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Exploring the Kinky Culture of 18th Century London
Delve into the history of flagellation in 18th century London, exploring its origins as a cure for impotence, its evolution into a form of school discipline and public punishment, and its transition into a taboo sexual activity in homes and brothels. The chapter examines the influence of medical and religious beliefs on the practice of sexual flagellation, delves into real-life incidents of kinky activities in daily life, and discusses the emergence of specialized flagellation brothels in London during the early 1700s.