
Medieval Sex Myths
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
The Intersection of Laundry and Lust in Medieval Society
This chapter examines the intertwining roles of laundresses, or lavenders, and sex workers in medieval society, revealing how these women often balanced laundry work with sexual services. It also discusses the societal views of unmarried women and the stereotypes surrounding independence and sexuality during that time.
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