Contents

CHAPTER I The Universality of Sex In this context, "sex" refers to the broad metaphysical principle of "gender" or "polarity"—the idea that everything in the universe has masculine and feminine aspects. ................................................................ 1
CHAPTER II The Law of Love Refers to the principle of attraction that draws the two poles of gender together to create new forms. .......................................................................... 6
CHAPTER III The Evolution of Sex ................................................................ 11
CHAPTER IV Sex in Plant Life....................................................................... 17
CHAPTER V Sex in Animal Life ..................................................................... 22
CHAPTER VI Sex in Human Life .................................................................... 30
CHAPTER VII The Physical Function of Sex.................................................. 36
CHAPTER VIII Satyrism term: Satyrism Historically, this referred to excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in men (the male equivalent of nymphomania); here, Atkinson likely uses it to discuss the imbalance or "lower" manifestation of sexual energy. .................................................................. 41
CHAPTER IX Higher Phases of Sex................................................................ 48
CHAPTER X Regeneration In New Thought philosophy, "regeneration" refers to the practice of redirecting sexual energy toward spiritual and mental development rather than physical procreation. ............................................................................. 54