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A Curious History of Sex

by Kate Lister
Kate Lister
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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.
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Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781705202777
  • File size: 239147 KB
  • Release date: November 24, 2020
  • Duration: 08:18:13

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  • ISBN: 9781705202777
  • File size: 239175 KB
  • Release date: November 24, 2020
  • Duration: 08:23:14
  • Number of parts: 8

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Health & Fitness History Sociology Nonfiction

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English

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.
Expand title description text
Health & Fitness History Sociology Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Tantor Media, Inc.
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781705202777
    File size: 239147 KB
    Release date: November 24, 2020
    Duration: 08:18:13

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781705202777
    File size: 239175 KB
    Release date: November 24, 2020
    Duration: 08:23:14
    Number of parts: 8

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English