{"product_id":"ruth-smythers-sex-tips-from-1894","title":"Ruth Smythers Sex Tips from 1894....","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secret to a long, happy marriage according to the Victorians in this hilarious guide to intimacy from 1894.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1894, Ruth Smythers, beloved wife of The Reverend L. D. Smythers, wrote these heartfelt words of advice for young brides entering into marriage: \"One cardinal rule of marriage should never be forgotten: give little, give seldom, and above all, give grudgingly...\" The Methodist wife didn't intend to be amusing, but this brief treatise written for young brides is side-splitting today and an eye-opener to how our love lives have changed in just over a century. This little book is delightfully ridiculous to the modern eye - Accompanied by amusing engravings from the period - Filled with Victorian wisdom, which may be more timeless than it first appears! Whether you're looking for a saucy gift for a bride - or groom - to be, or a cheeky anniversary present, this little book is the perfect guide to entertain and inform any happy couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehardback, 96pp, dimensions: 101 x 136 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anec•dote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58748368847151,"sku":"NB0245","price":24.98,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/0579\/6143\/files\/NB0245.jpg?v=1793315491","url":"https:\/\/anec-dote.co.nz\/products\/ruth-smythers-sex-tips-from-1894","provider":"Anec•dote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}