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The act of sex has not changed since people first worked out what went where, but the ways in which society dictates how sex is culturally understood and performed have varied significantly through the ages. Humans are the only creatures that stigmatize particular sexual practices, and sex remains a deeply divisive issue around the world. Attitudes will change and grow—hopefully for the better—but sex will never be free of stigma or shame unless we acknowledge where it has come from.



Based on the popular research project Whores of Yore, and written with her distinctive humor and wit, A Curious History of Sex draws upon Dr Kate Lister's extensive knowledge of sex history. From medieval impotence tests to twentieth-century testicle thefts, from the erotic frescoes of Pompeii, to modern-day sex doll brothels, Kate unashamedly roots around in the pants of history, debunking myths, challenging stereotypes and generally getting her hands dirty.



You will laugh, you will wince and you will wonder just how much has actually changed.



Contains mature themes.

User Reviews

Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
Author Kate Lister
Narrator Kate Lister
Duration 8 hours and 18 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781705202760
Format Audiobook
Publisher Tantor Media, Inc
Genre Family and health, History, Popular medicine and health, Relationships and families: advice and issues, Sex and sexuality, social aspects, Sex and sexuality: advice and issues, Social and cultural history, Society and culture: general, Society and Social Sciences
Availability AU, GB, IE, US
Rating
5.0 (1 review)
Narration
5.0 (1 review)

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