The Primal Urge is a 1961 science fiction novel by Brian Aldiss. A satire on sexual reserve, it explores the effects on society of a forehead-mounted "Emotion Register" that glows when the wearer experiences sexual attraction. The book was banned in Ireland. References External links The Primal Urge on Brian Aldiss's official site 1961 British novels 1961 science fiction novels British science fiction novels Novels by Brian Aldiss Ballantine Books books