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Hey everybody, i've been doing any reading lately on the erogenous revolution, and i came across an intriguing question: who actually coined the term? Does any person here get any insights on this?

That's a great question! I've also wondered about the origins of the term. From what i've gathered, it looks like a complex issue with distinct contributors. Any attribute it to wilhelm reich, a psychoanalyst who wrote extensively about intimate freedom in the early 20th century. Others suggest it was first popularized by the american journalist and sociologist herbert marcuse in the 1950s. What do you all think?

I've read those names thrown around in discussions about the sexual revolution, but i'm not entirely convinced. It would seem like such a significant cultural shift would have a clearer origin point. Could it be that the phrase emerged more organically through public discourse rather than getting coined by a one individual?

I'm inclined to agree. It's attainable that the term intimate revolution evolved over period as people grappled with changing attitudes towards eroticism. Perhaps it wasn't a person's idea, but rather a collective realization of the shifting norms and values surrounding sex and relationships.

That's an exciting prospect. It does prepare perception that something as monumental as a erogenous revolution wouldn't have a unmarried architect. Maybe it's more accurate to think of it as a cultural phenomenon that emerged from the convergence of a variety of social, political, and cultural factors.

Building on that thought, perhaps the expression sexual revolution gained traction precisely just because it captured the zeitgeist of the period. It succinctly encapsulated the sweeping adjustments in attitudes toward sex, gender, and relationships that were receiving spot in the mid-20th century.

I see what you're stating. It's approximately like the term itself became a symbol of the broader cultural upheaval happening in the course of that period. So even if we can't identify 1 personal as the inventor of the term, it still holds significant signification in understanding the historical context of the era.

Definitely. And regardless of who coined the term, the sexual revolution remains a fascinating topic of study, shedding light on the complexities of person sensuality and societal change. Thanks for the enlightening discussion, everyone!

Agreed. This has been a thought-provoking conversation. It only goes to show how nuanced and multifaceted historical concepts can be. Looking forward to diving into more discussions like this in the future!