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Underwear: Codpieces, Loin Cloths & Thongs

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

CHAPTER

Underwear Through the Ages

This chapter examines the historical significance and evolution of underwear, from codpieces to corsets, and their societal implications. The discussion highlights the contrasting notions of fashion and accessibility, revealing how undergarments have reflected changing cultural values and perceptions of sexuality and modesty over time.

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