate intimacy. Should your husband suggest congress then agree humbly all the while being mindful that a man's satisfaction is more important than a woman's. When he reaches his moment of fulfilment small moan from yourself is encouraging to him and quite sufficient to indicate any enjoyment that you may have had. Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices be obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent. It is likely that your husband will then promptly fall asleep so adjust your clothing, freshen up and restore your night-time face and hair products. You may then set the alarm so that you can arise shortly before him in the morning. This will enable you to have his morning cup of tea ready when he awakes.' Oh how times have changed! BB xx

O M G - so I've been doing it all wrong all these years !! Stella

I am glad I was not married in those times, I wouldn't have been able to comply....lol Bev

well - mine doesn't like tea so perhaps I can have a lie in!!!

Ahh, Those were the days. Lol

What was that song they used to sing? Oh Yes.it was, ' Those were the days my friend why did they ever end' Hal, now retiring to Anderson shelter complete with steel helmet,awaiting Shellfire. :o))))))))))))))))))))>

so does that mean i have to stop screaming??? pmsl

'Woman - know your place ' lol

Bev just change it to a small moan - although if you have been doing this already he might think there was something wrong - can't upset him now - poor little love!!

the *ahem* small moan...is that moaning about jobs around the house he still hasn't done??lol BB xx

I can't believe it used to be like that!When did they figure that Women are sexual beings in their own right and not just there to please a man??? BB xx

pmsl christine i am wetting myself here bev

BB I think some men still live in that age!!!

Goodness me!! No wonder my first marriage ended in divorce!! I really must try to be more obedient with new hubby lol Sue xx

Christine, I did,nt think they painted bedroom ceilings anymore,just put mirrors on them. Hal. :o))))))))>

Wonder what is meant by, 'Should your husband suggest any of the more unusual practices' .... and as for the 'be obedient and uncomplaining but register any reluctance by remaining silent' bit, wellllllllll. Thank goodness things have come a long way since then! Heee. Heee. Margaret

I love the-try to achieve a look that is welcoming but not obvious bit!what the hell does that mean???lol BB xx

but don't forget to leave your rollers out until AFTERWARDS,men don't like that....PMSL BB xx

sounds like THAT Tutor was trying to keep women ....in their place.......

Can't understand why 1950's man would find hair-rollers so shocking late at night.....my hubby loves them dug into his back, those with the spikey bits we're talking about aren't we? PMSL and still PMSL.!!!! Karen (spikey hair-roller specialist).