The fundamental impulse of the movement is neither masturbatory nor concretely lesbian -- although it of course offers warm house to both these possibilities; it is an impulse to maidenhood -- to that condition in which a woman might pretend to a false fear or loathing of the penis in order to escape from any responsibility for the pleasure and well-being of the man who possesses it.

Summary

This quote suggests that the essence behind this movement is not self-indulgence or exclusive to lesbian experiences, although those are acknowledged. Instead, it represents a longing for a state of being unmarried and avoiding accountability for satisfying or caring for the male partner. The quote implies that this impulse stems from a desire to reclaim autonomy and prioritize self-interest over the happiness and satisfaction of the male partner.

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