Alex Comfort
Alex Comfort
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Alexander Woodentyne Comfort was commonly known as Alex Comfort.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 17, 1920, in London, England. Died on March 26, 2003.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Comfort was a British physician, psychologist, philosopher, writer, and social activist. He held dual nationality as a British and Canadian citizen.
Early Life and Background
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Alex Comfort grew up in a middle-class family in London, where he developed an interest in literature and philosophy from an early age. His parents encouraged his intellectual pursuits, which led him to study at the University of Oxford and later at the University of Cambridge. After completing his medical training, Comfort worked as a psychiatrist before becoming a full-time writer.
Major Accomplishments
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Comfort's work spanned multiple disciplines, making significant contributions to various fields. His major accomplishments include:
The Joy of Sex: This groundbreaking book, first published in 1972, became an international bestseller and helped popularize the concept of sex as a natural and enjoyable aspect of human relationships.
Sexual Behavior in Society: Comfort's research on human sexuality led to this influential book, which explored the complexities of sexual behavior and its social implications.
Notable Works or Actions
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Comfort was an prolific writer who produced numerous books and articles throughout his career. Some notable works include:
The Anxiety Makers (1950): A critical examination of the pharmaceutical industry's role in promoting anxiety as a medical condition.
The Joy of Sex Companion (1991): An updated companion to his seminal work, addressing new issues and concerns related to human sexuality.
Impact and Legacy
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Comfort's impact on modern society is multifaceted. His writings helped challenge traditional attitudes toward sex, relationships, and personal freedom. The Joy of Sex, in particular, has been credited with contributing to the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s.
Comfort's legacy extends beyond his literary contributions. He was a vocal advocate for social justice, human rights, and environmental causes throughout his life. His commitment to these issues continues to inspire new generations of thinkers and activists.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Alex Comfort is widely quoted and remembered for his groundbreaking work on human sexuality, as well as his contributions to psychology, philosophy, and social activism. His ability to synthesize complex ideas into accessible language has made his writings enduringly popular among readers from diverse backgrounds.
Quotes by Alex Comfort
There are only two guidelines in good sex, don't do anything you don't really enjoy and find out what are your partner needs and don't balk them if you can help it.
If you don’t love your body, change your mind; if your partner doesn’t love your body, change your partner.
Anarchism is that political philosophy which advocates the maximization of individual responsibility and the reduction of concentrated power regal, dictatorial, parliamentary: the institutions which go loosely by the name of “government” to a vanishing minimum.
Male sexual response is far brisker and more automatic. It is triggered easily by things – like putting a quarter in a vending machine.
Remember, when you hear them beginning to say “freedom” look carefully-. see who it is they want you to butcher.
The window fine on these can be anywhere as high as $307. That fine is assed by a municipal court, so the people will have a chance to go up and talk to a judge, plead their case,
The things that stop you having sex with age are exactly the same as those that stop you riding a bicycle.
