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Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was a pioneering figure in modern sexual studies. In the early years of the 20th century, through his seven volumes of Studies in the Psychology of Sex, he paved the way for a more scientific and less judgemental attitude towards the subject, unhampered by the restrictions of religious or moral conventions. Ellis (simultaneously with Sigmund Freud) helped Western society to consider sexual behaviour, in all its many forms, with fresh eyes. 

The seven volumes of Studies in the Psychology of Sex by Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) that appeared between 1900 and 1928 were each a landmark in the more open considerations of sexual impulse in the Western world. And none more so than Volume 2, which appeared in 1900. It examined homosexuality, though Ellis more frequently used the term sexual inversion, which, at the time, had broader (but not derogatory) implications. 

In this compelling second volume of a six-part series, delve deep into the intricate world of Sexual Inversion, a term historically used to describe homosexuality. Authored by the renowned British sexologist Havelock Ellis in the late 19th century, this work blends anthropology and psychology to explore the complexities of sexual identity. Ellis, a physician and social reformer, presents a groundbreaking examination of sexuality that challenges societal norms of his time. Join narrators Tim Ferreira and John Fricker as they bring this important piece of history to life, shedding light on the ...

Dive into the intriguing world of human sexuality with the first volume of this groundbreaking six-part series. This installment delves deeply into the concepts of The Evolution of Modesty, The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity, and Auto-Eroticism. Authored by Havelock Ellis, a renowned British sexologist, physician, and social reformer of the late 19th century, this work presents a profound anthropological and psychological exploration of sexual behaviors. Join Tim Ferreira as he guides you through Elliss thought-provoking insights and analyses, shedding light on the complexities of human ...