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What Every Girl Should Know

by Margaret Sanger

Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"What Every Girl Should Know" by Margaret Sanger is a groundbreaking publication written in the early 20th century. This work addresses crucial aspects of female health and sexuality, aiming to educate young women on their bodies, menstrual health, sexual impulses, and reproductive rights. The book's likely intent is to combat ignorance surrounding female sexuality, promote healthy attitudes towards sexual education, and empower women to seek knowledge that ensures their physical and emotional well-being." "The opening of the work introduces the necessity of honest and informative sexual education for young girls, emphasizing how ignorance can lead to issues like unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Sanger recounts her observations of societal failures to provide essential knowledge about female anatomy and health, and she advocates for mothers to openly discuss these topics with their daughters. She believes that such education would prepare girls to navigate adolescence with confidence and clarity, shaping a more informed and empowered future generation."

  • Women social reformers
  • Sex instruction

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #52888.

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