Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society Kink in the Renaissance
Mar 5, 2024
Explore how writers in Renaissance England played with ideas of sexuality, including Shakespeare's exploration of power dynamics for pleasure. Learn about non-traditional ideas of sex, fantasy, and desire in the era. Uncover hidden kink themes in English Renaissance literature and theater. Discuss power dynamics, taboos, and historical sexual relationships in literature and porn. Get excited for the upcoming Kinky Renaissance collection and individual books.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Uncovering Kink in the English Renaissance
02:33 • 21min
Exploring Royal Life, Shakespeare's Characters, and Kink Shaming
23:50 • 4min
Exploring Kink and Theatrical Performances in the Renaissance
27:27 • 10min
Exploring Power Dynamics and Taboos in Literature and Porn
37:56 • 8min
Announcement of the Kinky Renaissance Collection and Individual Books
45:27 • 3min