Next in our series on Ancient Sexual Practices, after discussing harems and eunuchs and their role in kings courts’ we have the Roman Bacchanalia. The Roman Bacchanalia is one of antiquity’s most infamous festivals, remembered for its intoxicating mix of revelry, debauchery, and political intrigue. Originating as a celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of … Читать далее
The chastity belt is a subject steeped in myth and misconception, often portrayed as a medieval device used to enforce female virtue through physical restraint. The image of a woman locked in an iron-clad device, her chastity safeguarded from infidelity, has become a symbol of male-dominated control and the obsession with sexual purity. Yet the … Читать далее
Delve into the complexities of sex during medieval times, uncovering notions of love, desire, and taboo in a period often misunderstood.
Раскрывая тайны священной проституции: Исследуйте древнюю практику священной проституции, начиная с ее истоков в Месопотамии и заканчивая ее знаменитым проявлением в культе Иштар.
