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What Was Sex Like In Medieval Times?

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

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Perceptions of Pregnancy, Sexual Diseases, and Naughty Nuns in Medieval Times

This chapter explores the historical perceptions of pregnancy and the significance of sexual pleasure in medieval society. It also delves into the understanding of sexual diseases and the concerns surrounding sexual activity. Additionally, the conversation focuses on the behavior of nuns in convents and the prevalence of salacious stories about them in medieval literature.

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