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Marie Stopes (1880-1958) is regarded as the founder of the birth control movement in the United Kingdom. Her 1914 book "Married Love" discussed female sexual pleasure.

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Marie Stopes Biography of the feminist crusader who established Britain's first birth control clinic. Includes excerpts from her letters. www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Wstopes.htm

Marie Stopes: 20th Century Pioneer of Sexual Pleasure An account of her life and contributions to the development of birth control, sex education, and society's recognition of female sexuality. www.users.bigpond.com/sarcasmo/sexpolitics/stopes.html