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Medieval Chastity Belts: History Unlocked

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

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Gendered Perspectives on Chastity in Medieval Society

This chapter examines the changing views on sexuality from ancient times to the medieval era, highlighting the contrasting perceptions of chastity and virtue between genders. It addresses the societal expectations placed on men and women, as well as the difficulties clergy faced in upholding chastity standards, particularly for women.

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