Alex Comfort Quotes, born Alexander Comfort on February 10, 1920, in London, England, was a British physician, gerontologist, anarchist, pacifist, and writer, best known for his groundbreaking nonfiction sex manual The Joy of Sex (1972), which played a pivotal role in the sexual revolution. A medical professional with degrees from Cambridge and the Royal London Hospital, Comfort also explored biogerontology, poetry, and political philosophy, advocating for individual responsibility and minimal government. His diverse works include novels, poetry, and social commentary. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on love, sexuality, freedom, and human connection, capturing his provocative and liberated spirit.
15 Alex Comfort Quotes
- “If you don’t love your body, change your mind; if your partner doesn’t love your body, change your partner.” (The Joy of Sex, 2003, Simon & Schuster)
- “Sex is the most important sort of adult play. If you can’t relax here, you never will.” (The Joy of Sex, 1986, Pocket)
- “We may eventually come to realize that chastity is no more a virtue than malnutrition.” (The Joy of Sex, 1986, Pocket)
- “There are only two guidelines in good sex: Don’t do anything you don’t really enjoy and find out what your partner needs and don’t balk them if you can help it.” (The Joy of Sex, 1986, Pocket)
- “A meal can be an erotic experience in itself.” (The Joy of Sex, 2003, Simon & Schuster)
- “Anarchism is that political philosophy which advocates the maximization of individual responsibility and the reduction of concentrated power to a vanishing minimum.” (Preface, People Without Government by Harold Barclay, 1982)
- “The only abnormality is the incapacity to love.” (Quoted in Bookey, 2023)
- “Intelligence is nothing without delight.” (Quoted in Bookey, 2023)
- “It is impossible to love and to be wise.” (Quoted in Bookey, 2023)
- “A women’s greatest asset is her beauty.” (The Joy of Sex, 1987, Pocket)
- “The things that stop you having sex with age are exactly the same as those that stop you riding a bicycle.” (The Joy of Sex, 2003, Simon & Schuster)
- “Sex ought to be a wholly satisfying link between two affectionate people from which they emerge unanxious, rewarded, and ready for more.” (The Joy of Sex, 2003, Simon & Schuster)
- “An erection at will is the moral equivalent of a valid credit card.” (The Joy of Sex, 1986, Pocket)
- “The telephone is the most important single technological resource of later life.” (A Good Age, 1978, Simon & Schuster)
- “Remember, when you hear them beginning to say ‘freedom,’ look carefully—see who it is they want you to butcher.” (New Road: New Directions in European Art and Letters, 1969, with John Bayliss)
Alex Comfort’s quotes are a bold fusion of sensuality, freedom, and critical thought, urging readers to embrace love, challenge societal norms, and live with passion and responsibility. Which quote stirs your mind or heart? Share it below and keep Comfort’s revolutionary spirit alive!
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