avatarKrishna V Chaudhary

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The web content provides a historical perspective on human sexuality through nine intriguing and lesser-known facts that challenge conventional views of past societies.

Abstract

The article titled "9 Sex Facts From History Which Will Stun You" delves into the often unspoken history of sexual practices and artifacts, highlighting the diversity and continuity of human sexual expression. It covers a range of topics, from the sexual proclivities of historical figures like Catherine the Great to the use of ancient stone dildos and the strategic contraction of STIs during WWI. The piece also touches on the invention of contraception methods, the existence of exclusive sex clubs, the function of brothel tokens, and the once-medicalized view of masturbation as a cure for hysteria. These anecdotes serve to illustrate that while moral attitudes towards sex have varied throughout history, human sexual behavior has remained a consistent and complex aspect of life.

Opinions

  • The article suggests that history classes typically omit the more risqué aspects of historical figures and societies, implying a certain level of censorship or selective representation in mainstream historical narratives.
  • The author seems to hold a view that human nature, particularly in terms of sexuality, has remained constant despite changes in social norms and moral attitudes over time.
  • By presenting these historical facts, the author may be attempting to destigmatize discussions around sex and highlight the importance of understanding its role throughout history.
  • The article implies a critique of the Victorian-era medical establishment for its approach to women's health, particularly the diagnosis and treatment of "hysteria."
  • The inclusion of references to modern online sales of historically inspired sex aids suggests a connection between past and present sexual practices and interests.

Sex | History

9 Sex Facts From History Which Will Stun You

These facts are never told in any history class!!

We are always astonished when we read fascinating history. People always look to the past and try to learn from it.

That was the time when people were moral, youngsters were respectful towards each other, and no…everything was not about sex.

But the hard true fact is, human nature never changes.

And sex history too, like other parts of history revolves around even today.

Here are some weird yet true sex facts from history which may leave you astounded:

1. Catherine II and her “foot ticklers”

Catherine The Great | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
  • Catherine II, the Great employed young girls and eunuchs as full time foot ticklers.
  • Their job was to arouse her sexually. I am sure they must have witnessed some erotic encounters!!
  • Those ticklers told some obscene stories about her that they used to help her to get in the mood to have fun with her husband or lover.
  • Those ticklers were well paid for their job. So they remained with this job as their career option.

2. Cock rings made out of goat eyelashes

Goat eyelash’s cock ring | Image Source: Imgix (Photo Credit: Inverse)
  • Around 1200, Chinese men used natural cock ring made of goat eyelashes.
  • These rings were made out of goat eyelashes.

These rings were used as extra stimulation for the women involved in intercourse. The soft hair lining of the ring is used to give her more pleasure.

  • The strange is, still, these natural rings are being sold online. But today they are made of things like rubber, silicone, and stainless steel.

3. Stone Dildos

Stone Dildo in a museum | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
  • The ancient stone penises were used as the depiction of male genitals ever to be known.
  • Later these stone dildos were covered with a leather sheet to make them soft to use.
  • In Germany in 2005, archaeologists made an astonishing discovery. The size of it was around eight inches, with some carvings on it.
  • That was believed to be a 26,000-year-old cock and the earliest discovered dildo.
  • The shape of it was mostly like a life-size penis.

4. Soldiers purposely got STIs to avoid service in World War One

  • STIs were considered a common disease during the 1910s, and if a soldier got infected, they would be contracted one, and they would be respectably dismissed.
  • Some of the soldiers intentionally tried to get infected.
  • Those who were not infected took pus from infected soldiers with the help of match sticks and got a chance of getting dismissed from the war too.
  • By the end of the war, more than 10,000 US soldiers were dismissed due to contracting sexually transmitted infections.

5. Contraception

Birth Control Advertisement | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
  • Before the invention of all these modern contraceptives, birth control options available were fewer.
  • In 1800 BC, in Egypt to avoid unwanted pregnancies, chopped crocodile dung is mixed with honey and salt and sprinkled on the woman’s womb.
  • This was an effective spermicide and definitely a mood killer.

6. King Edward VII In French Brothels

King Edward | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
  • The brothels were called Le Chabanais in French, they were known to be very exclusive and attractive places in Paris.
  • King Edward VII, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, used to pay frequent visits to the brothel and used to spend a great time there.
  • This was before he was made King.
  • He was pretty much obsessed as the brothels had a unique chair made for him to support his weight which was called a “loveseat”.

7. Sex Clubs

Sex club| Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC_BY_2.0)
  • In 1700, Sex clubs were all the rage.
  • The “Beggar’s Benison” was one of the most notorious clubs in Scotland.
  • Members used to organize meetups to read some of the banned sex books like Fanny Hill — and also to have sex.
  • The clubs also used to organize a ceremony-like in which activities were like masturbating into a shared bowl and drinking out of a penis-shaped transparent container.

8. Brothel token for Sex

Sex-coin | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC- BY-4.0)
  • In ancient Rome, the idea of brothel tokens was introduced to overcome the language barrier.
  • These tokens had a sexual activity or position imprinted on them.
  • All these coins had different values — depending upon the sexual activity depicted on them.

9. Masturbation as a cure for Hysteria

Hysteria | Image Source: Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
  • Hysteria as we all know it is known as anxiety, nervousness, or irritability.
  • During the Victorian period, doctors discovered that a pelvic finger massage could relieve the symptoms of a hysterical paroxysm to some extent.
  • Also, the doctors also discovered orgasms are responsible for a variety of medical benefits this news is not so surprising.

References-

https://www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/nsfw-historical-sex-facts-no-one-tells-you-about-at-school

https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/07/adolf-hitler-had-a-very-dark-sexual-fetish-according-to-secret-spy-documents-5737998/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4713323.stm

https://www.inverse.com/article/8818-these-early-sex-toys-will-blow-your-mind-and-that-s-just-for-starters

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