MAN'S ANIMALITY-

IS THE SEX URGE INCREASING?

Asks Mr. T. W. Standwell,

the Famous Physical Culture Consultant.

SINCE prehistoric times, man has ever flattered himself that he is the hunter and that woman is his quarry. In the human species, in whom sexuality has evolved as a more or less constant emotion, man has, according to popular legend, managed to rid himself of all ancestral necessities to wait on feminine convenience or on feminine reciprocity. This legend arose, presumably, when the early primitive men wandered abroad with a train of female attendants. These were his "possessions" and remained his sole property until he grew old and they were taken forcibly away from him by some more vigorous male, who either lacked a female troop altogether or who wanted to enlarge the one he had. In those times and circumstances, primitive man had no advantages over the stag, the stallion, the bull moose or any other sultan of the wild herds.

Nevertheless, even if he did control his own herd throughout the careerof vigorous vitality, that is to say, during the period in which he was formidable enough to repel intruders it is more than probable firstly that he displayed occasional references and these were inspired, without his becoming aware that they were so inspired, by the strategic dispositions of the preferred. He may, in his vanity have flattered himself that he was the Lord and Master of his herd but he, in common with all males throughout evolutionary history was assuredly subject to attractions which were spread before him. The hunter may pursue but he does not even set out on the chase until the quarry has shown itself and invited, or at least, incited the pursuit. When Youth Succumbs: The average man can rarely be convinced that vanity is the strongest, the most salient masculine attribute. He will employ the phrase, "as vain as a peacock" but he fails to realise that the peacock is the male bird and that practically every male will strut and pose whenever he has occasion to display his plumage of attainments or of whatever qualities he may be invited to display. Eccentricities of dress and "beatle" hair styles are among the latest examples.

Whether women are consciously familiar with this masculine weakness or not does not really matter. What does matter is that it is the note on which they play. They suggest or convey the impression that they have been attracted, that they can be pursued and caught. The quarry reveals itself, titillating both the male passion for acquisition and the female sensation of pleasurable fear, the dread of being caught and trapped.

Less than a century ago, the woman, if seriously pursued, might as a rule, be caught. It was her metier to be married and if she played her cards aright she would usually so manage the affair that she got married. In these modern times her aims have become more complex. Moreover, in the majority of cases she has to realise that marriage having become such an expensive luxury, this goal is either unattainable or undesirable, while even in the most favourable of circumstances its attainment would sadly interfere with the numerous "good times" she has been educated to consider her just due.

Overpowering Urges: She likes

to play with the fire all the same and therefore "plays it strongly" whenever she comes into contact with some young and moderately attractive man. He is encouraged to believe that she is ready to fall captive to his masculine qualities and finds his emotions disturbed or rather fermented. Then, whenever he fancies that he has but to reach out to grasp, he finds himself checked. Rarely repelled altogether but merely checked, with the result that he remains in a fermented state.

It is to be noted that youths who have been so fortunate as to escape initiation into secret gratifications of the sexual appetite have fallen when subjected to this process of excitation and suppression. Moreover, as I have been able to diagnose, young men placed in these circumstances are often liable to suffer from another, involuntary, drainage of their nervous

resources.

Future Penalties: A very considerable percentage of the nervous ailments in both sexes, so common today, may be traced directly to this philandering fashion.

This semi-love making is now becoming a "first priority" of the adolescent but is a most dangerous game at which to play and one which may exact heavy penalties. There is but one means of protection and that lies in the adoption and cultivation of an interest, personal, absorbing, but entailing no preliminary strain. Such an interest can be found in an ernest desire to use the formative years of womanhood or manhood in building up a more efficient mental capacity and the physical foundations upon which it finally depends. As a physical culture consultant and confidant of thousands I have been able to prescribe the treatment which

Man Making.

"In the Spring a Young Man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of Love."

It was also Tennyson who wrote that Spring was "the Boyhood of the Year" and in a month or two of the date of issue of this magazine many may be wishing they had paid more heed of their health and strength and fearing that Spring's warm welcome has passed them by and failed to re-kindle the urge of youth.

The pupil whose case I publish below has not let Winter keep its grip on his young life. He had the good sense to know that he was passing through a difficult period and that his nervous system-and therefore his health-were becoming undermined. He had developed several phobias, inhibitions and anxieties but his instincts were basically sound. With proper guidance and his own manly effort he is now a balanced, fit young man-ready for what comes and can already feel the surge of Spring and the desire for life and movement-indeed he can now look at a pretty face without misgiving and say "Here comes. Summer"!

Case No. 45,075. Age 19.

Anxiety, fear of mixing with the opposite sex, Acute Self-Consciousness, Guilt Complex, Frustration, Sexual Maladjustment, Hysterical Retention of Urine, Thinness, Dislike of Games and Sport. Here are extracts from his first letter:-

Here are my problems, Sir, which I hope you can eradicate within the next few months. I have an acute inferiority complex and as I work in an office where there are four girls I am always blushing and have to leave my work to cool off. One of these girls is beautiful and although I never speak to her I experience wrong desires and this is affecting my habits. I have also found that I am quite unable to use public lavatories for urination or at the office among fellow workers and this is causing me considerable discomfort and embarrassment so that I cannot go to dances or parties. I have never liked games. I cannot stomach breakfast or a really good meal without feeling sick and I am afraid that I shall not make much of a success of marriage if I ever I have the chance.

Third Month's Report. Writes :-

As you will see from my report, chest measurement and weight have both increased and I have now lost all traces of my shyness and no longer get hot under the collar when speaking to people. Depression and morbid fears have faded out. I have joined a cycling club for weekends as you advised and I have also signed on with the local football club. All suspicions and fears of other people, and girls particularly, have gone and I get along with them just great. Indeed I took one out the other night and enjoyed myself more than I have ever done in my life. I was completely relaxed and have also joined the Dramatic Group to which she belongs and we are putting on a play shortly.

My urination complex is fading out rapidly, much to my relief. You have done so much for me that life is now brighter in every way and I am looking forward to life as never before.

Your ever grateful pupil. The letters I publish are guaranteed genuine by the Editor of "Health & Strength". Why not write to me fully in confidence for a free and considered opinion of your case? It will place you under no obligation and you will also receive a FREE COPY of each of my remarkable and informative books: "DO YOU DESIRE HEALTH ?" "NEURASTHENIA, ITS CAUSE AND TREATMENT" I am the only practising Physical Culture Consultant who has specialised for over 30 years in the treatment of Functional Nervous Disorders. All replies and books sent in plain sealed envelopes. Interviews by appointment. Phone RAV. 2255. Write to Dept. S,

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