[1] First published in France in as La Sainte Virilité,[2] Holy Virility explores how language and society place pressure upon men to behave in line with their socially gendered role.
He states that association of power in male sexuality prevents men from enjoying sensual sex.
The author Emmanuel Renaud argues that “It is within men’s grasp to reject power relations and begin to behave in a way that is neither hierarchical nor exploitative.” The author explores different dynamics and is active in finding knowledge to educate men and women.
The books main focus is on men’s biological makeup, sexuality, phallic orgasm, language, being a dad/rapist and being married.
Emmanuel Reynaud explores and explains how men’s performance in society are supposed to be masculine.