Brain Quote by Hildegard of Bingen
“When a woman is making love with a man, a sense of heat in her brain, which brings forth with it sensual delight, communicates the taste of that delight during the act and summons forth the emission of the man's seed. And when the seed has fallen into its place, that vehement heat descending from her brain draws the seed to itself and holds it, and soon the woman's sexual organs contract and all parts that are ready to open up during the time of menstruation now close, in the same way as a strong man can hold something enclosed in his fist.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, 1151
It describes a mystical view of sexual union where mental heat and desire influence physiological responses.
In simple terms: Sexual intimacy is linked to mental and spiritual energy.
Key Takeaway
Respect the mind‑body connection in intimacy.
Themes
spirituality
sexuality
psychosomatic
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
spiritual
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- sexual health education
Key Concepts
energy flow
holistic health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern science interpret these ideas?
- What role does belief play in sexual experience?
A Different Perspective
The explanation mixes metaphor with outdated physiology.
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