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Cruising & Cottaging: Sex in Public Places

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

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Secrets in the Stall: The History of Cottaging in Britain

This chapter investigates the hidden culture of cottaging within the LGBTQ+ community in Britain, particularly during periods of legal repression of homosexuality. It examines public toilets as significant meeting spots, tracing their historical evolution and the social norms guiding these clandestine encounters. The discussion also highlights how societal pressures have historically influenced personal connections in public spaces, shedding light on the complexities of privacy and intimacy.

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