In Favour of the Sensitive Man

“One point is established, that the erotic writings of men do not satisty women, that it is time we write our own, that there is a difference in erotic needs, fantasies and attitudes.
We have made the distinction between pornography and eroticism. What we will have to reach, the ideal, is the recognition of woman’s sensual nature.”

Anais Nin showed her deep understanding of sensuality in Delta of Venus. In her Diaries she demonstrated her intellectual clarity. In Favour of the Sensitive Man brings these same qualities of passion and curiosity to bear on a fascinating range of subjects, from modern sexual rôles to the pleasures of exotic travel. The startling originality of Anais Nin’s thought and the lyrical magic of her prose combine in these clear and compassionate essays.